Parks employee spin-kicks attacker inside Riverside Park

A New York City Parks Department employee was punched in the face in a random attack inside Riverside Park in Manhattan, said police.

Man, woman arrested for spray-painting graffiti on subway cars in Queens: NYPD

Hugo Guerreiro, who is originally from Portugal, and Alexis Gines, of Brooklyn, are facing multiple charges after spray painting several trains in Queens on Wednesday morning.

NY concealed carry case: Leaders vow gun limits in 'sensitive places'

New York's Democratic leaders aim to preserve as many restrictions as possible on carrying a handgun in public after a U.S. Supreme Court decision Thursday struck down key portions of the state's gun-licensing law.

MTA to make NYC subway 95% accessible by 2055

Just 131 of the 493 stations operated by the MTA are currently fully accessible to customers. The deal aims to make another 81 stations accessible by 2025, 85 more by 2035, and another 90 by 2055.

California crews use 4,500 gallons of water to put out Tesla fire

Sacramento fire crews used about 4,500 gallons of water to fully extinguish a Tesla that kept re-igniting and then ended up submerging the high-tech car into a makeshift pond to fully quell the blaze. 

Amazon's Alexa may soon mimic voice of dead relatives

Amazon’s Alexa might soon replicate the voice of family members - even if they’re dead. The capability was unveiled at Amazon’s Re:Mars conference in Las Vegas.

Verizon Fios outage due to software issues, says company

Verizon Fios users along the East Coast and Midwest are reporting a major service disruption. Customers from across New York City, Boston, and Madison, Wisconsin say they have been without service since late last night.

Rolls-Royce owner on Staten Island turns table on car thieves

The NYPD is investigating a series of backyard break-ins on Staten Island this month. After one incident, the intruders drove off in a stolen Rolls-Royce.

Grubhub note saves woman held hostage in the Bronx

Grubhub announced that they are giving $5,000 to The Chipper Truck Cafe from Yonkers for their help saving the woman from her captor.

NYPD officer on new solo patrol attacked inside Brooklyn subway station

Police say an officer on solo patrol inside a Brooklyn subway station was attacked by a homeless man he had asked to put out a cigarette.

Video: NYPD officers rescue woman who fell onto subway tracks

The NYPD released video of two of New York City's finest saving a woman who had fallen onto subway tracks in Brooklyn.

Man shot in chest during drive-by on scooter in the Bronx, cops say

The NYPD is on the hunt for two suspects on a scooter-type vehicle after one of them opened fire on a man in the Bronx as they drove down the street.

Bulldozed: Dozens of illegal motorcycles crushed in Brooklyn

A bulldozer revved its engine, spewed black exhaust, and proceeded to roll over nearly 100 unregistered dirt bikes, ATVs, and minibikes at an impound lot in Brooklyn.

Harlem Mass Shooting: Gun battle between 2 groups killed college basketball star

College basketball player Darius Lee, 21, was shot and killed during a wild gun battle in Harlem between two heavily armed groups, according to police sources.

NYPD begins solo patrols in subway system

In certain circumstances, NYPD Transit Bureau cops are splitting up to cover more ground, Mayor Eric Adams said. But officers will patrol in pairs in other situations.

Starbucks introduces new summer beverages and food items

Starbucks is adding new items to its summer menu Tuesday, including two cold drinks and two food items.