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Family of Black Teen Falsely Accused of Stealing California Woman's Cellphone Files Lawsuit
The family of a Black teenager who was falsely accused of stealing a woman’s cellphone in a New York City hotel last December has filed a lawsuit accusing the woman and the hotel of racial profiling. The lawsuit filed Wedneday in state court in Manhattan alleges that Keyon Harrold Jr. was “violently accosted” by 22-year-old Miya Ponsetto on Dec. 26,...
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Woman in Viral New York Hotel Confrontation Charged in NYC
A 22-year-old California woman who wrongly accused a Black teenager of stealing her phone and tackled him at a New York City hotel in a widely seen video was charged after returning to the city on Saturday.
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Woman Involved in NYC Hotel Confrontation Over Cellphone Arrested in California
The woman who was seen in video footage falsely accusing acclaimed jazz musician Keyon Harrold’s son of stealing her phone in a New York City hotel was arrested Thursday at a residence in Piru for a felony warrant out of New York, according to the Ventura County Sheriff.
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Attorney Identifies Woman in NYC Hotel Confrontation, Says It Wasn't ‘Race Related'
An attorney for the woman who was seen falsely accusing acclaimed jazz musician Keyon Herrold’s son of stealing her phone in a New York City hotel has identified her client and police are on their way to interview the woman in Los Angeles. LA-based attorney Sharen Ghatan on Tuesday confirmed to NBC News that 22-year-old Miya Ponsetto was in...
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Mom of Boy in Viral NYC Hotel Confrontation, Others Demand Charges
The mother of the 14-year-old boy at the center of a racially charged upscale New York City hotel confrontation demanded the woman seen falsely accusing her son of phone theft be held accountable as calls for justice continue to mount. According to a one-minute video and narrative posted by the boy’s father, acclaimed jazz musician Keyon Harrold, the as...
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Noted Musician Alleges Woman Assaulted His Son After False Theft Claim at NYC Hotel
Jazz musician Keyon Harrold claims he and his son were assaulted at an upscale New York City hotel by a woman who accused the teenage boy of stealing her cellphone over the weekend. Harrold on Sunday posted a video on Instagram which showed part of the incident in the lobby of the Arlo Hotel in SoHo, sparking conversations about how…
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Cuba Gooding Jr. Accused of Raping Woman Twice in NYC Hotel Room in New Lawsuit
The victim said in the lawsuit that she agreed to accompany Gooding to a bar at a SoHo hotel, but he convinced her to go upstairs so he could change clothes, where he allegedly raped her twice as he pinned her down.
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Rats Plague Outdoor Seating at NYC Restaurants
New York City restaurant owners already struggling with limited business are now facing another issue: rats. With indoor dining put on hold indefinitely due to COVID-19, outdoor dining is the only other option, aside from takeout and delivery, restaurant owners like Giacomo Romano have to keep their business afloat. But the owner of Ciccio, an Italian restaurant in SoHo, says…
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New York Themed Pastries Featured in Dominique Ansel's Special Summer Collection
To celebrate Dominique Ansel’s 15 years in New York City, the pastry chef has created a series of nine treats inspired by his time living in the Big Apple. “I just wanted to celebrate my time here in New York,” Ansel said. “I’ve learned a lot about the culture, about the city, about the food, about what makes New York...
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Take a Look Inside the Apartment Designed for Social Media Stars
Social media influencers don’t just find their photo backdrops anywhere. That’s why Vicky Segar has designed an apartment for these internet-famous stars to promote their brands, and their lifestyles. The content studio is located in Soho on the border of the West Village. Its interior was designed around the fireplace, where you can look out the arched windows at the...
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An Exquisite Townhouse in West Soho
We’re in West SoHo at a recently completed townhouse project with interiors by PJ Steffen. PJ used an art-deco inspired aesthetic with a focus on geometric patterns and curved details, but kept things modern in its layout. The result is a home that constantly surprises.
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Cats Sealed Into Buckets and Abandoned Near NYC Shelter
At least two cats have been sealed into buckets and abandoned near a Manhattan animal shelter — both of which might have been taken away with the trash if staff hadn’t noticed them.