Chinatown e-bike shop shuts down after dangerous battery incident
FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanaugh says at least 115 lithium-ion batteries were removed from a Chinatown shop and the business was issued multiple summonses before being shut down.
NYC, FDNY stepping up e-bike safety efforts after deadly Chinatown fire
Four people were killed Tuesday following a fire at an e-bike repair store in Chinatown, the FDNY said.
4 killed, 2 critical in fire at Chinatown e-bike repair store
The shop on Madison Street was closed with nobody inside at the time the fire broke out, but heavy smoke trapped civilians living upstairs.
Secret Chinese police outpost revealed in NY; 2 men arrested
Justice Department officials say two men have been arrested on charges that they helped establish a secret police outpost in New York City on behalf of the Chinese government.
New York City focusing on these 8 rodent-filled 'rat mitigation zones'
New York City plans to zero in on eight areas so full of vermin that the Department of Health has designated them "rat-mitigation zones."
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.
Police identify suspect in Manhattan subway train shooting
The NYPD has identified a suspect they said shot a passenger during a fight on a Manhattan subway train.
Man shot twice on Manhattan subway train
A man was shot following an argument with another person on a Manhattan subway, police said.
Why do Jews eat Chinese food at Christmas?
Jewish people eating Chinese food on Christmas Day is as much a holiday tradition as Santa Claus himself.
Chinatown given $20M for post-pandemic revitalization projects
New York is funding 11 new projects to revitalize Chinatown and improve the quality of life, including several renovations and upgrades and creating a cultural welcome center.
Great N.Y. Noodletown, a Chinatown favorite for 50 years
Great N.Y. Noodletown has been a New York City gem for half a century. It has a delicious menu that isn't that complicated or extensive -- the owner says do a few things and do them really well.
NYPD seeking suspect in disturbing Chinatown sex assault
Images released by the NYPD show a man pinning a woman against the wall of an apartment building in Chinatown, before forcibly groping and kissing her.
Man draws swastika on FDNY vehicle in Chinatown: NYPD
Authorities say the suspect drew a swastika on one of the doors of an unmarked FDNY vehicle in Chinatown in August.
Independent booksellers grew in number and diversity
Independent booksellers are growing in number and becoming more diverse. Dozens of new stores are owned by people of various racial and ethnic backgrounds. At the same time, store owners face rising prices and supply chain issues. Not to mention the competitive challenges and financial insecurity that bookstores have long struggled with.
Chinatown homeless shelter plans shelved after community pushback
After community pushback, New York City is scrapping one of the four planned homeless shelters set to go up in and around Chinatown.
Deadly fire in apartment building on Mulberry Street
A fire that started on the fifth floor of an apartment building on Mulberry Street Friday morning quickly spread killing one person and injuring two others, said the FDNY.
Forlini's closes, was beloved NYC Italian restaurant
Forlini's, an Italian restaurant in Manhattan for 79 years, has closed.
Chinatown rally against NYC homeless shelter plan
Hundreds of residents rallied in Chinatown Thursday for their safety and against a plan to open more homeless shelters in the neighborhood.
Assamad Nash arraigned for murder of Christina Yuna Lee
The man accused of brutally murdering a woman in her apartment in February faced a judge on Wednesday and entered a plea of not guilty. Assamad Nash is accused of stabbing Christina Yuna Lee dozens of times.
Assamad Nash indicted for Christina Yuna Lee's murder
Assamad Nash has been indicted in the murder of Christina Yuna Lee, who was stabbed more than 40 times inside her Manhattan apartment. Nash is being held at Bellevue and is due back in court on March 14.