Bullet strikes MTA bus window in East Harlem

Police say that the M101 bus was heading south on Lexington Avenue near East 125th Street at around 2:20 p.m. when a bullet went through its front window.

Teen passenger killed in crash while fleeing police, says NYPD

An 18-year-old girl who was a passenger in a car that fled police in Brooklyn was killed in a subsequent crash, according to the NYPD. Several others were injured.

NYC subway mugger attacks woman, steals purse

Police say the suspect pulled a knife and tried to take her phone before running off with her purse.

NYPD investigating Brooklyn gunfight

New York City's epidemic of gun violence continued this week when two men got into a gunfight with an unknown number of attackers in cars on a Brooklyn street.

Brooklyn Explosion: 2 houses destroyed in Gravesend fire

A vacant building in Gravesend, Brooklyn exploded Friday due to an apparent natural gas leak, destroying two neighboring houses, according to city officials.

Man punches 2 subway conductors in the Bronx: NYPD

Authorities say the man punched a pair of subway conductors within 10 minutes on Thursday.

Would-be subway rapist attacks woman in Manhattan

Authorities say the victim was waiting for a train when the suspect punched her in the arm, threw her to the ground, and attempted to rape her.

Bronx apartment fire injures 10

Ten people, including one firefighter were injured in the fire and seven were hospitalized, but authorities say none of the injuries are considered life-threatening.

NYPD honors whistleblower Frank Serpico — 50 years late

Serpico testified in December 1971 to a panel appointed by Mayor John Lindsay to investigate police corruption, breaking the “blue wall of silence."

Manhattan DA Bragg clarifies policies after criticism

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg issued a new memo to his staff on Friday, taking a much tougher stance on guns.

NYC Mayor Adams apologizes for using racial slur in 2019 video

In a speech about his rise through the ranks of the NYPD, Adams can be heard using a racial slur to refer to other officers he outperformed.

Robbers steal $70K from SoHo luxury store

Police say five suspects stole $70K in high-end handbags from Celine Boutique in SoHo.

Rapper Tdott Woo shot and killed in Brooklyn

Rapper Tdott Woo was shot and killed on Avenue L in Canarsie, Brooklyn on Tuesday.

Disney Cruise Line to delay inaugural sailing of 'Disney Wish'

Disney Cruise Line on Thursday announced that the inaugural sailing of the much-anticipated Disney Wish will be delayed by six weeks.

President Biden in NYC: Nation must unite to end shootings

President Joe Biden is pledging to New Yorkers and the nation that the federal government will step up its fight against gun violence by working more closely with police and communities to stop the surging bloodshed. Biden told police, law enforcement officials and others Thursday at the city's police headquarters that "We can do something about this."

President Biden applauds rookie officer for stopping cop killer

President Joe Biden on Thursday led a standing ovation at One Police Plaza for Officer Sumit Sulan. On Jan. 21, Sulan, a rookie, took down the gunman who'd fatally shot Officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora just moments earlier.

Vegan Fridays at NYC Public Schools

How does a vegan veggie taco sound for lunch? On Friday, students at the largest school district in the United States will have vegan options for foods.

NYC crime up nearly 40 percent, NYPD says

Shootings, rapes, robberies, assaults, and burglaries all saw increases in New York City last month.