NYC college fashion student arrested in connection with Capitol riot
A fashion student in New York City is accused of participating in the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol and posting on social media about “storming” it was arrested Monday as the tally of criminal cases kept growing.
Two fires erupt within hours of each other at Brooklyn church
Fire officials are looking into what sparked at least two blazes that drew firefighters to a Brooklyn church twice within about five hours.
Produce workers say they're essential, strike for better pay
Workers at the Hunts Point Market in the Bronx continued to strike for a second day, demanding better pay.
Starbucks temporarily shuts NYC stores over protest fears
Starbucks closed some New York City stores on Sunday “out of an abundance of caution” as cities across the U.S. braced for protests and potential unrest ahead of President-Elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
NYPD makes 9 arrests at protest calling for cop who drew gun to be fired
At least nine people were arrested in Brooklyn on Saturday as protesters gathered calling for the firing of a police officer who allegedly pulled a gun on an individual at another demonstration.
NYC COVID testing sites may soon expand into empty commercial real estate
The Real Estate Board of New York is planning to put some of that empty space to good use by placing rapid testing sites in vacant buildings.
COVID vaccine sites open at NYCHA complexes, but issues remain
Five state-run coronavirus vaccine sites have opened at NYCHA complexes across New York City as the city continues to attempt to ramp up its effort to vaccinate New Yorkers against the rampaging virus.
MTA bus driver in Bronx bridge plunge says it 'just took off'
The driver of a tandem bus that plunged off a bridge in the Bronx on Thursday is blaming the dramatic crash on mechanical failure.
NYPD: Naked man electrocuted after Harlem subway fight
One man is dead after a fight at a subway station in Harlem.
Queens woman accused of poisoning husband's coffee
A 70-year-old woman is accused of lacing her husband’s coffee with ant and roach killer multiple times, causing him to become sick.
Exodus from NYC squeezing surrounding housing markets
With many New Yorkers moving to neighboring Connecticut during the pandemic, especially Fairfield County, it's becoming more challenging for people to find affordable homes to buy.
New York pharmacies begin vaccinations with limited supply
New York pharmacies just became eligible to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. It's a slow rollout though.
NYPD: Woman steals postal truck, slams into cars in Brooklyn
The NYPD says that a 21-year-old woman is under arrest after allegedly stealing a postal truck and going on a joyride, slamming into over a dozen parked cars in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
De Blasio says NYC will run out of vaccine next week, Cuomo blames feds
Mayor Bill de Blasio says the COVID vaccine allotment is on the verge of running out by next week.
Bus careens off road, dangles from Bronx overpass injuring 8
An MTA bus careened off a road in the Bronx and was left dangling from an overpass seriously injuring the driver.
NYPD to help vaccinate residents of public housing
Police officers will vaccinate NYCHA residents who are 65 and older and who have registered for appointments.
Andrew Yang calls for universal basic income in New York City
Former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang has officially started his run to succeed Bill de Blasio as Mayor of New York City.
NYC renters behind $1B on payments
New York City renters owe more than $1 billion in back rent according to a new survey.
Biden taps NYC emergency department commissioner as new FEMA head
NY emergency department commissioner Deanne Criswell has been tapped to serve as the Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator.
Man with assault rifle wanted in the Bronx
The NYPD wants to find the man who brandished a high-capacity assault rifle while walking along a street in the Bronx.