Bill giving protections to Uber drivers, others moves ahead
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) ? California lawmakers sent the governor a bill Wednesday that would give new wage and benefit protections to workers at so-called gig economy companies such as Uber and Lyft where people pick up jobs on their own schedule.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) ? California lawmakers sent the governor a bill Wednesday that would give new wage and benefit protections to workers at so-called gig economy companies such as Uber and Lyft where people pick up jobs on their own schedule.
Friends with benefits: Can Facebook tackle your love life?
Facebook is tackling a new frontier: love. Facebook Dating, a matchmaking service the company already offers in Brazil, Canada and 17 other countries, arrives in the U.S. on Thursday. But after years of privacy missteps by the social network, will people trust it with their love lives?
Facebook is tackling a new frontier: love. Facebook Dating, a matchmaking service the company already offers in Brazil, Canada and 17 other countries, arrives in the U.S. on Thursday. But after years of privacy missteps by the social network, will people trust it with their love lives?
Police searching for teens linked to East Village assault
The NYPD is asking for the public?s assistance finding three teens after a 84-year-old man was assaulted in Manhattan?s East Village.
The NYPD is asking for the public?s assistance finding three teens after a 84-year-old man was assaulted in Manhattan?s East Village.
MTA says its tired of retrieving AirPods from subway tracks
AirPods, the $159 wireless Bluetooth earbuds created by Apple, can be seen being worn by commuters all over New York City, but the wireless earbuds are easy to lose. They are so easy to lose�that the MTA is reportedly considering a new public-service announcement warning commuters not to remove the expensive electronics when they are boarding or exiting trains.�
AirPods, the $159 wireless Bluetooth earbuds created by Apple, can be seen being worn by commuters all over New York City, but the wireless earbuds are easy to lose. They are so easy to lose�that the MTA is reportedly considering a new public-service announcement warning commuters not to remove the expensive electronics when they are boarding or exiting trains.�
NYPD: Shootings, hate crimes up, overall crime down
The NYPD announced Wednesday that while overall crime has declined over the last year, there has been an increase in shootings and hate crimes compared to 2018.
The NYPD announced Wednesday that while overall crime has declined over the last year, there has been an increase in shootings and hate crimes compared to 2018.
Operation indiscriminately infects iPhones with spyware
Researchers say suspected nation-state hackers infected Apple iPhones with spyware over two years in what security experts on Friday called an alarming security failure for a company whose calling card is privacy.
Researchers say suspected nation-state hackers infected Apple iPhones with spyware over two years in what security experts on Friday called an alarming security failure for a company whose calling card is privacy.
Brooklyn Borough President releases PSA after NYPD suicides
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, a new-retired NYPD officer who spent over two decades on the force, made waves Friday morning urging NYPD officers to look for help before taking what he calls that ?one shot.?
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, a new-retired NYPD officer who spent over two decades on the force, made waves Friday morning urging NYPD officers to look for help before taking what he calls that ?one shot.?
Video shows Tesla driver asleep behind wheel in California
Video circulating on social media Friday appeared to show a Tesla driver asleep at the wheel as the vehicle traveled at high speeds down the 5 Freeway near Los Angeles.
Video circulating on social media Friday appeared to show a Tesla driver asleep at the wheel as the vehicle traveled at high speeds down the 5 Freeway near Los Angeles.
Locals demand Long Island City firehouse reopen
As Long Island City?s real estate market continues to prosper locals are arguing that the need for emergency services is growing.
As Long Island City?s real estate market continues to prosper locals are arguing that the need for emergency services is growing.
2 NYC women caught in 2015 terrorism sting plead guilty
NEW YORK (AP) ? Two women caught in a 2015 terrorism sting involving an undercover New York Police Department officer posing as an Islamic convert pleaded guilty on Friday to charges they studied how to make bombs for a terrorist attack on U.S. soil.
NEW YORK (AP) ? Two women caught in a 2015 terrorism sting involving an undercover New York Police Department officer posing as an Islamic convert pleaded guilty on Friday to charges they studied how to make bombs for a terrorist attack on U.S. soil.
NYPD searching for shirtless man wanted in string of NYC assaults
The NYPD is looking for a man accused of randomly attacking four people in Manhattan in August.
The NYPD is looking for a man accused of randomly attacking four people in Manhattan in August.
NYPD searching for person of interest in suspicious package subway scare
Police say they are seeking Larry Griffin, a man from West Virginia in connection to the placing of several rice cookers in Manhattan that sparked a rush-hour scare Friday morning.
Police say they are seeking Larry Griffin, a man from West Virginia in connection to the placing of several rice cookers in Manhattan that sparked a rush-hour scare Friday morning.
Tempers flare as MTA attempts to address overtime issues
Tempers flared at the MTA as the state agency attempts to assess its massive overtime bill, which is costing the MTA over $1 billion each year.
Tempers flared at the MTA as the state agency attempts to assess its massive overtime bill, which is costing the MTA over $1 billion each year.
Sister of 9th NYPD suicide criticizes department
After yet another NYPD officer committed suicide this year on Wednesday, a parade of officials have called it part of ?a crisis,? asking officers to seek help and take mental health issues seriously.
After yet another NYPD officer committed suicide this year on Wednesday, a parade of officials have called it part of ?a crisis,? asking officers to seek help and take mental health issues seriously.
NYPD searching for person of interest after pressure cooker scare
The NYPD has released a photo of a person of interest wanted for questioning after they left a suspicious package a Manhattan subway station.
The NYPD has released a photo of a person of interest wanted for questioning after they left a suspicious package a Manhattan subway station.
MTA board will hold special meeting to discuss OT issues
The MTA Board will hold a special meeting at 12pm Friday to discuss the growing issue of exorbitant overtime paid to NYCT, LIRR, and Metro North workers.
The MTA Board will hold a special meeting at 12pm Friday to discuss the growing issue of exorbitant overtime paid to NYCT, LIRR, and Metro North workers.
NYPD, officials shocked by sudden rash of police suicides
A rash of suicides by police officers has shaken the New York Police Department.
A rash of suicides by police officers has shaken the New York Police Department.
Report: MTA workers brought in almost $1B in overtime in 2018
According to a report commissioned by the MTA Board, transit workers on New York City?s buses and subways alone racked up nearly one billion dollars in overtime in 2018.
According to a report commissioned by the MTA Board, transit workers on New York City?s buses and subways alone racked up nearly one billion dollars in overtime in 2018.
Aviation camp for kids in on Long Island
A 15-year NYPD veteran has started a non-profit camp to introduce kids who otherwise couldn't to the aviation industry.
A 15-year NYPD veteran has started a non-profit camp to introduce kids who otherwise couldn't to the aviation industry.
String of NYPD suicides shakes officials
A recent string of suicides by members of the New York City Police Department has left local official stunned and aiming to take on a mental health crisis in the police force.
A recent string of suicides by members of the New York City Police Department has left local official stunned and aiming to take on a mental health crisis in the police force.