MTA traveler numbers struggling to return to pre-pandemic levels
According to a new report released by the Office of the State Comptroller, ridership is back over 60%, not nearly enough to help the MTA make up its budget gaps.
MTA ridership still 40% below pre-pandemic levels: Report
A new report from the New York State Comptroller's Office shows that MTA ridership still remains well below pre-pandemic levels, and improvements to safety, reliability, and frequency are key factors in bringing riders back.
3-alarm Chinatown fire injures 8 firefighters
Officials say the 3-alarm fire began on the building's first floor, before quickly spreading to its upper floors.
Package with suspicious powder delivered to Manhattan DA's office amid Trump probe
A law enforcement source confirmed there was a note saying "Alvin – I’ll kill you" in the envelope. District Attorney Alvin Bragg is currently weighing whether to proceed with an indictment against former President Donald Trump.
NY's power to regulate religious schools trimmed by judge
The decision Thursday strikes down a key provision of new rules that strengthened the state's oversight of such schools, including those specializing in religious education.
Jim Jones talks new music, Dipset and working with Mayor Eric Adams in Harlem
Jim Jones says "It's a good day for the drip," in his latest Fox 5 NY Drip Report.
Department of Sanitation to take over street-vending enforcement
After a Queens councilwoman's repeated calls for a crackdown, the mayor's office is making a big change in terms of who's in charge when it comes to enforcing the city's street vending laws.
Source: AR-15 rifles, handguns found in Jamaica Bay from NY home burglary
A fisherman made quite the discovery in Jamaica Bay -- a cache of large guns. Here's where authorities believe they came from.
Pickleball courts coming to Wollman Rink in Central Park
Pickleball is coming to the Big Apple! Here's what you need to know.
NYPD responds to reports of armed suspect in East Village
An unknown suspect is accused of pointing a gun at police officers, the NYPD said.
Trade schools seeing record enrollments in 2023
Skilled trade workers like plumbers and electricians are in high demand, and Gen Z is starting to take notice as enrollment at trade schools has been skyrocketing.
Long Island homeowner left with huge bill years after failed NY Rising repair attempt
Dominick Licata said it took nearly seven years to receive more than $271,000 to repair and raise his home, which has been condemned. Now he's being told to pay back the money.
Shots fired at NYPD vehicle in the East Village
Authorities say an unknown suspect opened fire on an occupied police vehicle in the East Village on Thursday evening.
Sunnyside Restaurant Week hits the streets in Queens
This year is the 11th edition of Sunnyside Restaurant Week, with participating restaurants serving up a three-course dinner menu for $35.
Staten Island teen's subway serenade brings joy to girl with special needs
A simple trip to the St. Patrick's Day Parade turned into a true "Only In New York" moment for one family, thanks to a musically-inclined teen on the New York City subway.
Tuberculosis cases on the rise in NY: CDC
New York's caseload was roughly 40% higher than the national rate, with 714 cases discovered in 2022, compared to 683 the year before. The overwhelming majority of cases were found in New York City.
Glass smashed in at Ugandan Embassy in Midtown amid anti-LGBTQ bill controversy
The Ugandan Embassy in Midtown was subject to a "violent incident" that took place days after the UN urged the president of Uganda to block an anti-LGBTQ bill.
The Dolly Llama Waffle Master opens in the East Village
What's better than a waffle? A waffle with ice cream. The 'Dolly Llama Waffle Master’ is now open in the East Village. Here's an inside look at the new dessert shop:
Trump grand jury hearing other matters Thursday, sources say
The Manhattan grand jury investigating Donald Trump over hush money payments planned to hear testimony on other matters Thursday, seemingly further delaying a vote on whether or not to indict the former president.
Manhattan DA Bragg responds to House GOP doc request, says Trump 'created a false expectation' of arrest
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg responded to several leading House Republicans’ requests for information on the probe into former President Trump, saying the former president "created a false expectation" of his potential arrest.