Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks show to return, full-scale
A full-scale fireworks show by Macy's will return this year to celebrate the nation's independence and the rebirth of New York City.
NYC herd immunity in jeopardy as 5 million vaccine goal not likely
Mayor Bill de Blasio is conceding that he will likely fall short of his initial goal of five million New Yorkers vaccinated by the end of June, but not by much.
NYPD and ATF team up to combat illegal guns
The mayor says federal agents with the ATF will be embedded with the NYPD to track down and stop the flow of illegal guns into New York.
New York City jails to end solitary confinement
The New York City Board of Correction has voted unanimously to end solitary confinement in the city’s jails.
Man stabbed in Central Park
A man was stabbed on the east side of Central Park late Sunday night.
NYC launching in-school vaccination program at 4 Bronx schools
The city's new pilot program is aimed at getting more children between the ages of 12 and 17 vaccinated.
NYC schools to be in-person only in September, de Blasio says
"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
As trash piles up, NYC says help is coming
The NYC Sanitation Department collects more than 10,000 tons of garbage each day. And yet, the trash continues to pile up.
Cuomo slams New York City over subway crime
The governor says people just don't feel safe riding the subway in New York City anymore.
Why kicking Trump off Bronx golf course may not be easy
Donald Trump intends to fight New York City's plans to fire his company from running a city golf course in the Bronx. Trump's son Eric is demanding a payout of more than $30 million.
Fight over Columbus Day in New York City
Some Italian-Americans have demanded Columbus Day be restored as a holiday on the New York City public schools calendar.
Free Metro-Cards, passes on Metro-North, LIRR in bid to get more people vaccinated
In an effort to increase vaccinations across New York State, free tickets are being offered in exchange for getting vaccinated.
Pending CDC approval, New York ready to vaccinate kids 12 and older
The FDA has said the Pfizer vaccine is safe for kids 12 to 15. If the CDC signs off on the vaccine, New York is ready to start giving shots to children in that age group.
NYC offering free show tickets, passes to attractions in exchange for vaccination
New York City is making a push to encourage people to get vaccinated by offering free tickets, passes, and memberships to various attractions.
More COVID restrictions ease across NYC, NJ, CT
More restrictions are easing in New York City, New Jersey, and Connecticut just in time for Mother's Day weekend.
NYC wants to offer free COVID vaccinations to all tourists
Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to offer free vaccinations to all tourists at popular attractions.
Staten Island in midst of pedestrian safety crisis, study says
During the first four months of 2021, pedestrian crashes were up 65% in New York. Most of those crashes happened on Staten Island and in Brooklyn.
New York to begin major reopening on May 19; full subway service to resume May 17
New York State will begin a major reopening on May 19 and around-the-clock subway service will resume May 17.
De Blasio calls city workers back to offices; some aren't happy
Mayor Bill de Blasio said it is safe for municipal workers to return.
While de Blasio calls for fully reopening NYC on July 1, Cuomo responds it's his call
Pointing to a successful effort to vaccinate millions of New Yorkers from the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city will fully reopen on July 1.