NYPD searching for suspects in pair of alleged anti-LGBTQ incidents
The NYPD says it is searching for suspects wanted in connection to a pair of suspected anti-LGBTQ incidents in New York City.
Woman bites NYPD officer during mayhem at Washington Square Park
Eight people were arrested in Washington Square Park including a woman who bit an NYPD officer, said cops.
Washington Square Chaos: Community, NYPD meet to address rampant drug use, violence in park
Hundreds of fuming locals packed the basement of a Greenwich Village church Wednesday night to address the recent chaos in Washington Square Park.
New York's gay bars are still vital, especially post-COVID, owners say | Pride and Pandemic
The gay bar of the past was much different than the one we think of today where every inch is covered in rainbow flags. So many have played and continue to play a vital role in the city.
23 arrested during clashes over Washington Square Park curfew: NYPD
Police say 23 people were arrested in clashes with officers enforcing a new 10 p.m. curfew in Washington Square Park.
Citing safety concerns, NYPD enforcing 10 p.m. curfew at Washington Square Park
The NYPD says the decision was made due to recent incidents where large, sometimes violent crowds refused to leave the park and engaged in disorderly behavior.
As trash piles up, NYC says help is coming
The NYC Sanitation Department collects more than 10,000 tons of garbage each day. And yet, the trash continues to pile up.
Celebrating 4/20 openly in New York under new legal weed law
Every year, marijuana smokers celebrate 4/20. But this year was different in New York because of the recently passed law that legalized recreational cannabis use.
NYPD: Man punched officer in the face near Washington Square Park
The suspect allegedly interfered with officers attempting to stop another man for a violation, before punching one of the officers and running away.
Study finds dangerous levels of air pollution in NYC subways, PATH
Researchers at NYU found that subway riders and workers were being exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution.
Photo Essay: Faithful mourn, carry on amid pandemic
Relief may be on the way in the form of mass-produced vaccines, but COVID-19 continues to ravage communities around the world with the global death toll reaching some 1.5 million, leaving the living to mourn them and carry on.
Legendary music venue 'The Bitter End' looks to new beginning
The music venue that helped launch the careers of artists like Lady Gaga is hanging on by a thread due to the financial strain of the pandemic.
Driver crashes into Washington Square Park arch; officer injured
Police say an intoxicated driver slammed into Washington Square Park’s landmark marble arch on Sunday and injured an officer who was parked there to protect it.
Streetball legend's story told in Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story
There is a biopic out now about legendary street ball player Jack Ryan, called 'Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story.'
NYPD: Man scrawled racist, anti-Semitic graffiti on NYU building
A state hate crimes task force will assist a New York City police investigation into anti-Black and anti-Semitic graffiti found on a Manhattan college campus.
New York University dorm locked down due to coronavirus cases
A residence hall at New York University was locked down after four freshmen tested positive for the coronavirus.
Hundreds of young people party in Washington Square Park, raising coronavirus concerns
On Friday night, crowds of young people gathered at Washington Square Park for what appeared to be a party, with many not wearing masks and disregarding social distancing guidelines.
Hundreds of young people gather in Washington Square Park for party
On Friday night, crowds of young people gathered in Greenwich Village for what appeared to be a party, with many not wearing masks and disregarding social distancing guidelines.
College campuses face challenges stopping COVID-19 outbreaks
In New York, SUNY Oneonta is switching to online classes for the rest of the semester after nearly 600 people tested positive for coronavirus. NYU has suspended more than 20 students for not following social distancing rules.
Salvation Army distributes masks to homeless New Yorkers
Volunteers unboxed, assembled, and distributed hundreds of masks at the Salvation Army's community center and soup kitchen on West 14th Street in Greenwich Village.