Pandemic worsens NYC's food crisis
An estimated 1.5 million New Yorkers cannot afford food, according to the New York Times. Their only lifeline is a food pantry.
Man stabbed to death on Brooklyn sidewalk
A man was found stabbed to death on a Brooklyn sidewalk in the middle of the day.
Knife-wielding robber strikes three times in Crown Heights
Police want to find the man who threatened workers with a knife at three locations in Crown Heights.
Health officials halt planned 10,000-person wedding in Brooklyn
Health officials in New York say they have stopped a planned wedding in Brooklyn which would have allegedly brought together more than 10,000 people.
'Big pile' of eels dumped in Brooklyn lake; impact not yet known
New York state and city wildlife officials say it's too soon to know the local impact of exotic eels dumped into a Brooklyn lake last month.
Erratically-acting man in Brooklyn dies after being hospitalized
Police say an erratically-acting man in Brooklyn died after being taken to the hospital by first responders.
Religious groups push back on COVID restrictions in NYC
Critics of New York City's latest COVID crackdown protested Thursday, calling the measures unfair to the Jewish community.
Brooklyn duck becomes social media sensation
There are lots of famous pets online, but a duck living in Brooklyn has become an unlikely social media star.
NY could pull funding from schools in red zones if violations continue
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that he will withhold funding from schools inside of red zones areas that remain open.
Federal crackdown aims to curb violent crime spike in NYC
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn are cracking down on firearms cases in a bid to get stiffer sentences for criminals carrying illegal weapons.
Germany to give $662M to Holocaust survivors during pandemic
Germany has agreed to provide more than a half-billion euros to aid Holocaust survivors struggling under the burdens of the coronavirus pandemic.
New hotspot data shows COVID-19 cases dropping while hospitalizations up
New numbers show COVID-19 cases are improving.
Activist Harold Tischler faces charges in connection with Brooklyn protests
Harold Tischler was taken into custody Sunday night and arraigned on Monday. He also faces unlawful imprisonment, menacing, and harassment charges.
Judge upholds religious gathering limit as NY hospitalizations rise
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the number of New Yorkers hospitalized with coronavirus is rising as authorities focus on limiting gatherings in COVID-19 hotspots.
Coronavirus closure zone confusion
New York City is using color coordinated systems to indicate where various coronavirus hot spots are in the city, but some are finding them confusing.
Judge allows Cuomo's hot spot restrictions ahead of Jewish holidays
The Brooklyn Diocese and Jewish Orthodox leaders filed lawsuits against Gov. Andrew Cuomo over COVID-related closures.
Amid protests, Orthodox Jews urge new virus-era dialogue
In the view of many Orthodox Jews in New York whose areas were hit hard and early by the pandemic, city and state officials stoked tension with their handling of new restrictions.
Confusion over NYC COVID hot zones
Governor Andrew Cuomo is accusing the Trump campaign of inciting the Orthodox Jewish community as the city cracks down on COVID outbreaks.
Candidates in only NYC swing district take aim at mayor
The candidates for Congress in New York City's only swing district are slugging it out in campaign ads that direct much of their fury at a man who isn't on the ballot — Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Brooklyn parents object to school closings
People rallied across parts of Brooklyn on Thursday to demand answers as to why 300 other schools in that zone could remain open.