MTA to riders: Wear a mask — it's still the rule

Wearing a mask while riding subways, buses, and railroads is still required under state and federal rules. But the MTA says compliance has fallen a bit.

Disney World annual passes are back on sale: Cost, benefits and more

The theme park resort halted the sale of new annual passes during the pandemic, but announced last month that they would be available for purchase once again starting Sept. 8 – which some changes.

Murders and shootings down in New York City

In a significant reversal, the number of murders and shootings were down across the city compared to one year ago, announced city officials Tuesday.

Woman struck, killed by MTA bus in the Bronx

The NYPD was investigating the death of a woman hit by an MTA bus in the Spuyten Duyvil section of the Bronx.

NYPD commissioner won't support early release of Rikers inmates

New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said Tuesday he won't support the early release of inmates from Rikers Island due to staffing shortage.

Girl, 9, ejected from SUV, critically injured during Brooklyn crash

A girl, 9, was in critical condition with broken legs and head trauma after she was ejected from a vehicle during a collision in East Flatbush, said police.

Teen among 2 shot in Harlem

Police are looking for several people for questioning in connection with the shooting two people in Harlem on Saturday night.

Men on scooter shoot teen in the Bronx

The NYPD is trying to track down to men who shot a teen on a Bronx sidewalk while they were on a scooter.

Dogs of 9/11: Heroic canines combed debris, offered comfort

Thousands of firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to Ground Zero, including more than 300 specialized canine search and rescue teams.

Queens man falls 30 feet into storm drain

A man in Flushing, Queens was rescued by police and firefighters after falling 30 feet into a storm drain.

'Never Forget Walk' continues path to Ground Zero to mark 20th anniversary of 9/11

The 20th Anniversary of September 11 is on Saturday, and a parade honoring first responders who died that fateful day is just one part of what will be an emotional week in our area.

NJ police seek public's help identifying body found off Sea Bright shoreline

The man is described as being somewhere between his 20s and his early 40s, standing approximately 5'11" tall and weighing approximately 190 lbs, and has a distinct tattoo on the right shoulder resembling a solar eclipse.

VIDEO: NYPD officers try to reach flooded Queens apartment to save Ida victims

The NYPD has released video of officers attempting to reach a basement apartment in Queens where three people drowned due to flooding from remnants of Hurricane Ida.

Man poured gas on police van during Bronx protest

Police say the susepct was with a group of people who were protesting a police-involved shooting that occurred on August 29.

Overnight shootings leave 2 dead in the Bronx

Both shootings happened within a mile of each other in the Edenwald section of the Bronx.

MASS TRANSIT: Service suspensions, road closures due to flooding

The MTA, LIRR and PATH restored most service but other mass transit agencies were still dealing with cancelations and disruptions.

Man shouting homophobic slurs attacks subway rider in Brooklyn

The victim was riding a northbound J train when the suspect approached him, began yelling anti-gay slurs, and punched him in the face.

Alleged carjacker shot by police near Franklin Walmart after pursuit, crash

A man was shot and killed by law enforcement after a series of incidents in Franklin. Authorities said the man allegedly carjacked two vehicles, led police on a high-speed chase and kidnapped a person while armed.