NYPD warns people not to feed coyotes after sighting in Central Park
Sightings of coyotes in New York City have been on the rise in recent years, and after a sighting in Central Park the NYPD is warning New Yorkers not to feed them.
MTA launches new campaign to crack down on hate crimes
The MTA has launched an aggressive campaign to combat hate on mass transit.
MTA unveils new campaign to fight hate crimes
The MTA is launching an aggressive campaign to fight hate crimes on mass transit.
New York City Council holds hearing on façade inspections
Leaders of the New York City Department of Buildings testified before the City Council’s Committee on Housing and Building on Monday in the aftermath of two recent deadly accidents where falling debris off building façades killed two pedestrians walking on the sidewalk.
New York City Council examines DOB façade inspections
Members of the New York City Department of Buildings testified before the City Council on Monday about their current inspection system, in the wake of two deaths caused by debris falling from building façades.
Crowd lifts vehicle to free trapped woman
Video has gone viral of an SUV being lifted by people on the Lower East Side as they apparently free a woman trapped below.
Pregnant woman sitting in car wounded by gunfire Queens
A pregnant woman had to be taken to the hospital after being shot in both hands while sitting in her car.
NYPD officer, fiancee charged in death of boy on Long Island
The father of an eight-year-old boy and the father's fiancee were arrested in connection with the boy's murder on Long Island.
NYPD searching for missing Staten Island 15-year-old
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help finding a missing 15-year-old girl from Staten Island.
NYPD officer charged with murder in death of his 8-year-old son
In what is being called one of the most disturbing cases in Suffolk County's history, a NYPD police officer and his fiancee have been arrested and plead not guilty to murder charges in the death of the officer's 8-year-old son.
Cleanup begins after 5-alarm fire rips through historic building in Chinatown
On the eve of the Chinese Lunar New Year, a historic building in Chinatown that Mayor De Blasio called “a pillar to the Chinatown community” was ripped apart by a 5-alarm fire. Now, city officials are saying the organizations that called the building their home will once again have space there after it is rebuilt and restored.
Fire rages in building in heart of Manhattan's Chinatown
One man has been seriously injured and eight firefighters have suffered non-life threatening injuries.
Man shot takes off from scene, crashes and dies in Hell's Kitchen
A man who was shot in the back and later died took off in a vehicle before crashing in Hell's Kitchen, according to the NYPD.
Why credit card rewards target 'convenience' spending
If you're spending a lot on convenience—whether in the form of grocery delivery, ride-hailing or meal delivery—your credit card wants to reward you for it, while encouraging you to spend more.
Chase hikes Sapphire Reserve fee
JPMorgan Chase has raised the annual fee for the Sapphire Reserve, the bank's premium and popular rewards credit card. The fee is now $550, an increase of $100. The bank is offering some new perks to appease and attract cardholders.
Shanghai Disneyland, part of Great Wall of China temporarily closed due to coronavirus concerns
Shanghai Disneyland said the shutdown would begin on Jan. 25 in response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
New York City Council votes to ban cashless businesses
New York City lawmakers voted Thursday to require stores and restaurants to accept cash for payment, saying businesses that accept only credit and debit cards are discriminating against New Yorkers who lack bank accounts and credit cards.
NYC subway chief Andy Byford resigns after 2 years
The man who earned the unlikely nickname “Train Daddy” as chief of New York City’s beleaguered transit agency announced Thursday that he was taking himself out of service, resigning after two years of trying to improve the Big Apple’s often frustrating subway and bus systems.
New legislation would allow immigrants to vote in municipal elections in NYC
New York City Council member Ydanis Rodriguez has introduced a bill that would allow New York City immigrants who are legal permanent residents or have legal working papers but are not U.S. citizens to vote in municipal elections.
NYC Transit President Andy Byford resigns
Andy Byford is stepping down from the MTA.