LIRR launches PPE vending machines at Penn Station
The Long Island Rail Road announced Thursday that it has changed two vending machines at two locations inside of Penn Station to allow customers to buy personal protective equipment to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
The Long Island Rail Road announced Thursday that it has changed two vending machines at two locations inside of Penn Station to allow customers to buy personal protective equipment to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
NJ troopers rescue man trapped in car during flash flood
Bodycam video shows how state troopers trudged through floodwaters to help a man.
Bodycam video shows how state troopers trudged through floodwaters to help a man.
Feds: Men with ties to R. Kelly threatened his accusers
A man suspected of setting fire to a vehicle and two other men are facing federal charges in connection with threatening and intimidating women who have accused R&B singer R. Kelly of abuse.
A man suspected of setting fire to a vehicle and two other men are facing federal charges in connection with threatening and intimidating women who have accused R&B singer R. Kelly of abuse.
Uber may shut down for months in California, CEO warns
Uber's CEO said the ride-hailing company could cut service in California if a rule takes effect that grants drivers the status and benefits of employees.
Uber's CEO said the ride-hailing company could cut service in California if a rule takes effect that grants drivers the status and benefits of employees.
Brooklyn livery cab driver accused of raping passenger, 12
A New York City livery cab driver was arrested for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl in the backseat of his car, police said.
A New York City livery cab driver was arrested for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl in the backseat of his car, police said.
Pop-up parties, large gatherings continue to defy social distancing rules
It's the opposite of what you want to see in the middle of a pandemic. Dozens of unmasked partiers crammed onto an MTA bus in Maspeth, Queens while smoking, dancing and ignoring social distancing rules. The MTA is now trying to track down the culprits behind the pop-up party.
It's the opposite of what you want to see in the middle of a pandemic. Dozens of unmasked partiers crammed onto an MTA bus in Maspeth, Queens while smoking, dancing and ignoring social distancing rules. The MTA is now trying to track down the culprits behind the pop-up party.
Is it safe to ride public transit during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The main way that the virus spreads is through droplets people spray when they talk, cough or sneeze. That means the best way to reduce the spread of infection on public transit and elsewhere is to wear and mask and stay 6 feet from others, experts say.
The main way that the virus spreads is through droplets people spray when they talk, cough or sneeze. That means the best way to reduce the spread of infection on public transit and elsewhere is to wear and mask and stay 6 feet from others, experts say.
Facebook implements new policy targeting political groups that disguise themselves as news publishers
Facebook will no longer allow political entities to promote social issues, political or election content with its news exemption feature.
Facebook will no longer allow political entities to promote social issues, political or election content with its news exemption feature.
Lawsuit by former chief claims NYPD denies women top leadership roles
A former chief who was one of New York City's highest-ranking female police officials accused the department of denying women the opportunity to advance to senior leadership posts in a federal lawsuit.
A former chief who was one of New York City's highest-ranking female police officials accused the department of denying women the opportunity to advance to senior leadership posts in a federal lawsuit.
17-year-old Sesame Place employee assaulted after asking visitor to wear mask, police say
Police say a 17-year-old Sesame Place employee was assaulted after asking a park visitor to wear a mask.
Police say a 17-year-old Sesame Place employee was assaulted after asking a park visitor to wear a mask.
Scam alert: Viral Facebook post promoting 3 free Little Caesars pizzas is fake
A Facebook post promising three free pizzas is fake, but that hasn't stopped people from sharing it thousands of times.
A Facebook post promising three free pizzas is fake, but that hasn't stopped people from sharing it thousands of times.
Could Amazon turn shuttered malls into fulfillment centers?
Amazon is looking at using some shuttered J.C. Penney and Sears stores for Amazon fulfillment centers, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
Amazon is looking at using some shuttered J.C. Penney and Sears stores for Amazon fulfillment centers, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
MTA asks Apple for easier way to unlock iPhone while wearing masks
New York’s mass transit agency wants Apple to come up with a better way for iPhone users to unlock their phones without taking off their masks, as it seeks to guard against the spread of the coronavirus in buses and subways.
New York’s mass transit agency wants Apple to come up with a better way for iPhone users to unlock their phones without taking off their masks, as it seeks to guard against the spread of the coronavirus in buses and subways.
Cuomo says all schools in New York can reopen
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Power restored, mass transit resumes after outage in Manhattan, Queens
Dozens of blocks in Manhattan were cast into darkness after a power outage early Friday morning. The lights went out at about 5:15 a.m. on the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and Harlem.
Dozens of blocks in Manhattan were cast into darkness after a power outage early Friday morning. The lights went out at about 5:15 a.m. on the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and Harlem.
Woman stabbed inside Upper West Side subway station
The NYPD wants to find the man who stabbed a woman inside an Upper West Side subway station.
The NYPD wants to find the man who stabbed a woman inside an Upper West Side subway station.
BLM protester accused of sabotaging NYPD van
A man who had participated in a protest faces charges that he damaged the braking system of a police van.
A man who had participated in a protest faces charges that he damaged the braking system of a police van.
More than 349,000 homes, businesses without power in NJ
Crews on Thursday continued working to restore electricity to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in New Jersey days after Tropical Storm Isaias downed trees and power lines.
Crews on Thursday continued working to restore electricity to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in New Jersey days after Tropical Storm Isaias downed trees and power lines.
Carnegie Mellon teams up with Facebook, Google for COVID-19 survey
The university’s goal is to collect information that could help researchers in forecasting the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The university’s goal is to collect information that could help researchers in forecasting the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
BBB warns of ‘brushing’ scam: Packages from Amazon, other retailers being sent to people who didn’t order
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for a scam in the U.S. that involves an unknown sender shipping boxes of unordered merchandise from online retailers, including Amazon.
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for a scam in the U.S. that involves an unknown sender shipping boxes of unordered merchandise from online retailers, including Amazon.