First NYC baby of 2021 born at Coney Island Hospital

The first baby born in New York City in 2021 was welcomed into the world at Coney Island Hospital, announced NYC Health + Hospitals.

Faith leaders around the world who died in 2020

There were many religious leaders — some admired worldwide, others beloved only locally — who died in 2020.

Suspects shoot man inside Brooklyn deli

The NYPD wants to find two men who opened fire on a customer inside a Brooklyn deli striking him in the hip.

NYPD: Cop shot man who rushed at officers

A police officer shot and wounded a man who rushed at officers but did not have a gun, according to Chief of Department Terence Monahan.

Woman slashed in head in random Brooklyn attack

Police in New York City were looking for help in identifying a man in a wanted attack on a woman on a Brooklyn sidewalk.

NY police probing health provider's vaccine distribution

Police and health officials were probing whether a New York health care provider violated state guidelines in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.

11-year-old Brooklyn girl dies in crash during police pursuit

An 11-year-old Brooklyn girl died in a crash involving a New York State Police vehicle and a car she was a passenger inside.

Hip Hop artist Papoose holds toy giveaway

For many people here it wasn't just about the gifts for the kids, it was a whole sense of community with people coming together at a time when so many feel so isolated.

Airbnb used for Brooklyn rental scam, cops say

Police in New York are looking for someone wanted for a rental scam involving an Airbnb apartment.

Six hurt after fire engine smashes into Brooklyn store

Authorities say six people were injured after a fire engine smashed into a New York City storefront.

Man dies after rear-ending garbage truck in Brooklyn

The NYPD says a man has died after he rear-ended a garbage truck on a New York City street.

Veterans Affairs announces 37 centers to receive initial COVID-19 vaccines

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a preliminary plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines once the Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization.

Suspect sought in rape of 15-year-old girl

Police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in the rape of a 15-year-old girl in the Kensington section of Brooklyn.

Hunt for rapist who bound victim with duct tape, zip ties: Cops

The NYPD is on the hunt for the man who sexually assaulted a woman inside her Brooklyn home by bounding her with duct tape and zip ties.

Suspect in Brooklyn police van arson during protests arrested: Cops

The NYPD arrested a man wanted in connection with the arson of a police van during protests in Brooklyn earlier this year.

Taylor Swift to release 9th album 'Evermore' at midnight

Taylor Swift surprised fans when she announced Thursday she would be releasing her ninth studio album, "Evermore" at midnight.

EMS crew robbed at gunpoint in Brooklyn on bogus 911 call

An EMS crew was apparently lured to a Brooklyn location with a bogus call for help in order to be robbed.