$74,000 NYPD robot dog hits streets of Manhattan

The 70-pound, four-legged robot, equipped with cameras, lights, two-way communication, and artificial intelligence allowing it to move on its own, remained on standby during Monday’s response.

CDC investigating death possibly connected to Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The death of a woman who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is under investigation by federal health authorities as part of a broader probe into potential "adverse side effects" from the vaccine.

Disney makes dress code more ‘inclusive’ for theme park employees

Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced that the company’s theme parks have added inclusion as one of their core values. 

Subway riders more worried about crime than coronavirus

A new survey shows New York City subway riders are increasingly concerned about crime and harassment in the subway system.

Man threatens subway rider with gun on Lower East Side

The NYPD is searching for the man who threatened a subway rider on the Lower East Side with a gun sending him running for safety.

Boy, 12, struck in chest in Brooklyn drive-by shooting

A 12-year-old boy who was struck in the chest in a drive-by shooting in Brooklyn is expected to recover.

MTA toll hike now in effect

Tolls for E-ZPass drivers jumped from $6.12 to $6.55, while the charge for drivers who pay their tolls by mail rose from $9.50 to $10.17.

NYC kindergarten applications drop 12 percent as enrollment falls

Just under 55,000 families applied to kindergarten for the 2021-22 school year, down from almost 63,000 the year before.

NYPD: Man punched officer in the face near Washington Square Park

The suspect allegedly interfered with officers attempting to stop another man for a violation, before punching one of the officers and running away.

NYPD kicks off graffiti clean-up effort across NYC

Members of the NYPD and volunteers from across the city pitched in to clean graffiti throughout te five boroughs.

NYPD: Man menaced, made anti-Asian remark to undercover cop

A New York man is facing hate crime charges after police said he made threats and anti-Asian American remarks to someone who turned out to be an undercover officer assigned to a hate crimes task force.

Bronx DA clears NYPD officers in 2019 friendly fire shooting

Prosecutors say no charges will be filed against five New York City police officers who opened fire during a chaotic encounter between Officer Brian Mulkeen and an armed man that left both dead in 2019.

Man facing hate crime charges in Brooklyn anti-Asian attacks

The New York Police Department says Joseph Russo, of Brooklyn, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of assault as a hate crime and harassment as a hate crime.

Despite push by officials, many NYC parents opt-out of in-person instruction

Despite a continual push by Mayor de Blasio, many New York City parents have not sent their children back to the city's schools for in-person learning.

Johnson & Johnson vaccine supply set to temporarily drop

The supply of the Janssen vaccine will fall next week but New York officials don't expect any vaccination appointments to be canceled.

What a shout out from Missy Elliot means to subway dance crew

A dance crew called W.A.F.F.L.E. got its start by performing on the subway for tips, then posted videos of their train car performances to social media and started getting noticed.