Man sucked thumb, masturbated on subway, NYPD says

Cops say a man boarded a subway train, sat across from a 26-year-old woman, and began masturbating while sucking his thumb.

Ferry with more than 100 aboard runs aground near Brooklyn

Coast Guard officials say a passenger ferry ran aground near Bushwick Inlet in Brooklyn on Saturday and was taking on water.

1 dead in triple shooting in Brooklyn

Police were investigating a deadly triple shooting in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn.

Musical performances in Brooklyn cemetery seek to mourn loss while celebrating life

Andrew Ousley is the founder and artistic director of Death of Classical, a nonprofit that produces a series of musical experiences at Green-Wood Cemetery, both outdoors and in the catacombs.

Water main breaks, sidewalk collapses in Brooklyn

Part of a sidewalk on Fourth Avenue near St. Mark's Place in Boerum Hill collapsed during a water main break.

At least 13 people shot in 6 hours across NYC

A 15-year-old boy was killed and at least a dozen others wounded over a six-hour span of gun violence in New York City.

Bethpage Air Show to fly Memorial Day as rain dampens holiday weekend

Due to poor weather, the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park will be held for the first time on Memorial Day since being launched in 2004.

Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest to return July 4 with live audience

The event will be held in a new location, at Maimonides Park, home of the Brooklyn Cyclones, down the street from its traditional location in front of Nathan's Famous at the corner of Surf and Stillwell avenues.

New York City public beaches open for swimming on Saturday

New York City's eight public beaches will be open for swimming from Saturday, May 29, through Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. Lifeguards will be on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day.

Time Out Market opens in DUMBO ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Just in time for the holiday weekend, Time Out Market New York is bringing together the area's top culinary talent.

Suspects arrested in alleged anti-Jewish attacks in Brooklyn

Three men are facing charges of aggravated harassment as a hate crime, along with other crimes in connection with an incident outside of a synagogue.

Man arrested for pointing laser at NYPD, news helicopters

A Brooklyn man faces several charges after he pointed a laser at an NYPD helicopter and a news helicopter during protests in Brooklyn, said police.

Wave of anti-Semitic incidents rattle New York residents

People in Borough Park, Brooklyn, are looking over their shoulders when they are out and about after the recent anti-Semitic attacks. The NYPD is expected to step up patrols in Jewish neighborhoods.

Suspect arrested in Brooklyn church vandalism: NYPD

Police have charged Ali Alaheri, 29, with criminal mischief as a hate crime after he allegedly yore down a large crucifix at St. Athanasius Church in Bensonhurst.