FTC reports surge of social media scams amid COVID-19 pandemic
According to the Federal Trade Commission, there has been a spike in complaints about social media scams, especially on Facebook and Instagram.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, there has been a spike in complaints about social media scams, especially on Facebook and Instagram.
Gunmen open fire from car into crowd in Brooklyn injuring 5, killing 1
Five men and one woman were shot in Prospect Lefferts Gardens leaving a 23-year-old man dead after he was struck in the chest.
Five men and one woman were shot in Prospect Lefferts Gardens leaving a 23-year-old man dead after he was struck in the chest.
COVID-19 numbers in NYC schools remain low
New York City is about a month into its COVID-delayed school year and early data from student testing shows a small number of positive COVID cases.
New York City is about a month into its COVID-delayed school year and early data from student testing shows a small number of positive COVID cases.
NYPD will be at all poll sites during early voting and on Election Day
NYPD noted the contentious nature of this year's presidential campaign coupled with ongoing demonstrations for social reforms.
NYPD noted the contentious nature of this year's presidential campaign coupled with ongoing demonstrations for social reforms.
Two hospitalized after subway attack in Brooklyn
An elderly woman was shoved onto the subway tracks and two other victims were injured in an incident in a Brooklyn subway station.
An elderly woman was shoved onto the subway tracks and two other victims were injured in an incident in a Brooklyn subway station.
1 in 4 NYC transit workers may have had coronavirus, survey finds
Nearly one in four of New York City's MTA workers may have contracted coronavirus, a much higher number than previously reported, a new study found.
Nearly one in four of New York City's MTA workers may have contracted coronavirus, a much higher number than previously reported, a new study found.
Calls for Facebook, Twitter to halt trending sections ahead of election gather steam
Calls for Twitter and Facebook to temporarily halt their respective trending features in the U.S. ahead of the 2020 presidential election are gaining steam with just two weeks until Election Day.
Calls for Twitter and Facebook to temporarily halt their respective trending features in the U.S. ahead of the 2020 presidential election are gaining steam with just two weeks until Election Day.
MTA rolls out first real-time subway map
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has unveiled a real-time map of the subway system.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has unveiled a real-time map of the subway system.
Disneyland, California's major theme parks to remain closed
Those who were hoping to return to Disneyland and California's other major theme parks are going to have to continue waiting, according to state officials.
Those who were hoping to return to Disneyland and California's other major theme parks are going to have to continue waiting, according to state officials.
Starbucks praises Black barista's response to mask-eschewing customer who yelled ‘f--- Black Lives Matter'
A Starbucks barista in San Diego County is being praised for how she handled a disruptive customer who repeatedly refused to wear her mask and then shouted “f--- Black Lives Matter” as she was leaving the store.
A Starbucks barista in San Diego County is being praised for how she handled a disruptive customer who repeatedly refused to wear her mask and then shouted “f--- Black Lives Matter” as she was leaving the store.
DOJ to file antitrust lawsuit against Google
The Justice Department is expected to file a lawsuit Tuesday alleging that Google has been abusing its online dominance in online search to stifle competition and harm consumers.
The Justice Department is expected to file a lawsuit Tuesday alleging that Google has been abusing its online dominance in online search to stifle competition and harm consumers.
Convicted NYPD cop killer Anthony Bottom released from prison
Bottom, who killed Patrolman Joseph Piagentini and Patrolman Waverly Jones in 1971, was released from prison earlier this month.
Bottom, who killed Patrolman Joseph Piagentini and Patrolman Waverly Jones in 1971, was released from prison earlier this month.
Woman killed during triple shooting in Bronx restaurant
A 19-year-old woman is dead after a shooting Monday morning in the University Heights section of the Bronx.
A 19-year-old woman is dead after a shooting Monday morning in the University Heights section of the Bronx.
Man shot in back on West Village subway platform
The NYPD is on the hunt for the gunman who opened fire on a man on a West Village subway platform.
The NYPD is on the hunt for the gunman who opened fire on a man on a West Village subway platform.
Knife-wielding robber strikes three times in Crown Heights
Police want to find the man who threatened workers with a knife at three locations in Crown Heights.
Police want to find the man who threatened workers with a knife at three locations in Crown Heights.
Facebook says it's ready to fight against misinformation amid COVID-19 pandemic, election
Facebook is facing its toughest challenge yet: an election complicated by a pandemic, a deeply divided nation lured by conspiracy theories and alternate versions of reality.
Facebook is facing its toughest challenge yet: an election complicated by a pandemic, a deeply divided nation lured by conspiracy theories and alternate versions of reality.
NYPD searching for man who robbed six Chinese-food delivery drivers in Queens
The NYPD is searching for a man wanted in connection to the robberies of six Chinese-food delivery drivers in Queens over the last two months.
The NYPD is searching for a man wanted in connection to the robberies of six Chinese-food delivery drivers in Queens over the last two months.
NYC finds racial disparities in school attendance and remote learning
New findings indicate significant racial disparities for students in New York City when it comes to attendance and remote learning.
New findings indicate significant racial disparities for students in New York City when it comes to attendance and remote learning.
Erratically-acting man in Brooklyn dies after being hospitalized
Police say an erratically-acting man in Brooklyn died after being taken to the hospital by first responders.
Police say an erratically-acting man in Brooklyn died after being taken to the hospital by first responders.
Man in custody after climbing New York Times building in Manhattan
A man has been taken into custody by the NYPD after scaling the New York Times building in Manhattan.
A man has been taken into custody by the NYPD after scaling the New York Times building in Manhattan.