Water at NYCHA complex is safe to drink: Mayor
The lab that conducted the initial tests that found arsenic in the water at the Jacob Riis Houses has allegedly admitted to introducing arsenic into the samples, causing the false results.
Iconic skateboarding bench stolen from Manhattan park to be returned
In a brazen night-time mission across state lines, a skate crew from Philly hauled a 300-pound bench out of Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan and brought it to a skate park at Temple University.
Testing for arsenic in water continues at Manhattan housing complex
Residents of the Jacob Riis Houses in Manhattan still can't drink the water while the city waits for more test results to make sure the water supply is free of arsenic.
Tap water arsenic scare at Manhattan housing complex
Water tests at the Jacob Riis Houses in the East Village showed dangerous arsenic levels on Friday. But "more precise testing" is now coming back negative, City Hall said.
Arsenic discovered in tap water of Lower East Side NYCHA complex
People living at the housing complex have been told not to drink or cook with water from their taps due to concerns about arsenic in the water.
Police arrest man in Manhattan fatal shooting
Police arrested 44-year-old Clarkson Wilson on Saturday morning and charged him with murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon.
What's going on in NYC area this weekend? Aug. 26-28
Do you need ideas for what to do this weekend in the city? Good Day's Ryan Kristafer has these suggestions. One involves "hanging out" with Harry Styles... (OK, not really.)
East Village residents say Wingstop's fried chicken odor is unbearable
"All day every day the residents get to smell chicken and french fries and feel like they’re wearing grease," said one person who lives near the restaurant.
2022 NYC Pride parade and events
New York City Pride celebrations are back in 2022 with full-fledged in-person events, including the NYC Pride March a.k.a. NYC Pride parade, as well as festivals, parties, and more. Here is a guide to the weekend.
New artistic director of New York Theatre Ballet grew up homeless
Steven Melendez, 36, was recently named Artistic Director of the New York Theatre Ballet. He is only the second person to hold that title in the company's 44-year history.
Bulletproof vests meant for Ukraine stolen: NYPD
Authorities say that at least 6 suspects broke into the headquarters of the Ukrainian Congress Committee in the East Village, stealing hundreds of donated bulletproof vests.
Another NYC homeless encampment cleared out
New York City police officers and sanitation workers cleared out another homeless encampment on Wednesday as part of the mayor's plan to try to get unhoused people into shelters while also making sure residents and visitors "can enjoy the clean public spaces."
Man fatally shot in East Village; Adams to meet with NYPD on crime
Mayor Eric Adams will be meeting with NYPD commanders on Saturday to discuss ways to address crime in the city.
New York subway attack suspect tipped off cops to his location
Two law enforcement officials say the person who tipped off police to the whereabouts of the man wanted in the Brooklyn subway shooting was the suspect himself. Frank R. James called the New York Police Department's tip line Wednesday to say he was inside a McDonald's restaurant in Manhattan and to tell authorities to come and get him, the law enforcement officials said.
Man tries to lure 12-year-old girl in Manhattan: NYPD
Police say the man was attempting to lure a 12-year-old girl in the East Village when a good Samaritan intervened.
Several arrested after standoff over dismantling of NYC homeless encampment
Activists were attempting to prevent city officials from dismantling a Manhattan homeless encampment as part of a new initiative by Mayor Eric Adams.
K-Pop group ONEUS talk about their favorite NYC things
ONEUS burst onto the scene three years ago and haven't looked back. This K-Pop group-- on the verge of superstardom--slowed down long enough to talk about the wild ride.
Revamped James Beard Awards seek to recognize diverse culinary innovators
The James Beard Awards were on hiatus for two years while the foundation audited and revised its policies and procedures. The prestigious awards are now back with the goal of having broader horizons.
Gunman posed as food delivery worker in East Village murder: Cops
A gunman who shot and killed a 30-year-old man in his apartment in the East Village posed as a food delivery worker to get access to his victim, according to police.
DRAMATIC VIDEO: 2 teens crawl down building to escape deadly fire
Dramatic video shows two teens climbing out of a Manhattan high-rise window to escape a deadly fire sparked by a lithium battery explosion.