Adams appoints Jessica Tisch as NYPD's second female commissioner
Tisch will make history as the second female to serve in this role, following Commissioner Keechant Sewell, who was appointed by Adams as the first female commissioner in the department's 179-year history.
Large fire breaks out on SoHo rooftop
A two-alarm fire broke out Wednesday afternoon on the roof of a 13-story building in SoHo.
NYC subway chokehold: What really happened on May 1, 2023, according to witnesses, video
The incident on May 1, 2023, has deeply divided New Yorkers on what should happen next, raising questions about vigilante justice. Here's what happened on that day.
Target quarterly results fall as holiday discounts and dockworker strike hit profits
Target etched out a slim sales increase in the third quarter and profits slumped as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending and costs related to a dockworker strike in October dragged on results.
Police officer shot in the leg in Queens, robbery suspect shot and killed: NYPD
Authorities say that a 57-year-old suspect was shot and killed by police after committing two armed robberies in Queens on Tuesday evening.
NFL fans worried about Christmas games streamed on Netflix after Paul-Tyson fight buffering debacle
The Chiefs-Steelers and Ravens-Texans games will be streamed exclusively on Netflix on Christmas.
Homelessness on the rise among NYC public school students: Report
A new report reveals over 146,000 NYC public school students experienced homelessness last year, a 23% increase from the previous year.
FDNY launches first-ever Brush Fire Task Force dedicated to fighting wildfires
FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker announced the creation of the department's first Brush Fire Task Force on Sunday.
Former Marine misused a combat technique in fatal chokehold of NYC subway rider, trainer testifies
A former military combat instructor says a fellow Marine veteran misused a combat maneuver when he fatally choked a homeless man aboard a Manhattan subway last year.
Tesla Cybertrucks facing voluntary recall over drive inverter malfunction
The Tesla Cybertruck is seeing another recall after reports have risen regarding the vehicle's inverter, whose malfunction could increase the risk of a crash.
Amazon Freevee is shutting down
Freevee, the ad-supported streaming service from Amazon, is shutting down as the company consolidates its content under Prime Video.
FDNY battles fire burning through Queens building roof
The FDNY was battling a fire that broke out on top of a building in Queens.
Hudson Yards fire breaks out inside 44-story luxury high-rise
NYC firefighters have been working around the clock over the past few days to contain multiple fires in Manhattan and Queens including one in Hudson Yards.
Woman slashed in face repeatedly, shoved onto NYC subway tracks
A woman was slashed in the face repeatedly, and then shoved onto the subway tracks last week at a station in Harlem, the NYPD said.
Starbucks Red Cup Day 2024: Here's how to get your free reusable cup
Starbucks is giving away reusable cups on its annual Red Cup Day on Thursday. Here's how to get one.
NYC Council bans broker fees for renters
Under a system that exists in New York and almost nowhere else in the country, tenants are often forced to pay the commission of a real estate agent before moving into an apartment, even if that agent was hired by the landlord.
Starbucks red cup giveaway: What to know
Starbucks is giving away reusable cups on its annual Red Cup Day on Thursday.
Amazon Haul to compete with Shein, Temu: What to know
Amazon’s new storefront will primarily feature products for consumers at affordable prices. Here's what you need to know.
Amtrak mayhem: NYC service remains partially suspended between New Haven
Amtrak Northeast service between New York and Washington, D.C., has been resumed after overhead power issues in Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon.
NYPD seeks suspects in series of subway robberies and assaults across NYC
Police are searching for the suspects who robbed and assaulted people inside multiple subway stations in separate incidents across the city.