NYC gun violence czar named as crime fears increase
With gun violence plaguing New York City, Mayor Eric Adams has named a friend of 30 years his new gun violence czar. But here is why the mayor's selection is raising some eyebrows.
With gun violence plaguing New York City, Mayor Eric Adams has named a friend of 30 years his new gun violence czar. But here is why the mayor's selection is raising some eyebrows.
Chick-fil-A delivery robots hit streets
Chick-Fil-A is the latest company that is trying out delivery robots.
Chick-Fil-A is the latest company that is trying out delivery robots.
NYPD: Subway stabber yelled homophobic slur at victim
The NYPD is investigating an apparent hate crime attack on a gay couple in the subway.
The NYPD is investigating an apparent hate crime attack on a gay couple in the subway.
Survey finds more than half of US respondents have blocked a family member on Facebook
The survey, conducted earlier this month, asked over 2,000 users of Facebook and Instagram in the United States if and why they blocked a family member on social media.
The survey, conducted earlier this month, asked over 2,000 users of Facebook and Instagram in the United States if and why they blocked a family member on social media.
Video shows daytime shootout between rival groups in Brooklyn
A wild shootout in broad daylight on Coney Island between members of two rival groups was caught on camera.
A wild shootout in broad daylight on Coney Island between members of two rival groups was caught on camera.
Sheryl Sandberg, No. 2 exec at Facebook owner Meta, says she's stepping down
“Today, I am sharing the news that after 14 years, I will be leaving Meta,” she posted on her Facebook page in a lengthy statement.
“Today, I am sharing the news that after 14 years, I will be leaving Meta,” she posted on her Facebook page in a lengthy statement.
Instagram rolls out Amber Alerts feature
Instagram hopes alerts will help authorities find missing children.
Instagram hopes alerts will help authorities find missing children.
Subway gun detectors may be installed
New York City officials are looking at technology from several companies that could be installed in the subway system to detect weapons.
New York City officials are looking at technology from several companies that could be installed in the subway system to detect weapons.
Tesla submits plans for dinner and drive-in theater in Hollywood
Dinner and a movie could be a supercharged event for Tesla owners.
Dinner and a movie could be a supercharged event for Tesla owners.
Intense new 'Guardians of the Galaxy' ride making people sick
Epcot staff are reportedly handing out barf bags to nauseated riders coming off Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
Epcot staff are reportedly handing out barf bags to nauseated riders coming off Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
NYPD: Robbers using pepper spray on store workers
Masked thieves are going into stores, pepper-spraying workers, and then stealing cash and merchandise.
Masked thieves are going into stores, pepper-spraying workers, and then stealing cash and merchandise.
Project bringing LIRR to Manhattan's East Side nears completion
A shorter commute for LIRR riders is anticipated by the end of the year. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday that the Grand Central Madison terminal and the East Side Access project were nearing completion.
A shorter commute for LIRR riders is anticipated by the end of the year. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday that the Grand Central Madison terminal and the East Side Access project were nearing completion.
‘Star Wars’ defends ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ star from hateful, racist messages sent to her on social media
Moses Ingram, who plays the Third Sister in the new “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series, says she has received “hundreds” of racist and hateful messages following the debut of the show on May 27.
Moses Ingram, who plays the Third Sister in the new “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series, says she has received “hundreds” of racist and hateful messages following the debut of the show on May 27.
Asian man beaten at Fulton Street station allegedly tried to sexually assault woman
Police are looking for the suspects and the victim of a vicious assault on the Fulton Street subway station platform.
Police are looking for the suspects and the victim of a vicious assault on the Fulton Street subway station platform.
Robber attacks woman in Brooklyn, returns to sexually assault her, cops say
The NYPD is on the hunt for the robber who violently attacked a woman in Crown Heights and then returned to sexually assault her.
The NYPD is on the hunt for the robber who violently attacked a woman in Crown Heights and then returned to sexually assault her.
Thieves steal $2M gold tabernacle from Brooklyn church: NYPD
Police say burglars broke into St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church in Park Slope, stealing the tabernacle and beheading a statue of an angel.
Police say burglars broke into St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church in Park Slope, stealing the tabernacle and beheading a statue of an angel.
Amazon opens 1st physical clothing store in Los Angeles
Amazon’s brick-and-mortar clothing store, called Amazon Style, uses an app and QR codes to try and streamline the process of shopping.
Amazon’s brick-and-mortar clothing store, called Amazon Style, uses an app and QR codes to try and streamline the process of shopping.
NYC Memorial Day weekend gun violence leaves 3 dead
Three men were shot and killed over the holiday weekend as gun violence continues to plague New York City's streets.
Three men were shot and killed over the holiday weekend as gun violence continues to plague New York City's streets.
Manhattan stabbing leaves 1 dead, 1 injured: NYPD
Police have charged Sliverio Quirino, 33, with murder and assault for allegedly stabbing and killing 40-year-old Jason Jenkins and injuring another man.
Police have charged Sliverio Quirino, 33, with murder and assault for allegedly stabbing and killing 40-year-old Jason Jenkins and injuring another man.
Police shoot driver who struck officer with car in Brooklyn: NYPD
Police say the driver, believed to be a 21-year-old man, was shot after he struck an officer with his car early Saturday morning in Brooklyn.
Police say the driver, believed to be a 21-year-old man, was shot after he struck an officer with his car early Saturday morning in Brooklyn.