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."

East Village residents rally against 'corporate takeover' of apartments

Residents say a private equity firm Meadow Partners bought the buildings on East 11th and 12th streets and is aggressively displacing long-term tenants and hiking up rents.

Shots fired at NYPD vehicle in the East Village

Authorities say an unknown suspect opened fire on an occupied police vehicle in the East Village on Thursday evening.

The Dolly Llama Waffle Master opens in the East Village

What's better than a waffle? A waffle with ice cream. The 'Dolly Llama Waffle Master’ is now open in the East Village. Here's an inside look at the new dessert shop:

JASA: Seniors are using their golden years to tap into art

All of the art was compiled by a 55-and-over crowd, using their golden years to tap into their inner artist. It is putting a spotlight on an entire population often overlooked, undervalued and under-appreciated

90-year-old NYC candy store owner brutally assaulted

An elderly Manhattan store owner was knocked unconscious in a brutal attack right outside of his shop.

NY opens first legal recreational marijuana dispensary in Manhattan

New York is turning a new leaf. The first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana in the state is opening Thursday. It's called Housing Works Cannabis Co. and it's located in the East Village.

4 people busted for selling shrooms, laced candies out of NYC stores

Four people have been arrested following an investigation into the sale of psychedelic mushrooms, also known as "magic mushrooms", at two East Village stores, according to authorities.

Elderly man attacked while walking in East Village

A 69-year-old man was punched and kicked in an attack by two men while walking on the sidewalk in Manhattan’s East Village, police say.

NYPD addresses drug complaints at Tompkins Square Park

The NYPD held a meeting Thursday with East Village residents to address concerns about activity in Tompkins Square Park following a rash of complaints about both selling and using drugs in the area.

East Village community rallies around candy shop owner set to turn 90

The East Village community is raising money to make sure the owner of a beloved candy store set to turn 90 can stay in business as long as he likes.

Tompkins Square Park drug use out of control, neighbors say

Residents living near Tompkins Square Park in the East Village say it has become overrun with illicit drug use, prostitution, and more.

2 shot, 1 dead in shooting inside lobby of NYC housing complex

A gunman opened fire inside the lobby of a Manhattan public housing project in Manhattan leaving 1 man dead and another injured.

Dogs strut their stuff at Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade

This year marked the first time the parade was held in person since the COVID-19 pandemic began, following two years of parades held on Zoom.

Anna 'Delvey' Sorokin spotted in NYC wearing ankle monitor

Anna 'Delvey' Sorokin has been spotted on the streets of New York City after her release from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.

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.