FDNY rescues person trapped in strong currents near Roosevelt Island Bridge | WATCH
According to the FDNY, the rescue unfolded around 10 p.m. on the south side of the bridge, where the individual was found clinging to a pipe conduit just above the surface.
Nearly 10K housing units, 34 St. busway corridor: NYC Council approves rezoning plan
The New York City Council has approved a plan that would create over 9,500 units of housing and a busway on 34th Street, among other things.
Amazon adds fresh groceries to free same-day delivery for Prime members
Amazon Prime members in more than 1,000 U.S. cities can now get fresh groceries like milk, fruit, and vegetables delivered the same day alongside other household items, with plans to expand to over 2,300 cities by the end of 2025.
More greenways are coming to NYC: What and where greenways are
New York City will soon have more greenways… but what exactly is a "greenway?"
Overnight fire rips through boats docked in Queens
Video captures a massive overnight fire that destroyed four boats in Queens, injuring a firefighter. The cause remains under investigation.
Police shoot armed man in Brooklyn: officials
An investigation is underway after police shot a man in a busy area of a Brooklyn neighborhood Tuesday night.
Pedestrians walk faster than NYC crosstown bus
Local leaders, including Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander, raced the 34th Street bus to promote a proposed busway on the street corridor.
Trains resume Brooklyn subway station stop after massive marquee collapse
Great news for New York City commuters - a busy subway station in Brooklyn Heights is back open after a marquee collapse forced its closure.
Eliminating 300k parking spots in NYC, $3B price tag
One local law could eliminate 300,000 parking spots in New York City.
NYC subway delays: Multiple trains disrupted after West Fourth Street power outage
Subway service is facing major disruptions, with the B, C and M lines dealing with severe delays. Lines also experiencing delays include the A, D, E, F, Q, R, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Man killed by moving NYC subway train after getting into fight on platform
A man was killed by a moving train at a Brooklyn subway station earlier today after getting into an altercation with another rider.
Tesla diner in Los Angeles faces controversy
The new Tesla Diner in Hollywood is drawing large crowds but faces some complaints from neighbors about parking, traffic, and noise.
NYC subway conductor's announcements make people's day
A frequent New York City 6 train conductor is known for his cheerful announcements and commentary.
NYC subway lines experiencing delays after power outage
Several New York City subway lines are suspended or partially suspended due to a power outage in Manhattan during the busy morning commute on a scorching-hot day.
Man wins payout after Google photographs him in the nude in his yard
An Argentine court has ordered Google to pay a man who was photographed completely naked in his backyard by a Google Street View car.
NYC Summer Streets 2025: What to know
Enjoy car-free fun for the next five Saturdays in New York City.
Over 50 platform barriers installed at these New York City subway stations
The MTA installed protective platform edge barriers at over 50 NYC subway stations, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's office announced.
18-year-old woman took NYC subway for a ride, now in custody
The teenager accused of hijacking an N train in Queens on July 17 is now in police custody following a similar incident in the Bronx.
When are Pumpkin Spice Lattes coming back to Starbucks?
Starbucks is gearing up for the return of its iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte, the brand’s most popular seasonal beverage.
Amazon cuts hundreds of jobs in AWS cloud division
The tech giant notified employees impacted by the layoffs on Thursday.

















