Shootings of children skyrocket in New York City
A growing number of New York City youth are affected by gun violence. The number of children killed in shootings so far in 2021 has more than doubled compared to the same time last year.
A growing number of New York City youth are affected by gun violence. The number of children killed in shootings so far in 2021 has more than doubled compared to the same time last year.
16-year-old shot and killed, another teen injured on Lower East Side
The victim was pronounced dead after being found near the intersection of Delancey Street and Suffolk Street around 8:30 p.m.
The victim was pronounced dead after being found near the intersection of Delancey Street and Suffolk Street around 8:30 p.m.
Eric Adams says he'd likely preserve NYC schools' gifted program
The Democrat who will likely become New York City’s next mayor says he does not intend to get rid of the city’s program for gifted and talented students.
The Democrat who will likely become New York City’s next mayor says he does not intend to get rid of the city’s program for gifted and talented students.
Hunt for woman who set fire in front of yeshiva: NYPD
The NYPD Hate Crimes Unit was searching for the woman who poured gasoline in front of the Yeshiva of Flatbush and lighted the gasoline on fire.
The NYPD Hate Crimes Unit was searching for the woman who poured gasoline in front of the Yeshiva of Flatbush and lighted the gasoline on fire.
MTA vaccination policy in question after workers say status not checked
The public transportation system that moves the greatest number of passengers in the nation is struggling to get compliance on track.
The public transportation system that moves the greatest number of passengers in the nation is struggling to get compliance on track.
Suspect with 37 priors in viral video of woman chased to Bronx apartment arrested
Police say the suspect, Orisha Luckey, 41, has been arrested and charged with burglary, and has 37 prior arrests.
Police say the suspect, Orisha Luckey, 41, has been arrested and charged with burglary, and has 37 prior arrests.
NY attorney general steps in after off-duty cop charged with murder
The New York state attorney general's office is taking over the investigation into the alleged shooting death of a woman by an off-duty New York City police officer. Officer Yvonne Wu was charged late Thursday with murder and attempted murder in a double shooting Wednesday in Brooklyn.
The New York state attorney general's office is taking over the investigation into the alleged shooting death of a woman by an off-duty New York City police officer. Officer Yvonne Wu was charged late Thursday with murder and attempted murder in a double shooting Wednesday in Brooklyn.
Eric Adams now open to vaccine mandates for NYC students
Democratic mayoral candidate Eric Adams said he would consider implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates for New York City school children if he’s elected mayor.
Democratic mayoral candidate Eric Adams said he would consider implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates for New York City school children if he’s elected mayor.
NYPD officer accused of shooting ex-girlfriend, killing another woman
A 31-year-old officer allegedly shot and killed a 24-year-old woman and shot and injured a 23-year-old woman she was in an intimate relationship with in a home in Bensonhurst Wednesday evening.
A 31-year-old officer allegedly shot and killed a 24-year-old woman and shot and injured a 23-year-old woman she was in an intimate relationship with in a home in Bensonhurst Wednesday evening.
Black studies curriculum in NYC schools
The New York City Department of Education is also overhauling its teaching of black history in city public schools for students K-12 in all 5 boroughs.
The New York City Department of Education is also overhauling its teaching of black history in city public schools for students K-12 in all 5 boroughs.
2 teens shot inside Crown Heights playground
The NYPD is asking for the public's help tracking down the suspects who shot two teens inside a playground in Crown Heights.
The NYPD is asking for the public's help tracking down the suspects who shot two teens inside a playground in Crown Heights.
Boy targeted in shooting at city bus in Harlem
A 14-year-old boy and an MTA bus driver were rushed to a hospital after the teen was grazed in the head by a bullet. The bus was hit multiple times by bullets.
A 14-year-old boy and an MTA bus driver were rushed to a hospital after the teen was grazed in the head by a bullet. The bus was hit multiple times by bullets.
NYC robber threatens victim with Taser
A man on a robbery spree across Manhattan targeted at least one of his victims with a Taser, according to police.
A man on a robbery spree across Manhattan targeted at least one of his victims with a Taser, according to police.
De Blasio: City Council wants Thomas Jefferson statue removed
A request to remove a statue of Founding Father Thomas Jefferson from City Hall came from members of the City Council, the mayor said, and not from him or his wife. The statue has stood in City Hall for 187 years.
A request to remove a statue of Founding Father Thomas Jefferson from City Hall came from members of the City Council, the mayor said, and not from him or his wife. The statue has stood in City Hall for 187 years.
GOT 'EM: NYPD arrest suspect in string of high-end armed robberies; Second suspect at large
The NYPD made an arrest Monday in connection with a string of high-end armed robberies across Manhattan, the Bronx and Queens.
The NYPD made an arrest Monday in connection with a string of high-end armed robberies across Manhattan, the Bronx and Queens.
8 suspects wanted after slashing man in violent Bronx robbery
The group approached a 21-year-old man in front of 4 West Kingsbridge Road and began kicking and punching him before slashing him in the face with a cutting instrument, said police.
The group approached a 21-year-old man in front of 4 West Kingsbridge Road and began kicking and punching him before slashing him in the face with a cutting instrument, said police.
Calls for change as shoplifting skyrockets in NYC
Some New York City stores are responding to the increase in shoplifting by locking up inventory like aspirin, toothpaste and ice cream.
Some New York City stores are responding to the increase in shoplifting by locking up inventory like aspirin, toothpaste and ice cream.
Trans employees at Netflix plan walkout protest despite suspended staffer's reinstatement
Netflix's co-CEO defended the company's collaboration with comedian Dave Chappelle.
Netflix's co-CEO defended the company's collaboration with comedian Dave Chappelle.
COVID-19 vaccines: Study finds J&J recipients better off with Moderna, Pfizer booster
An NIH study on whether or not it is safe to “mix and match” vaccines found that people who initially received J&J vaccines had better protection against COVID-19 when they got a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine as a booster.
An NIH study on whether or not it is safe to “mix and match” vaccines found that people who initially received J&J vaccines had better protection against COVID-19 when they got a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine as a booster.
Facebook broadening anti-bullying policies to protect public figures
“On National Bullying Prevention and Awareness Day in the US, we’re announcing updates to our global bullying and harassment policies to better protect members of our community, particularly those who may be vulnerable to online abuse,” Facebook said in a news release.
“On National Bullying Prevention and Awareness Day in the US, we’re announcing updates to our global bullying and harassment policies to better protect members of our community, particularly those who may be vulnerable to online abuse,” Facebook said in a news release.