Potential bus drivers' strike looms over beginning of NYC school year
The new school year could be getting off to a bumpy start in New York City, with bus drivers threatening to go on strike and thousands of migrant children set to enter the city's public schools.
The new school year could be getting off to a bumpy start in New York City, with bus drivers threatening to go on strike and thousands of migrant children set to enter the city's public schools.
NYC migrant crisis: Uncertainty over immunization deadlines for migrant children
Officials say migrant parents have 30 days to bring their children to the Roosevelt Hotel to get checked out by a doctor and get the required vaccinations, but there may be no consequences for not doing so.
Officials say migrant parents have 30 days to bring their children to the Roosevelt Hotel to get checked out by a doctor and get the required vaccinations, but there may be no consequences for not doing so.
NYC, MTA announce new initiative to stop subway surfing
A new initiative aims to use young people's voices to deter other teens from subway surfing, while getting social media companies to remove videos of the dangerous stunt from their platforms.
A new initiative aims to use young people's voices to deter other teens from subway surfing, while getting social media companies to remove videos of the dangerous stunt from their platforms.
Glitch on TrainTime app disrupts commute for Long Islanders
Some Long Island Railroad riders returning to work after the holiday weekend were met with frustration after a glitch on the TrainTime app forced customers to use the machines to buy tickets.
Some Long Island Railroad riders returning to work after the holiday weekend were met with frustration after a glitch on the TrainTime app forced customers to use the machines to buy tickets.
NYPD agrees to reform protest tactics in settlement over George Floyd protest response
The setttlement will require the NYPD to deploy fewer, less militarized officers to most public protests.
The setttlement will require the NYPD to deploy fewer, less militarized officers to most public protests.
Disney encourages Spectrum customers to move to Hulu + Live TV amid Charter dispute
In a blog post, Disney said it is hopeful an agreement will be reached to restore access to ABC, ESPN, and other Disney-owned channels that have been blacked out for Spectrum customers amid the ongoing dispute.
In a blog post, Disney said it is hopeful an agreement will be reached to restore access to ABC, ESPN, and other Disney-owned channels that have been blacked out for Spectrum customers amid the ongoing dispute.
LIRR service changes go into effect Tuesday: What to know
The MTA has implemented a slew of service changes that will increase LIRR service to Penn Station, and add more direct service to Brooklyn.
The MTA has implemented a slew of service changes that will increase LIRR service to Penn Station, and add more direct service to Brooklyn.
West Indian Day parade draws thousands of revelers in Brooklyn
The parade, one of the world's largest celebrations of Caribbean culture, was largely peaceful until a shooting and slashing incident in Crown Heights that left 3 injured.
The parade, one of the world's largest celebrations of Caribbean culture, was largely peaceful until a shooting and slashing incident in Crown Heights that left 3 injured.
Staten Island lawmakers oppose relaxed vaccination rules for children of asylum seekers
The Department of Education said this week, students in temporary housing do not need to show proof of vaccination but have 30 days to get inoculated.
The Department of Education said this week, students in temporary housing do not need to show proof of vaccination but have 30 days to get inoculated.
Security measures heightened for J'ouvert and West Indian Day Parade
J’Ouvert and the West Indian Day Parade bring homemade dishes, colorful costumes, steel pan music, and up to two million revelers to Crown Heights.
J’Ouvert and the West Indian Day Parade bring homemade dishes, colorful costumes, steel pan music, and up to two million revelers to Crown Heights.
Apple reportedly doing 3D printing trials for watches
The tech giant has recently done so for the steel casing of the Apple Watch 9, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.
The tech giant has recently done so for the steel casing of the Apple Watch 9, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.
NYPD to use drones to monitor backyard parties this weekend, spurring privacy concerns
The NYPD plans to pilot the unmanned aircrafts in response to complaints about large gatherings, including private events, over Labor Day weekend.
The NYPD plans to pilot the unmanned aircrafts in response to complaints about large gatherings, including private events, over Labor Day weekend.
Man arrested for shoving woman onto subway tracks in Tribeca
Authorities have charged 41-year-old Samuel Junker with felony assault after he allegedly pushed a 34-year-old woman onto the tracks in an unprovoked attack.
Authorities have charged 41-year-old Samuel Junker with felony assault after he allegedly pushed a 34-year-old woman onto the tracks in an unprovoked attack.
NYC West Indian Day Parade: NYPD security preparations underway
The Labor Day tradition sees over two million people turn out along Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, and begins early Monday morning with J'Ouvert celebrations honoring Caribbean culture.
The Labor Day tradition sees over two million people turn out along Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, and begins early Monday morning with J'Ouvert celebrations honoring Caribbean culture.
Off-duty NYPD officer shot in Queens: officials
The shooting happened on Queens Boulevard in the Maspeth section.
The shooting happened on Queens Boulevard in the Maspeth section.
NYC crime: Woman shoved onto subway tracks in Tribeca
It happened just after 11 p.m. Tuesday night at the Chambers Street station.
It happened just after 11 p.m. Tuesday night at the Chambers Street station.
Street repairs underway following Times Square water main break
The rushing water was only a few inches deep on the street, but videos posted to social media showed the flood cascading into the Times Square subway station, down stairwells and through ventilation grates.
The rushing water was only a few inches deep on the street, but videos posted to social media showed the flood cascading into the Times Square subway station, down stairwells and through ventilation grates.
FDNY makes history with most diverse graduating class yet
The FDNY welcomed 303 new members on Tuesday in one of the most diverse graduating classes in the department's history.
The FDNY welcomed 303 new members on Tuesday in one of the most diverse graduating classes in the department's history.
Times Square water main break floods streets, disrupts subway service
Closures should be expected on 7th Ave., between W. 42nd St. and W. 39th St., as well as around 40th St. and 8th Ave.
Closures should be expected on 7th Ave., between W. 42nd St. and W. 39th St., as well as around 40th St. and 8th Ave.
Amazon raising free-shipping minimums for some customers without Prime memberships
The move comes as the online retail giant works to cut costs across different areas of its business.
The move comes as the online retail giant works to cut costs across different areas of its business.