Barricaded man shot by police in Lower East Side building
Police say that Kent Edwards, 43, was shot and killed by police looking to question him in connection to a shooting on the Upper East Side in October.
From stabbings to syringes: Residents fed up with Lower East Side park
For years, Lower East Side residents have been complaining about Sara D. Roosevelt Park. They say it's become a homeless hangout and hotbed for violent crime, from stabbings to murders.
Viral prank: 'Fake' NYC steak house cooks up real meal
Mehran's Steak House hosted around 100 people for a $115 steak dinner in the event space on the Lower East Side, inviting everyone who had been on the virtual waiting list -- whether they knew it was fake or not.
Mount Sinai plans, again, to close Beth Israel hospital
After years of agonizing debate, Mount Sinai Health System says it's closing its Beth Israel hospital at 16th Street. The reason: It's bleeding cash – $1 billion over 10 years.
Dudley's off-menu ice cream sundae features truffle fries
These days it's all about the off-menu sundae, though: The truffle fry sundae features soft serve ice cream with fries and shaved truffle. Other ice cream toppings they offer include potato chips, Milo, and honeycomb crunch.
2023 International Puppet Fringe Festival lands in NYC
This year's festival honors puppet master and creator of the iconic village Halloween parade Ralph Lee.
NYC pools struggling with lifeguard shortage
The New York City Parks Department has reported having 750 lifeguards this summer. This time last year, they had about 850.
NYC bar named best in North America
If you'd like to visit the best bar in North America, you won't have to travel any further than the Lower East Side.
World’s first-ever oat milk ice cream shop thrives in NYC: 'It's the bomb'
The shop was founded to keep those with food allergies in mind, Whipped general manager Hannah Keller said, adding that many in the U.S. are lactose intolerant.
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."
From home kitchens to Michelin counters, Aqua Best’s seafood is available to all
The supply – and knowledge – that comes with Aqua Best was once reserved for only the top chefs. But now it’s open for business to all.
15-year-old killed while subway surfing on NYC train
A 15-year-old boy was killed while subway surfing on the Lower East Side, police said.
NYC mural honors Hip Hop artist KRS-One
A new mural in New York City honors Hip Hop great KRS-One.
NYC celebrates Lunar New Year with Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival
The mass shooting in California cast a shadow over the Lunar New Year celebrations at Roosevelt Park on Sunday.
Shooting at NYC smoke shop
A worker at a Manhattan smoke shop was shot on Wednesday evening.
Man accused of deadly NYC crime spree
Police have arrested a man wanted in a string of violent crimes in Manhattan. The NYPD said the man is suspected of killing a pediatrician in a park in Harlem and a person on a street on the Lower East Side.
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.
FBI searches for fugitive in 1987 NYC murder
The FBI and the NYPD are asking for help in finding a man wanted for a 1987 murder in New York City.
Teen killed while 'subway surfing' in NYC
A 15-year-old boy died after subway surfing on a J train on the Lower East Side.
NYC tears down outdoor dining shed at Manhattan art gallery
New York City has torn down an outdoor dining shed belonging to a Manhattan art gallery this week, infuriating its owners and pleasing some neighbors.