TikTok ban: How and when app will reportedly shut down for U.S. users

TikTok is a cultural phenomenon with more than 170 million users in the U.S., and if it does get banned, it’s not clear where TikTok’s masses will go.

Every NYC subway station will have uniformed cops overnight: Hochul plan

Every subway station in New York City will have a uniformed officer onboard subway platforms and trains from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., NY Gov. Kathy Hochul announced in Tuesday's State of the State.

NYC man accused of randomly stabbing 14-year-old has long rap sheet: Who is he?

Waldo Mejia has an extensive criminal record dating back to 2015, having been arrested four times for burglary, arson and possession of a gun. In 2024, he was arrested for stabbing another victim's Ring camera with a kitchen knife.

Uber offering free rides to teens who failed their driving exam

Uber is offering free rides to teens who recently failed their driving test, helping parents manage transportation and easing stress for young drivers.

Amazon is ending its 'Try Before You Buy' program: What to know

Amazon is ending its "Prime Try Before You Buy," a program that lets customers try out certain clothing, shoes and accessories and only pay for what they want to keep.

Amazon trims back DEI initiatives, latest company to make cuts

Amazon just joined Meta, Walmart and a host of other firms in trimming back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Here's what to know.

Bronx fire displaces hundreds, leaves lingering questions over building conditions

Investigators are continuing to look into the cause of an apartment building fire in the Bronx that left over 250 people homeless, as some residents say desperation due to poor heating conditions in the building may have led to the fire.

TikTok US ban: Supreme Court hears arguments over whether popular app stays or goes

In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday in arguments over the fate of TikTok.

NYPD officer in serious condition after car crash in Harlem

The crash, which happened at West 122nd Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard, left the officer and another woman injured.

NYC congestion pricing: How does it impact teachers?

The United Federation of Teachers has long opposed congestion pricing and are fighting to end it.

New York lawmakers could increase taxes for MTA funding: 'Gross mismanagement'

"Before we ask the taxpayers of New York to go back into their pockets and to pay more, how about just having those people who are jumping the turnstiles, are fare beaters, how about having them pay their fair share?"

Here's the story behind the woman set on fire in the NYC subway

A woman set on fire inside a New York City subway has raised questions about how a world traveler and former Merck employee ended up homeless and burned on a train.

UFC head Dana White, strong Trump supporter, joins Meta's board of directors

UFC CEO Dana White is among three new members of Meta Platforms Inc.'s board of directors as the social media giant shifts its focus to AI and the metaverse.

Robbers hit 49 stores across NYC, stole ATMs, cash: NYPD

Police said the trio of burglars struck 49 stores across Upper Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens between Sept. 19 and Dec. 26.

NYC congestion pricing: FDNY demands exemptions for on-duty vehicles

Congestion pricing has officially begun in New York City, and even fire officials are sounding the alarm on having to pay while on duty.