Chinese government paid TikTok, Instagram stars in discreet campaign
A "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" TV star, a Paralympic swimmer and a self-described "brand king" were among the Instagram and TikTok influencers who were paid by Chinese officials for a discreet campaign that promoted the Beijing Winter Olympics, new Justice Department documents reveal.
A "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" TV star, a Paralympic swimmer and a self-described "brand king" were among the Instagram and TikTok influencers who were paid by Chinese officials for a discreet campaign that promoted the Beijing Winter Olympics, new Justice Department documents reveal.
Hayward boy's dream to go to Disney comes true - and then some
A Hayward boy with a rare form of cancer who dreamed of going to Disney World will be soon going to the Happiest Place on Earth and fundraising efforts to send him there will also help other children realize their wishes, too.
A Hayward boy with a rare form of cancer who dreamed of going to Disney World will be soon going to the Happiest Place on Earth and fundraising efforts to send him there will also help other children realize their wishes, too.
Nonprofit fundraising to send Hayward boy battling rare cancer to Disney World
A Hayward 4-year-old is in the fight of his life, battling a particularly resistant form of cancer. Now a nonprofit is asking for the public's help to send him on the trip of a lifetime to Disney World.
A Hayward 4-year-old is in the fight of his life, battling a particularly resistant form of cancer. Now a nonprofit is asking for the public's help to send him on the trip of a lifetime to Disney World.
Gang made drill rap videos to boast about violence, Bronx DA says
Several suspected gang members in the Bronx are accused of posting drill rap videos on YouTube to brag about their crimes and call out their rivals.
Several suspected gang members in the Bronx are accused of posting drill rap videos on YouTube to brag about their crimes and call out their rivals.
Amtrak Portal Bridge replacement construction gets green light
The Portal North Bridge project will build a new bridge over the Hackensack River in northern New Jersey to replace a 112-year-old swing bridge that occasionally becomes stuck after opening to allow boats to pass underneath.
The Portal North Bridge project will build a new bridge over the Hackensack River in northern New Jersey to replace a 112-year-old swing bridge that occasionally becomes stuck after opening to allow boats to pass underneath.
Walmart raises pay for truck drivers to as much as $110,000 in the first year
Walmart's truck drivers can now make up to $110,000 in their first year with the company.
Walmart's truck drivers can now make up to $110,000 in their first year with the company.
Stars of Metal Lords had to learn to play heavy metal for movie
Under the tutelage of Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, the stars of Metal Lords had to learn how to play their instruments with a metal edge.
Under the tutelage of Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, the stars of Metal Lords had to learn how to play their instruments with a metal edge.
76-year-old woman at ATM thrown to ground, robbed in the Bronx
A 76-year-old woman attempting to withdraw money from an ATM at a bank in the Bronx was grabbed and thrown to the ground during a robbery, said police.
A 76-year-old woman attempting to withdraw money from an ATM at a bank in the Bronx was grabbed and thrown to the ground during a robbery, said police.
Mob stabs 16-year-old boy during robbery on Queens street corner
A 16-year-old boy who was attacked by a mob in Queens and rushed to the hospital by a good Samaritan remained in stable condition Thursday.
A 16-year-old boy who was attacked by a mob in Queens and rushed to the hospital by a good Samaritan remained in stable condition Thursday.
Several arrested after standoff over dismantling of NYC homeless encampment
Activists were attempting to prevent city officials from dismantling a Manhattan homeless encampment as part of a new initiative by Mayor Eric Adams.
Activists were attempting to prevent city officials from dismantling a Manhattan homeless encampment as part of a new initiative by Mayor Eric Adams.
Rash Bar fire: Video shows arsonist pouring gasoline, setting bar on fire
The security camera video from April 3 at about 9:20 p.m. showed the arsonist pouring gasoline on the floor and igniting it, setting off a blast inside Rash Bar at 941 Willoughby Avenue in Bushwick.
The security camera video from April 3 at about 9:20 p.m. showed the arsonist pouring gasoline on the floor and igniting it, setting off a blast inside Rash Bar at 941 Willoughby Avenue in Bushwick.
NYC Crime: Murders down, overall crime up 30% in March
While murders in New York City dropped by almost 16%, overall crime increased by 36.5% in March 2022, compared to the same period a year ago.
While murders in New York City dropped by almost 16%, overall crime increased by 36.5% in March 2022, compared to the same period a year ago.
NYPD crackdown on quality-of-life crimes
The NYPD is cracking down on the quality of life crimes across the city, however, officials are rejecting suggestions that they are returning to "broken windows" policing.
The NYPD is cracking down on the quality of life crimes across the city, however, officials are rejecting suggestions that they are returning to "broken windows" policing.
Walt Disney World looks to build affordable apartments in Florida
Less than two weeks after Universal Parks & Resorts revealed its plans to build rent-controlled apartments in Orlando – future efforts to help the housing crisis in the area -- Walt Disney World Resort on Wednesday announced its own plans to build an affordable housing community.
Less than two weeks after Universal Parks & Resorts revealed its plans to build rent-controlled apartments in Orlando – future efforts to help the housing crisis in the area -- Walt Disney World Resort on Wednesday announced its own plans to build an affordable housing community.
70-year-old woman stabbed in random Brooklyn attack
Police say no words were exchanged, the man simply approached the woman from behind and stabbed her.
Police say no words were exchanged, the man simply approached the woman from behind and stabbed her.
Police search for man who set Brooklyn bar on fire
The man went into Rash Club, dumped gas on the floor, and set it on fire, injuring two workers.
The man went into Rash Club, dumped gas on the floor, and set it on fire, injuring two workers.
Rash Bar in Brooklyn set on fire by arsonist who poured gasoline on floor
A popular Brooklyn bar will remain closed as police investigate the shocking arson that occurred with patrons inside.
A popular Brooklyn bar will remain closed as police investigate the shocking arson that occurred with patrons inside.
Gunfight erupts outside Bronx restaurant in broad daylight
The NYPD is searching for two gunmen who opened fire on each other in broad daylight outside a restaurant in the Bronx.
The NYPD is searching for two gunmen who opened fire on each other in broad daylight outside a restaurant in the Bronx.
New video released of suspect in Wall Street station slashing
The NYPD released new video of the suspect wanted for slashing another man inside the Wall Street subway station.
The NYPD released new video of the suspect wanted for slashing another man inside the Wall Street subway station.
Man stabbed inside Wall Street subway station
A 30-year-old man was stabbed in the neck inside the Wall Street subway station Tuesday morning, said police.
A 30-year-old man was stabbed in the neck inside the Wall Street subway station Tuesday morning, said police.