Amazon makes adjustment to app icon after comparisons to Hitler mustache

Amazon updated its app icon, now featuring neutral blue tape partially peeled back without a jagged edge, after some made comparisons to Adolf Hitler's mustache.

Illinois Facebook users could get $345 each in photo-tagging lawsuit after judge approves $650M settlement

Illinois Facebook users may be entitled to at least $345 each after a federal judge approved a $650 million settlement in a lawsuit over Facebook's photo-tagging technology dating back to 2015.

Man flashes gun at shopper at Walmart

The man who said he was "loss prevention" accused a patron of stealing a mask.

Arrest made in deadly stabbing at illegal Brooklyn gambling den

An ex-con was arrested in the deadly stabbing of a Good Samaritan who tried to break up a fight outside an illegal gambling den in Brooklyn

Woman followed home in violent robbery

A woman in Queens taking out the garbage was followed into her home by robbers who threatened her with a gun, said police.

Sheriffs bust hundreds at underground parties across NYC

More than 350 people across New York City were busted by the New York City Deputy Sheriffs for attending large, illegal gatherings early Sunday morning.

1 dead, 3 wounded in stabbing at Brooklyn illegal gambling den

One man was stabbed to death and three others were wounded Friday night during what police say may have been a foiled robbery attempt at an illegal gambling den in Brooklyn.

Woman dies walking up to 19th floor Co-Op City apartment during outage

New York City police say a 73-year-old woman died as she tried walking up the stairs to her 19th-floor apartment during a power outage.

Suspect in Chinatown stabbing not facing hate crime charges

A Brooklyn man is not facing hate crime charges after allegedly stabbing a 36-year-old Asian man in Manhattan's Chinatown section

Who is Meisha Ross Porter, new NYC Schools Chancellor?

Meisha Ross Porter, who was named as the new New York City Schools Chancellor has most recently been the Bronx Executive Superintendent.

Educators, parents react to Chancellor Carranza's resignation

Richard Carranza announced he will soon step down as the head of New York City's school system. His turbulent three-year tenure is getting some mixed reaction.

NYC Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza stepping down

New York City public schools head Richard Carranza is leaving the job.  He will be replaced by Meisha Ross Porter, the first Black woman to lead the country's largest school system.

Coronavirus relief package nears vote in Congress

The $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package known as the American Rescue Plan could bring a new $1,400 check for most Americans. Here's what we know.

Lamborghini crashes in Queens after taking off from police

An expensive sports car suffered some expensive damage after the driver took off from a police stop in Queens and crashed.

Man murdered in car in Queens

A driver pulled out a gun and shot a man in another car after an argument at a Queens intersection.

De Blasio names NYPD's Monahan senior advisor; Harrison named Chief of Department

Terence Monahan, the highest-ranking uniformed police officer in the NYPD, is leaving the department to become Mayor Bill de Blasio's senior advisor. 

NYC middle schools reopen for first time since November

Students receiving in-person instruction are required to wear face coverings at all times, maintain distance from others and submit to random COVID-19 testing.