New York City's ban on police restraints reinstated
An appeals court has reinstated a New York City law that prohibits cops from putting pressure on a person's torso while making an arrest, reversing a lower court ruling that labeled the measure as "unconstitutionally vague." The law was passed in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
NJ Gov. Murphy wants all cops to be licensed
New Jersey is considering legislation that would require prospective police officers to fulfill several requirements before being issued a law enforcement license, including undergoing a psychological evaluation and completing post-academy professional training.
Man shot in the Bronx during motorcycle sale
A dispute during the sale of a motorcycle turned deadly in the Bronx on Wednesday.
Suspect charged in murder of Queens pawnshop owner
Police arrested a suspect in connection with the brutal fatal beating of a Queens pawnshop owner.
2 people found in burning car had been shot.
Two bodies found in a burning car in the Bronx had gunshot wounds and the case is now being investigated as a homicide.
Couple found in burning car in the Bronx had both been shot
Two people who were found dead inside a burning car on the side of a Bronx road on Monday morning had been shot, a law enforcement source told FOX 5 News.
EMT shot on Staten Island, police say patient shot him
A man who was being taken in an ambulance to a hospital on Staten Island pulled out a handgun and shot an EMT who was treating him on Wednesday night, the NYPD said.
'Hocus Pocus 2' gets release date as Disney shares 1st footage, reports say
The premiere date for “Hocus Pocus 2” and new footage was shared this week during Disney’s upfronts presentation, according to reports.
Mott Haven fire: several buildings burn along East 143rd Street
At least four buildings were severely damaged in a fire that started at a building on East 143rd Street in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx.
Mayor Adams lobbies Albany to extend mayoral control of schools
Meeting one-on-one with state lawmakers, Mayor Eric Adams made the case that mayoral control of city schools should be extended for four years. One senator indicated the renewal would be shorter, though.
Netflix lays off 150 employees amid subscriber losses
Netflix said the positions represent 2% of the streaming company’s total workforce, which includes nearly 11,000 employees. Most of the employees were U.S.-based.
Family of 11-year-old girl killed pleads for information; $10,000 reward offered
The grief-stricken family of 11-year-old Kyhara Tay, who was fatally shot in the Bronx, is asking anyone who knows anything to speak up.
Walmart targets college grads for future manager jobs earning $200K
College grads can apply for Walmart’s new management trainee program with a chance to land a store manager gig that pays more than $200,000 a year.
NJ state trooper won't face charges for killing Black motorist
A grand jury has declined to file criminal charges against New Jersey State Police Sgt. Randall Wetzel, who is white, for fatally shooting Maurice Gordon, a Black motorist, during a traffic stop on the Garden State Parkway in 2020. Gordon died two days before the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
9-year-old girl found dead in Brooklyn apartment; mother arrested
A Brooklyn mother has been arrested in connection with the shocking death of her 9-year-old daughter, who was found with trauma to her head and bite marks to her body inside an apartment.
TikTok star A Cook Named Matt prepares tacos with beef short ribs
Called "The Most Fun Chef to Watch on TikTok" by Forbes, A Cook Named Matt (aka Matt Broussard) is inspiring millions to experiment with flavor.
Gunman on scooter missed intended victim; killed 11-year-old girl, police say
Police were searching for the person who fired a gun on a busy street striking and killing Kyhara Tayl, 11, in the Longwood section of the Bronx. The gunman was on a scooter and missed his intended target.
Video: Mugger pistol-whips victim in Queens
Police say the NYC mugger pistol-whipped his victim in the head before stealing roughly $4,200.
TikTok and Instagram food blogger Danielle Brown creates vegan dishes
Danielle Brown is one of social media's most followed vegan creators and has experienced incredible growth in a matter of months.
Starbucks will cover travel for workers seeking abortions, gender-confirmation procedures
Starbucks said Monday it will pay the travel expenses for U.S. employees to access abortion and gender-confirmation procedures if those services aren’t available within 100 miles of a worker’s home.