Car ban in effect along stretch of 14th Street in Manhattan
A stretch of 14th Street in Manhattan is now a buses-only throroughfare or 'busway' from 6 a.m.- 10 p.m.
A stretch of 14th Street in Manhattan is now a buses-only throroughfare or 'busway' from 6 a.m.- 10 p.m.
Is your password strong enough?
At this point, anyone using a computer should know that they should use a different password for every one of their online accounts. But with an ever-increasing number of sites requiring us to create logins, devising and remembering unique passwords has become almost impossible. Now, however many passwords you have, Google?s new ?password check? service will allow you to scan the internet to see which and how many of your passwords have been compromised. So far, over one million people have looked, discovering over 300,000 compromised passwords.
At this point, anyone using a computer should know that they should use a different password for every one of their online accounts. But with an ever-increasing number of sites requiring us to create logins, devising and remembering unique passwords has become almost impossible. Now, however many passwords you have, Google?s new ?password check? service will allow you to scan the internet to see which and how many of your passwords have been compromised. So far, over one million people have looked, discovering over 300,000 compromised passwords.
Lawmakers launch investigation in NJ Transit's 'failures'
Lawmakers in New Jersey are launching an investigation into the state's beleaguered transit system.
Lawmakers in New Jersey are launching an investigation into the state's beleaguered transit system.
NYPD officer killed by friendly fire
An NYPD officer who was killed during a struggle with a suspect in the Bronx early Sunday morning was killed by fellow officers in a friendly fire incident, police reported on Monday.
An NYPD officer who was killed during a struggle with a suspect in the Bronx early Sunday morning was killed by fellow officers in a friendly fire incident, police reported on Monday.
NYPD officer arrested on sex charges involving young girl
A New York City police detective who monitors sex offenders has been arrested on sex abuse charges involving a 12-year-old girl.
A New York City police detective who monitors sex offenders has been arrested on sex abuse charges involving a 12-year-old girl.
NYPD tries to address suicide risk among officers
The NYPD and the New York City Department of Investigation will now measure "officer wellness" during performance reviews.
The NYPD and the New York City Department of Investigation will now measure "officer wellness" during performance reviews.
Woman gets working iPhone back 15 months after losing it at the bottom of a river
A woman who lost her iPhone during an outing on a river in South Carolina got it back in working condition after a YouTube star and diver found it more than a year later.
A woman who lost her iPhone during an outing on a river in South Carolina got it back in working condition after a YouTube star and diver found it more than a year later.
Apple warns of iOS 13 bug which lets third-party keyboards access your data without permission
Apple discovered a bug in its iOS 13 and iPadOS which poses a potential security threat to users who have installed certain keyboard apps on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
Apple discovered a bug in its iOS 13 and iPadOS which poses a potential security threat to users who have installed certain keyboard apps on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
City Council passes bill to encourage overnight deliveries in NYC
A new bill passed by the New York City Council on Wednesday requires the city to study its facilities below 60th Street in Manhattan, and in two other heavily congested outer borough locations to see if and where off-peak deliveries make sense.
A new bill passed by the New York City Council on Wednesday requires the city to study its facilities below 60th Street in Manhattan, and in two other heavily congested outer borough locations to see if and where off-peak deliveries make sense.
Students across NYC prepping for SHSAT exam
The pressure is on with just about a month to go until test day for the Specialized High School Admissions test, the lone entry exam for entry into the City's eight elite high schools.
The pressure is on with just about a month to go until test day for the Specialized High School Admissions test, the lone entry exam for entry into the City's eight elite high schools.
Children of 9/11 first responders graduate from FDNY academy
On Tuesday, 301 probationary firefighters graduated from the FDNY Fire Academy, but this year’s graduation had an extra bit of meaning, as 19 of the graduates are children of first responders who died on 9/11 or from a 9/11-related illness. 2019’s class is the largest group of legacy graduates in the FDNY’s history.
On Tuesday, 301 probationary firefighters graduated from the FDNY Fire Academy, but this year’s graduation had an extra bit of meaning, as 19 of the graduates are children of first responders who died on 9/11 or from a 9/11-related illness. 2019’s class is the largest group of legacy graduates in the FDNY’s history.
Children of 9/11 first responders graduate from FDNY academy
On Tuesday, 301 probationary firefighters graduated from the FDNY Fire Academy, but this year?s graduation had an extra bit of meaning, as 19 of the graduates are children of first responders who died on 9/11 or from a 9/11-related illness. 2019?s class is the largest group of legacy graduates in the FDNY?s history.
On Tuesday, 301 probationary firefighters graduated from the FDNY Fire Academy, but this year?s graduation had an extra bit of meaning, as 19 of the graduates are children of first responders who died on 9/11 or from a 9/11-related illness. 2019?s class is the largest group of legacy graduates in the FDNY?s history.
NY State Police warn of online employment scam
The New York State Police has issued a warning to the public about an online employment scam.
The New York State Police has issued a warning to the public about an online employment scam.
Google wins case over EU's 'right to be forgotten' rules
Handing Google a major victory, the European Union's highest court ruled Tuesday that the EU's "right to be forgotten" rules that allow people to control what comes up when their name is searched online do not apply outside the 28-nation bloc.
Handing Google a major victory, the European Union's highest court ruled Tuesday that the EU's "right to be forgotten" rules that allow people to control what comes up when their name is searched online do not apply outside the 28-nation bloc.
2 seriously injured when car, train collide in NJ
A car and train collided in River Edge, NJ.
A car and train collided in River Edge, NJ.
How will congestion pricing work for drivers?
This week, the MTA released its capital plan, anticipating pulling $15B from congestion pricing, a toll imposed on drivers who cruise or loiter south of 60th Street and to use that money to fix the city?s transit system.
This week, the MTA released its capital plan, anticipating pulling $15B from congestion pricing, a toll imposed on drivers who cruise or loiter south of 60th Street and to use that money to fix the city?s transit system.
NYPD officers revive runner in Central Park
Officer Benjamin Beiro and Officer Nicholas Noto of the New York City Police Department are being hailed as heroes when they stepped in to help save the life of a runner who collapsed I Central Park on September 18.
Officer Benjamin Beiro and Officer Nicholas Noto of the New York City Police Department are being hailed as heroes when they stepped in to help save the life of a runner who collapsed I Central Park on September 18.
MTA wants to overhaul transit system at $54 billion
Modernizing subway signals, adding 70 new elevators to improve accessibility, installing� more than 1,900 new subway cars, 500 electric buses and extending the 2nd ???????Ave.�line by 2024: these are just some promises the MTA is making in its new capital plan to overhaul New York?s crumbling transit system.
Modernizing subway signals, adding 70 new elevators to improve accessibility, installing� more than 1,900 new subway cars, 500 electric buses and extending the 2nd ???????Ave.�line by 2024: these are just some promises the MTA is making in its new capital plan to overhaul New York?s crumbling transit system.
NYPD searching for trio of robbers in Queens
The NYPD is asking for the public?s assistance finding three suspects who allegedly robbed a man in Queens on September 13.
The NYPD is asking for the public?s assistance finding three suspects who allegedly robbed a man in Queens on September 13.
MTA adding 500 officers to fix homeless problem
Cracking down on homelessness in subway stations, trains and buses is one of the many reasons why New York City Transit President Andy Byford says the MTA is hiring 500 new transit police officers.
Cracking down on homelessness in subway stations, trains and buses is one of the many reasons why New York City Transit President Andy Byford says the MTA is hiring 500 new transit police officers.