How you can help the victims of the Bronx deadly apartment fire
The death toll was expected to rise in the horrifying building fire in the Bronx that killed at least 17 people including nine children. More than a dozen people remained in critical condition as doctors raced Monday to try to save their lives.
The death toll was expected to rise in the horrifying building fire in the Bronx that killed at least 17 people including nine children. More than a dozen people remained in critical condition as doctors raced Monday to try to save their lives.
Adams says he's reliving trauma after Bronx apartment fire
For New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the fire in Fordham Heights that killed at least 17 people including eight children triggered memories of fire-related trauma he endured years ago.
For New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the fire in Fordham Heights that killed at least 17 people including eight children triggered memories of fire-related trauma he endured years ago.
PHOTOS: Bronx apartment fire leaves 17 dead, dozens injured
“This is going to be one of the worst fires that we have witnessed during modern times,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.
“This is going to be one of the worst fires that we have witnessed during modern times,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.
Eric Adams appoints brother as deputy police commissioner
Former NYPD Chief of Department Phillip Banks confirmed his selection as deputy mayor for public safety on Friday. Adams also appointed his brother, retired NYPD Sergeant Bernard Adams, as a deputy police commissioner.
Former NYPD Chief of Department Phillip Banks confirmed his selection as deputy mayor for public safety on Friday. Adams also appointed his brother, retired NYPD Sergeant Bernard Adams, as a deputy police commissioner.
Penn Station scissor attack: Man slashes teen in random attack, NYPD says
A man with scissors came up to a 17-year-old boy on the northbound platform of the A/C/E line just before 4 a.m. Friday and without saying a word attacked him, the NYPD said. The attacker slashed the teen in his forehead and then ran away.
A man with scissors came up to a 17-year-old boy on the northbound platform of the A/C/E line just before 4 a.m. Friday and without saying a word attacked him, the NYPD said. The attacker slashed the teen in his forehead and then ran away.
Hochul, Adams targeting crime, homelessness on NYC subways
A new initiative will see hundreds of additional NYPD officers sent into the city's subways, while outreach units will be deployed to deal with the growing homelessness crisis.
A new initiative will see hundreds of additional NYPD officers sent into the city's subways, while outreach units will be deployed to deal with the growing homelessness crisis.
Mayor Adams announces funding for NYC hospitals to battle COVID surge
To handle the surge of patients, as well as the number of staff out sick, the mayor says he is directing over $100M into city-run hospitals to hire staff.
To handle the surge of patients, as well as the number of staff out sick, the mayor says he is directing over $100M into city-run hospitals to hire staff.
NY COVID cases: Gov. Hochul seeks better data on hospitalizations
As confirmed cases rise rapidly, Gov. Kathy Hochul is requiring all hospitals to submit clearer COVID data to distinguish between who is being treated for COVID and who is testing positive while at the hospital for another reason.
As confirmed cases rise rapidly, Gov. Kathy Hochul is requiring all hospitals to submit clearer COVID data to distinguish between who is being treated for COVID and who is testing positive while at the hospital for another reason.
Brooklyn gang members bragged about guns on social media, DA says
17 alleged gun-toting members of a gang are accused of fatally shooting an 18-year-old college student, killing a 20-year-old woman at a birthday party, and more crimes.
17 alleged gun-toting members of a gang are accused of fatally shooting an 18-year-old college student, killing a 20-year-old woman at a birthday party, and more crimes.
Mayor Eric Adams says kids safe in school despite virus surge
New York City's new mayor insisted Monday that schools would open for in-person learning despite an omicron-fueled surge in COVID-19 infection.
New York City's new mayor insisted Monday that schools would open for in-person learning despite an omicron-fueled surge in COVID-19 infection.
NYPD officer shot while resting in car released from hospital
Mayor Eric Adams, Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell and a crowd of his fellow officers applauded and cheered the officer as he walked out of the hospital.
Mayor Eric Adams, Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell and a crowd of his fellow officers applauded and cheered the officer as he walked out of the hospital.
'Get stuff done' - NYC Mayor Eric Adams unveils theme for first 100 days
The new mayor rode the subway to City Hall for his first day on the job Saturday and called 911 to report a fight after witnessing two men tussling near a subway station.
The new mayor rode the subway to City Hall for his first day on the job Saturday and called 911 to report a fight after witnessing two men tussling near a subway station.
Eric Adams sworn in as New York City mayor after ball drop
The 61-year-old Adams faces the immense challenge of pulling the city out of the pandemic.
The 61-year-old Adams faces the immense challenge of pulling the city out of the pandemic.
Happy New Year! NYC ushers in 2022 with Times Square ball drop
A scaled-back crowd will embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — at the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
A scaled-back crowd will embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — at the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
Mayor-elect Eric Adams unveils plan to deal with COVID surge
Adams' plan includes continuing the city's vaccine mandates, along with increasing testing for students and educators to make sure the city's schools can reopen on January 3.
Adams' plan includes continuing the city's vaccine mandates, along with increasing testing for students and educators to make sure the city's schools can reopen on January 3.
Eric Adams to be sworn in as mayor during Times Square NYE celebration
“I am deeply humbled to officially take the oath of office at this iconic occasion, and to participate in the transfer of leadership that is a cornerstone of our democracy,” the former New York police captain said in a statement.
“I am deeply humbled to officially take the oath of office at this iconic occasion, and to participate in the transfer of leadership that is a cornerstone of our democracy,” the former New York police captain said in a statement.
A look back at de Blasio's tenure as mayor and what's next
Bill de Blasio swept into the New York City mayor’s office eight years ago promising a liberal remolding of the nation’s largest city that would level deep inequities and reform police practices.
Bill de Blasio swept into the New York City mayor’s office eight years ago promising a liberal remolding of the nation’s largest city that would level deep inequities and reform police practices.
New York City Schools: COVID tests for all, at-home kits available
New York City will double COVID testing availability and hand out two million at-home COVID test kits when students and stafff return to schools after the holiday break.
New York City will double COVID testing availability and hand out two million at-home COVID test kits when students and stafff return to schools after the holiday break.
Eric Adams cancels inauguration event at Kings Theater in Brooklyn
Mayor-elect Eric Adams has canceled his plan to hold his inauguration at the Kings Theater in Brooklyn due to rising coronavirus cases in the city.
Mayor-elect Eric Adams has canceled his plan to hold his inauguration at the Kings Theater in Brooklyn due to rising coronavirus cases in the city.
Mayor-elect Adams appoints five women to top posts
Adams appointed five new deputy mayors — all of them women. Lorraine Grillo will be first deputy mayor. She was recently appointed as the city's COVID recovery czar.
Adams appointed five new deputy mayors — all of them women. Lorraine Grillo will be first deputy mayor. She was recently appointed as the city's COVID recovery czar.