Commissioner Shea outlines his goals for the NYPD
Dermot Shea has taken the reins of the New York City Police Department. She outlined his goals for his tenure at the top of the largest police force in the United States.
Dermot Shea has taken the reins of the New York City Police Department. She outlined his goals for his tenure at the top of the largest police force in the United States.
Couple has sex on subway platform, NYPD says
The 200-pound man started having sex with the woman on the platform in front of several other subway riders, according to police.
The 200-pound man started having sex with the woman on the platform in front of several other subway riders, according to police.
Amazon pulls ‘disturbing’ Christmas ornaments showing Auschwitz concentration camp after protest
Amazon pulled a number of holiday ornaments featuring images of the Auschwitz death camp posted by sellers on its platform.
Amazon pulled a number of holiday ornaments featuring images of the Auschwitz death camp posted by sellers on its platform.
NYPD’s new commissioner takes charge as big challenges loom
Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea succeeds James O’Neill on Sunday as commissioner of the New York Police Department.
Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea succeeds James O’Neill on Sunday as commissioner of the New York Police Department.
New York state troopers may get body cameras
Many police department have body cameras that officers wear while on duty. The New York State Police does not have any. Some lawmakers are hoping to change that.
Many police department have body cameras that officers wear while on duty. The New York State Police does not have any. Some lawmakers are hoping to change that.
NYPD monitoring London terror attack investigation
The NYPD is monitoring the events in London, where someone stabbed several people near London Bridge.
The NYPD is monitoring the events in London, where someone stabbed several people near London Bridge.
Walmart facing backlash for offering employees discount instead of holiday pay
Many Walmart shoppers were not pleased to learn that the retail giant's employees do not earn holiday pay for foregoing time with their families.
Many Walmart shoppers were not pleased to learn that the retail giant's employees do not earn holiday pay for foregoing time with their families.
'Who's next?': Superstar Sia pretends to be lottery winner, pays for groceries at Walmart
Australian pop superstar Sia shocked shoppers at a Walmart in California on Wednesday when she pretended to be a lottery winner and bought groceries for them.
Australian pop superstar Sia shocked shoppers at a Walmart in California on Wednesday when she pretended to be a lottery winner and bought groceries for them.
Starbucks barista writes ‘Pig’ on police officer’s cup
An Oklahoma police officer got a Starbucks cup with the word "Pig" on a label and the company later apologized for the incident.
An Oklahoma police officer got a Starbucks cup with the word "Pig" on a label and the company later apologized for the incident.
New York City looks to regulate store receipts
The New York City Council will consider four bills to regulate paper receipts.
The New York City Council will consider four bills to regulate paper receipts.
Amazon workers go on strike on Black Friday
Union representative Orhan Akman said Amazon staff want to send a signal that their work can’t be bought with the kind of extreme discounts Amazon offers around this time of the year.
Union representative Orhan Akman said Amazon staff want to send a signal that their work can’t be bought with the kind of extreme discounts Amazon offers around this time of the year.
Maybe it's a sign...Facebook and Instagram experience outages this Thanksgiving
So far, the problems have only been going on for a few hours.
So far, the problems have only been going on for a few hours.
Amazon, Walmart others under gun for 1-day delivery
This year, holiday stress may take on a whole new meaning for online retailers. Amazon, Walmart and others have promised to deliver more of their orders within 24 hours of customers clicking on “Buy.”
This year, holiday stress may take on a whole new meaning for online retailers. Amazon, Walmart and others have promised to deliver more of their orders within 24 hours of customers clicking on “Buy.”
New York City set to ban flavored vape products
Flavored vaping products will soon be outlawed in New York City. Lawmakers voted to ban all e-cigarette and e-liquid flavors except tobacco. The mayor said he will sign the bill or let it take effect immediately.
Flavored vaping products will soon be outlawed in New York City. Lawmakers voted to ban all e-cigarette and e-liquid flavors except tobacco. The mayor said he will sign the bill or let it take effect immediately.
Comedian hosts Thanksgiving feast on the L train
Subway riders ate a Thanksgiving meal on the L train. A comedian named Jodell "Joe Show" Lewis staged the surefire viral event.
Subway riders ate a Thanksgiving meal on the L train. A comedian named Jodell "Joe Show" Lewis staged the surefire viral event.
Cancellations drop but hundreds of NJ Transit trains cancelled monthly
New Jersey Transit has released data showing how often its trains have been delayed or cancelled in the last three years.
New Jersey Transit has released data showing how often its trains have been delayed or cancelled in the last three years.
The Paris Theatre reopens, thanks to Netflix
Netflix has leased the shuttered Paris Theatre in Midtown Manhattan for special events, screenings, and theatrical runs of its own films.
Netflix has leased the shuttered Paris Theatre in Midtown Manhattan for special events, screenings, and theatrical runs of its own films.
City Council scrutinizes MTA's capital spending plan
New York's subways, buses, and railroads are in dire need to an upgrade. The MTA is plannin to spend $51.5 billion over five years on its capital plan.
New York's subways, buses, and railroads are in dire need to an upgrade. The MTA is plannin to spend $51.5 billion over five years on its capital plan.
Passengers on New York subway have Thanksgiving feast complete with turkey and sides
Passengers on a New York Subway held a Thanksgiving feast on the subway complete with a table full of turkey, sides, non-alcoholic bubbly, and electric candles.
Passengers on a New York Subway held a Thanksgiving feast on the subway complete with a table full of turkey, sides, non-alcoholic bubbly, and electric candles.
Amazon workers describe brutal work conditions
Workers at a Staten Island Amazon fulfillment center claim they are working in brutal conditions that are more dangerous than coal mines and expected to do work at rates design for robots and not humans.
Workers at a Staten Island Amazon fulfillment center claim they are working in brutal conditions that are more dangerous than coal mines and expected to do work at rates design for robots and not humans.