v Bronx man charged with murder month after girlfriend’s decomposing corpse discovered By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:44:32 +0000 Anthony Portis is accused of killing of 22-year-old Dominique Ben-David inside their home on E. 187th St. near Belmont Ave. Her body was discovered on April 11. Full Article
v 'Despicable human being’: NYC nurse arrested for gassing up car with credit card stolen from dying coronavirus patient — cops By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:42:32 +0000 Danielle Conti, 43, used the pandemic as her personal piggy bank after allegedly stealing the charge card from 70-year-old widower Anthony Catapano while making her daily rounds at hard-hit Staten Island University Hospital North sometime in early April, authorities charge. Full Article
v NYC man charged with murder for baseball-bat attack against street thief after victim dies 5 years later By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:03:54 +0000 Craig Nathaniel, 33, already served five years probation after pleading guilty to felony assault for the Dec. 23, 2012, attack. Full Article
v Queens man claiming to be Trump official charged with running coronavirus test scam By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:06:13 +0000 Henry Sylvain Gindt II, 34, of Long Island City lied that he had the lab capabilities to run the tests, which he sold through two web sites for $135 to $200 apiece, authorities said. The Secret Service and federal prosecutors in Pittsburgh said Thursday that they’ve charged Gindt with mail and wire fraud. Full Article
v GRIDLOCK SAM: Now, our health is at risk from a marked increase in speeding drivers on the roads By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 04:35:52 +0000 C’mon folks. You’re getting to your destinations faster than ever with less than half the traffic on the road so why speed? Yet many of you (not my readers, of course, so pass this onto your friends and acquaintances) are doing so putting all of us at risk. Full Article
v HOMETOWN HELPERS: Brooklyn port providing free fruit to community grappling with economic fallout from coronavirus By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 Red Hook Container Terminal and Fifth Avenue Committee teamed up to donate tens of thousands of pieces of fruit to local families. Full Article
v Armed robbers stealing e-bikes from Manhattan deliverymen strike again, this time slicing one victim’s hand with a knife By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:49:30 +0000 The 36-year-old Domino’s Pizza deliveryman was dropping off a pie to a building on Fort George Hill near Fairview Ave on Sunday about 9 p.m. when the crew of crooks took his $1400 bike at knifepoint and cut the man’s hand. He refused medical attention, cops said. Full Article
v Pete Davidson asks people to stop bringing drugs to his mom’s house on Staten Island By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:16:43 +0000 Pete Davidson, who recently said he quit using drugs, urged people not to drop off any weed or other illegal substances at his mom’s Staten Island house after a stranger did just that a few days ago. Full Article
v ‘That’s abysmal’: NYC politicians outraged after NYPD reveals 81 percent of social distancing arrests have been minorities By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:17:31 +0000 According to the NYPD, there have been 374 social distancing-related arrests since COVID-19 restrictions were put in place. Of that number, 304 of the arrests have been of African-American or Hispanic people. Full Article
v Three men charged in Bronx shooting, including gunman beaten by crowd and his shooting victim By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:31:57 +0000 Jose Rivera, 23, is facing attempted criminally negligent homicide, gun possession and reckless endangerment for the Thursday afternoon shooting that landed him in the hospital with a head injury after a bunch of witnesses attacked him. Full Article
v HOMETOWN HELPERS Like mother, like daughter: This dynamic duo helps feed homebound NYC seniors during COVID-19 crisis By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:47:47 +0000 “We’ve learned to assist each other, to help each other and listen,” said Magda Melendez, Citymeals warehouse distribution manager. “We leave aside the mother-daughter relationship and cooperate like best friends.” Full Article
v EXCLUSIVE: Knife-wielding madman’s sister says Harlem bus stabbing suspect struggled with personal demons, drug abuse By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:34:03 +0000 "Never in my wildest dreams did I think it would be my brother until I saw everything the next day and saw his name," said Rosemary Gomez, 38. “I was like, ‘No, it can’t be him, it can’t be him.' Then his (estranged) wife called me. She was in a state of shock." Full Article
v Tekashi69 drops new music video filmed while on home confinement By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:32:33 +0000 Tekashi69's remarkable “rags to snitches” story took another turn Friday, with the release of a new music video shot while on home confinement. Full Article
v Brooklyn man wanted for molesting seven women, including six victims groped in one day: police By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:14:21 +0000 Nearly all of the assaults occurred on Thursday along the border of South Williamsburg and Bedford-Stuyvesant between 9:55 and 11:15 a.m., cops said. Full Article
v Elliott: NHL observations: Other teams hope to emulate St. Louis Blues' remarkable turnaround By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Jan 2020 19:44:57 -0500 The Blues surged in the second half of last season to win the Stanley Cup, but it's tough to say whether another team can replicate their revival. Full Article
v Elliott: John Gibson honors Kobe Bryant and lives lost in helicopter crash with special mask By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 1 Feb 2020 16:27:28 -0500 Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson pays tribute to Kobe Bryant and the others lost in Calabasas helicopter crash with a specially designed mask. Full Article
v Kings general manager Rob Blake knows he has more moves to make By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 6 Feb 2020 18:07:35 -0500 After trading Kyle Clifford and Jack Campbell to Toronto, Kings general manager Rob Blake knows he has more work to do with his last-place roster Full Article
v Elliott: For U.S. women's hockey team, promoting the game is never-ending job By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 7 Feb 2020 23:36:18 -0500 The U.S. and Canadian women's national hockey teams finish their Rivalry Series on Saturday at Honda Center in another chance to showcase their sport. Full Article
v Elliott: Rob Blake should have realized Kings needed an overhaul years ago By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 8 Feb 2020 16:48:18 -0500 Kings GM Rob Blake said the roster needed to be reshaped after he traded Kyle Clifford and Jack Campbell to Toronto. He should have known long ago. Full Article
v Kings snap losing streak with victory over Flames By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 01:45:39 -0500 The Kings' weeks-long scoring struggles finally subsided, as 12 players got on the scoresheet in a 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames that ended the team's losing streak at five games. Full Article
v Novelty of outdoor games does not wear thin with Kings By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 22:04:11 -0500 The three previous outdoor games the Kings have participated in ahead of Saturday's showdown with the Avalanche continue to be a big part of the team's history. Full Article
v NHL observations: Poised reaction by Ducks medical personnel saved Jay Bouwmeester's life By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 15 Feb 2020 15:14:16 -0500 Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester went into cardiac arrest during a game against the Ducks on Tuesday. Ducks medical personnel helped save his life. Full Article
v Frustrated Kings fans keep perspective: 'We saw some really cool stuff happen' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 13:37:07 -0500 Kings fans gathered in L.A. to watch the team's Stadium Series game against the Colorado Avalanche. It's been rough lately but they recall better years. Full Article
v Kings reportedly are trading defenseman Alec Martinez to the Vegas Golden Knights By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 18:06:25 -0500 Alec Martinez won two Stanley Cups with the Kings over 11 seasons. Now, he's set to be moved to the Vegas Golden Knights for two draft picks. Full Article
v Gabriel Vilardi gets two points in debut, Kings score five goals in win over Panthers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 18:40:02 -0500 Fresh faces, including top prospect Gabriel Vilardi making his debut, replaced familiar ones in the Kings' locker room before a game against Florida. Full Article
v Ducks trade Ondrej Kase to Boston for David Backes, a first-round pick By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 22:02:14 -0500 The Ducks dealt forward Ondrej Kase to the Boston Bruins in exchange for forward David Backes, prospect Axel Andersson and a 2020 first-round pick. Full Article
v 'Miracle' revived the memory and glory of the 1980 U.S. hockey team's triumph By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:13:10 -0500 The 2004 film 'Miracle' didn't follow the script when it came to most hockey movies. It provided a dramatic retelling of one of the greatest Olympic moments. Full Article
v NHL observations: Kings and Ducks among teams getting early jump on trade deadline By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 17:13:24 -0500 Tyler Toffoli, Alec Martinez and Kyle Clifford, who all won two Stanley Cups with the Kings, and Ondrej Kase from the Ducks were among veterans traded. Full Article
v Elliott: Kings and Ducks made lower-tier moves mostly aimed toward future at trade deadline By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 23:57:04 -0500 The Ducks won the distinction of making the most deals in the final hours before Monday's NHL trade deadline while the Kings only made one trade. Full Article
v Kings check all boxes in win over Penguins By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 02:07:51 -0500 The Kings look dominant in the 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Full Article
v Kings are as synonymous with South Bay as the aviation industry and the beach By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 15:21:29 -0500 The Los Angeles Kings have made their home away from Staples Center in the South Bay, an aviation industry hub with an established hockey 'bubble.' Full Article
v NHL observations: David Ayres achieves the dream thanks to one of hockey's quirks By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 16:45:24 -0500 David Ayres' meteoric rise into the sports limelight shows how unusual hockey's backup goalie procedures work in today's billion-dollar sports. Full Article
v Ex-Kings assistant Dusty Imoo recalls sudden alarm, rush to leave China as coronavirus broke out By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 5 Mar 2020 17:41:25 -0500 Dusty Imoo, former goalie development coach for the Kings, took a job in Beijing this season and got a close look at how the coronavirus affected China. Full Article
v NHL recommends players limit contact with fans over coronavirus concerns By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 18:28:25 -0500 The NHL has sent a memo to teams advising them to tell players to limit close interaction with fans in response to concerns about the coronavirus. Full Article
v Elliott: Sled hockey helps teenage double amputee thrive: 'I'm in the best place possible' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 09:00:28 -0500 Lera Doederlein has overcome her physical limitations to become a member of the U.S. women's national development sled hockey team and this season's 21st Duck. Full Article
v Women's hockey world championships canceled because of coronavirus outbreak By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 14:19:30 -0500 The IIHF announces it is canceling this year's women's hockey championships in Canada because of the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
v Elliott: Coronavirus starting to have major impact on hockey world By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 20:26:50 -0500 The spread of coronavirus has forced the cancellation of a major hockey tournament and has pushed the NHL toward the brink of change. Full Article
v Coronavirus: Fans are still allowed at many sporting events. But are they showing up? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:02:45 -0400 Is the coronavirus outbreak keeping local fans from attending Lakers, Clippers and other professional teams' games? Seems like it depends on the team. Full Article
v As leagues and teams begin to shut door on fans because of coronavirus, will NHL follow? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 19:44:02 -0400 As the coronavirus outbreak has worsened in the past week, sporting events and teams such as San Jose Sharks and Columbus Blue Jackets have started to shutter their doors to the general public. Full Article
v NHL suspending its season indefinitely over coronavirus pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:12:03 -0400 The NHL decided to suspend its season Thursday over the growing concern of the coronavirus. The decision came a day after the NBA suspended its season. Full Article
v Elliott: NHL season 'pause' because of the coronavirus has an unpredictable aura By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 18:00:23 -0400 The NHL hopes to complete its season after suspending play because of the coronavirus, but playing into the middle of the summer creates complications. Full Article
v Lakers, Clippers, Kings and Staples Center provide millions in aid for arena workers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 18:23:42 -0400 The Clippers, Lakers and Kings, along with Staples Center, have established a fund to provide financial assistance to the arena's hourly employees. Full Article
v Ottawa Senators player tests positive; they played the Kings and Ducks last week By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:19:41 -0400 A player on the Ottawa Senators has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, the club said in a statement late Tuesday, the first NHL player known to have tested positive for the virus. Full Article
v No Kings or Ducks players have reported or shown symptoms of coronavirus, the teams say By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 20:54:31 -0400 Kings and Ducks players have not shown any coronavirus symptoms after an Ottawa Senators player tested positive and played both teams before NHL suspended operations. Full Article
v Men's hockey world championships canceled because of coronavirus outbreak By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 14:45:36 -0400 The 2020 men's hockey world championships have been canceled because of the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
v Second Ottawa Senators player tests positive for the coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 15:09:50 -0400 The second Ottawa Senators player who tested positive for the coronavirus was with the team when it played the Kings, Ducks and Sharks in California. Full Article
v Half of NBA and NHL coronavirus cases are linked to Staples Center. What happened? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 23:00:51 -0400 At least eight athletes who played in Staples Center on March 10-11 have contracted the coronavirus. Here is the story of the last four days inside the arena. Full Article
v NHL observations: Players try to stay busy at home during coronavirus pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 18:15:14 -0400 Players are trying to find creative ways to keep themselves busy during the coronavirus outbreak that has put the NHL season on pause. Full Article
v NHL postpones 2020 draft amid coronavirus pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:48:55 -0400 The NHL announced the postponement of its draft, scouting combine and awards ceremony because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
v Colorado Avalanche player tests positive for COVID-19 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:32:14 -0400 A player on the Colorado Avalanche has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, making him the third NHL player known to have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Full Article