John Annese
@johnannese.bsky.social
Brooklyn courts reporter for the New York Daily News. Breaking news on Sundays. Husband. Father of two boys. Proud member of the NY Daily News Union. Signal: johnannese.56
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John Annese
@johnannese.bsky.social
· Nov 13
May the history of the Daily News, when it is written, reflect that upon unanimous ratification of the first contract in more than three decades, the next words uttered in the Zoom call were those of street reporter Kerry Burke: “Okay, I got a homicide. I gotta go.”
This was a hard-fought contract, and for the first time in recent history, we now have an actual system for annual raises at the Daily News.
A monumental win with this ratification vote.
(And Kerry is the best street reporter around, brotha.)
A monumental win with this ratification vote.
(And Kerry is the best street reporter around, brotha.)
BREAKING -- A judge has sharply reduced the sentence of Nechemya Weberman, 68, a prominent figure in the ultra-Orthodox Satmar community in Brooklyn, who sentenced to 103 years in '13.
New sentence is 18 years -- he's already served 13.
The hearing was fraught. Full story coming soon.
New sentence is 18 years -- he's already served 13.
The hearing was fraught. Full story coming soon.
January 27, 2026 at 4:49 PM
BREAKING -- A judge has sharply reduced the sentence of Nechemya Weberman, 68, a prominent figure in the ultra-Orthodox Satmar community in Brooklyn, who sentenced to 103 years in '13.
New sentence is 18 years -- he's already served 13.
The hearing was fraught. Full story coming soon.
New sentence is 18 years -- he's already served 13.
The hearing was fraught. Full story coming soon.
I hate to be that guy, but the NY Daily News broke this story more than four hours before this Times piece sauntered along to get everyone’s eyeballs.
Here’s a gift link.
www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/26/a...
Here’s a gift link.
www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/26/a...
January 27, 2026 at 2:39 AM
I hate to be that guy, but the NY Daily News broke this story more than four hours before this Times piece sauntered along to get everyone’s eyeballs.
Here’s a gift link.
www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/26/a...
Here’s a gift link.
www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/26/a...
New from the EDNY beat:
Joseph Corozzo Jr., lawyer for boxer Goran Gogic, says he shouldn’t be spiked from the pugilist’s drug trafficking case for “baseless” jury and witness tampering allegations — saying the feds have been trying to get him since the '90s.
www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/26/l...
Joseph Corozzo Jr., lawyer for boxer Goran Gogic, says he shouldn’t be spiked from the pugilist’s drug trafficking case for “baseless” jury and witness tampering allegations — saying the feds have been trying to get him since the '90s.
www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/26/l...
Lawyer for accused drug trafficking boxer Goran Gogic challenges bid to throw him off the case
Joseph Corozzo Jr. — son of the late reputed Gambino crime family consigliere Joseph (Jo Jo) Corozzo — laid out his argument in a court filing after federal prosecutors called him a “subject&…
www.nydailynews.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:09 PM
New from the EDNY beat:
Joseph Corozzo Jr., lawyer for boxer Goran Gogic, says he shouldn’t be spiked from the pugilist’s drug trafficking case for “baseless” jury and witness tampering allegations — saying the feds have been trying to get him since the '90s.
www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/26/l...
Joseph Corozzo Jr., lawyer for boxer Goran Gogic, says he shouldn’t be spiked from the pugilist’s drug trafficking case for “baseless” jury and witness tampering allegations — saying the feds have been trying to get him since the '90s.
www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/26/l...
New from me -- after NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani plugged "Heated Rivalry" in his snow day press conference, downloads through the New York Public Library surged.
NYPL tells me downloads of the eBook and audio book increased by 529% Sunday after the mayor spoke.
www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/26/a...
NYPL tells me downloads of the eBook and audio book increased by 529% Sunday after the mayor spoke.
www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/26/a...
After Mamdani’s snow day plug, ‘Heated Rivalry’ book downloads surge at NY Public Library
The New York Public Library saw a 529% spike in “Heated Rivalry” downloads after Mamdani plugged the book during his snow storm press conference.
www.nydailynews.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:51 PM
New from me -- after NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani plugged "Heated Rivalry" in his snow day press conference, downloads through the New York Public Library surged.
NYPL tells me downloads of the eBook and audio book increased by 529% Sunday after the mayor spoke.
www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/26/a...
NYPL tells me downloads of the eBook and audio book increased by 529% Sunday after the mayor spoke.
www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/26/a...
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Hello I’m the ubermensch, my one weakness is whistles
Whistles are now WMDs, according to the "high IQ" crowd.
January 25, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Hello I’m the ubermensch, my one weakness is whistles
BRANIAC: I’ve renounced evil, Superman, and built this floating city in the desert where I give people a prosperous, care-free life. See how happy they are, Superman.
SUPERMAN: What’s behind the lead door?
BRAINIAC: That’s where I keep all my evil plans, I mean snacks for the people. Oh no.
SUPERMAN: What’s behind the lead door?
BRAINIAC: That’s where I keep all my evil plans, I mean snacks for the people. Oh no.
Obviously this is a setback but I think it's important not to let it discredit the concept of building a long, extremely narrow glass city in the middle of the desert. www.ft.com/content/036b...
Saudi Arabia to scale back Neom megaproject
Review expected to propose a significant redesign after years of delays and overruns
www.ft.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:04 AM
BRANIAC: I’ve renounced evil, Superman, and built this floating city in the desert where I give people a prosperous, care-free life. See how happy they are, Superman.
SUPERMAN: What’s behind the lead door?
BRAINIAC: That’s where I keep all my evil plans, I mean snacks for the people. Oh no.
SUPERMAN: What’s behind the lead door?
BRAINIAC: That’s where I keep all my evil plans, I mean snacks for the people. Oh no.
"I can think of no better excuse for New Yorkers to stay home, take a long nap, or take advantage of our public libraries offer of free access to 'Heated Rivalry' on eBook or audio book for anyone with a library card."
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, at his snow press conferece today.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, at his snow press conferece today.
January 25, 2026 at 6:36 PM
"I can think of no better excuse for New Yorkers to stay home, take a long nap, or take advantage of our public libraries offer of free access to 'Heated Rivalry' on eBook or audio book for anyone with a library card."
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, at his snow press conferece today.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, at his snow press conferece today.
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Worth noting that one reason you’re benefitting so fully from the Star-Tribune’s timely, extensive coverage of unfolding events is that it’s a metro newspaper that hasn’t been systematically starved to further enrich shareholders and executives.
January 24, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Worth noting that one reason you’re benefitting so fully from the Star-Tribune’s timely, extensive coverage of unfolding events is that it’s a metro newspaper that hasn’t been systematically starved to further enrich shareholders and executives.
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Moments before the first shot is fired, this federal agent can be seen retreating with a gun. It appears to match the general appearance of the firearm posted by DHS, including the red dot sight. This agent’s back is turned when the first shot occurs. x.com/BillMelugin_...
January 24, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Moments before the first shot is fired, this federal agent can be seen retreating with a gun. It appears to match the general appearance of the firearm posted by DHS, including the red dot sight. This agent’s back is turned when the first shot occurs. x.com/BillMelugin_...
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UPDATE: @dropsitenews.com has obtained the very graphic video from the lady in the pink coat, which shows ICE executing yet another person in broad daylight:
January 24, 2026 at 6:49 PM
UPDATE: @dropsitenews.com has obtained the very graphic video from the lady in the pink coat, which shows ICE executing yet another person in broad daylight:
Reposted by John Annese
Alex Jeffrey Pretti, licensed nurse
January 24, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Alex Jeffrey Pretti, licensed nurse
When you get a bunch of NYC reporters together, it’s usually for a going-away party. This time, it’s for three — a triple loss for the @nydailynews.com and @nydnunion.bsky.social.
Farewell to @grahamrayman.bsky.social, @c-sommerfeldt.bsky.social and Vinny Panzarino.
Giants all.
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Farewell to @grahamrayman.bsky.social, @c-sommerfeldt.bsky.social and Vinny Panzarino.
Giants all.
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January 24, 2026 at 1:42 AM
When you get a bunch of NYC reporters together, it’s usually for a going-away party. This time, it’s for three — a triple loss for the @nydailynews.com and @nydnunion.bsky.social.
Farewell to @grahamrayman.bsky.social, @c-sommerfeldt.bsky.social and Vinny Panzarino.
Giants all.
-30-
Farewell to @grahamrayman.bsky.social, @c-sommerfeldt.bsky.social and Vinny Panzarino.
Giants all.
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“Go see a broadway show!”
January 23, 2026 at 6:18 PM
“Go see a broadway show!”
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This is so funny
January 23, 2026 at 5:48 PM
This is so funny
An actual movie that exists, but not one that I’ll be buying today.
January 23, 2026 at 4:06 PM
An actual movie that exists, but not one that I’ll be buying today.
It’s not the first time going to a mob holiday party has landed someone in the slammer.
www.nydailynews.com/2016/06/21/b...
www.nydailynews.com/2016/06/21/b...
January 22, 2026 at 11:41 PM
It’s not the first time going to a mob holiday party has landed someone in the slammer.
www.nydailynews.com/2016/06/21/b...
www.nydailynews.com/2016/06/21/b...
New from me today:
The nephew of Carmine “The Snake” Persico now runs the Colombo crime family, according to the feds.
But he’s likely headed back to prison after violating his release by meeting with fellow mobsters at the Colombo family Christmas party.
www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/22/c...
The nephew of Carmine “The Snake” Persico now runs the Colombo crime family, according to the feds.
But he’s likely headed back to prison after violating his release by meeting with fellow mobsters at the Colombo family Christmas party.
www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/22/c...
Colombo crime family heir apparent promised to steer clear, but feds say he’s running the family
Theodore “Skinny Teddy” Persico Jr., the nephew of notorious Colombo boss Carmine “The Snake” Persico,” has officially taken the title once held by his late uncle, according to federal prosecutors.…
www.nydailynews.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:26 PM
New from me today:
The nephew of Carmine “The Snake” Persico now runs the Colombo crime family, according to the feds.
But he’s likely headed back to prison after violating his release by meeting with fellow mobsters at the Colombo family Christmas party.
www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/22/c...
The nephew of Carmine “The Snake” Persico now runs the Colombo crime family, according to the feds.
But he’s likely headed back to prison after violating his release by meeting with fellow mobsters at the Colombo family Christmas party.
www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/22/c...
This looks quite bad.
Masters of The Universe – Official Teaser Trailer (in theaters in June 5) www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmEx...
January 22, 2026 at 3:10 PM
This looks quite bad.
Got a hard choice ahead. Chat, which one should I pick?
January 22, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Got a hard choice ahead. Chat, which one should I pick?
An NYPD Sgt. once hailed as a hero after a 2021 shooting is charged with groping a woman who called 911 for help with her teen son.
Sgt. Talha Ahmed returned to her apt. a few hours later, still in uniform, to hit on her and grab her butt, prosecutors allege.
www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/20/n...
Sgt. Talha Ahmed returned to her apt. a few hours later, still in uniform, to hit on her and grab her butt, prosecutors allege.
www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/20/n...
NYPD sergeant arrested for groping woman who called for help with domestic disturbance
Sgt. Talha Ahmad, who was once hailed as a hero for shooting at a knife-wielding attacker, is accused of groping the 911 caller’s butt.
www.nydailynews.com
January 20, 2026 at 8:51 PM
An NYPD Sgt. once hailed as a hero after a 2021 shooting is charged with groping a woman who called 911 for help with her teen son.
Sgt. Talha Ahmed returned to her apt. a few hours later, still in uniform, to hit on her and grab her butt, prosecutors allege.
www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/20/n...
Sgt. Talha Ahmed returned to her apt. a few hours later, still in uniform, to hit on her and grab her butt, prosecutors allege.
www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/20/n...
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Take that, bluesky! My low-effort engagement farming is popular with pedophiles
A tale of three apps. Identical post sent at the same time:
Twitter: 136,000 likes, 20,000 shares
Threads: 46,000 likes, 4,000 ahares
Bluesky: 149 likes, 45 shares
To be clear, I have 60k followers on Twitter, 15k on Bluesky, but only 7k on Threads.
I love Bluesky, but this isn't sustainable.
Twitter: 136,000 likes, 20,000 shares
Threads: 46,000 likes, 4,000 ahares
Bluesky: 149 likes, 45 shares
To be clear, I have 60k followers on Twitter, 15k on Bluesky, but only 7k on Threads.
I love Bluesky, but this isn't sustainable.
January 19, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Take that, bluesky! My low-effort engagement farming is popular with pedophiles
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I’ll never get tired of this ad at our local indie theater 😂
January 19, 2026 at 1:45 AM
I’ll never get tired of this ad at our local indie theater 😂