'Pedro of the people' wins look-alike contest in Lower East Side
With nothing more than confidence, a signature mustache and the support of his family, Gountas stepped into the spotlight as New York’s Pedro Pascal stand-in.
With nothing more than confidence, a signature mustache and the support of his family, Gountas stepped into the spotlight as New York’s Pedro Pascal stand-in.
Woman escapes attempted rape in Lower East Side subway station: NYPD
The NYPD is on the hunt for a man who allegedly tried to rape a woman early Monday morning inside a subway station on the Lower East Side.
The NYPD is on the hunt for a man who allegedly tried to rape a woman early Monday morning inside a subway station on the Lower East Side.
Woman shot in face, killed during attempted robbery in NYC apartment building
57-year-old Ying Zhu Liu was shot and killed inside a Lower East Side apartment building on Market Street in what's believed to have been a robbery gone bad.
57-year-old Ying Zhu Liu was shot and killed inside a Lower East Side apartment building on Market Street in what's believed to have been a robbery gone bad.
2 tourists from Mexico shoved onto NYC subway tracks: 'Everybody’s getting pushed'
Two tourists were shoved onto subway tracks on the Lower East Side on Monday, according to sources.
Two tourists were shoved onto subway tracks on the Lower East Side on Monday, according to sources.
Alleged NYPD cop shooter robs mahjong game
Video obtained by FOX 5 NY shows an alleged cop shooter robbing a mahjong game, terrifying onlookers, moments before he opened fire on two NYPD sergeants.
Video obtained by FOX 5 NY shows an alleged cop shooter robbing a mahjong game, terrifying onlookers, moments before he opened fire on two NYPD sergeants.
2 NYPD cops shot on Lower East Side while catching armed robbery suspect
Two NYPD sergeants were shot in NYC following a police chase on Manhattan's Lower East Side. Police say the suspect, identified as Joshua Dorsett, has three prior arrests.
Two NYPD sergeants were shot in NYC following a police chase on Manhattan's Lower East Side. Police say the suspect, identified as Joshua Dorsett, has three prior arrests.
4th person dies of injuries from July 4 DWI crash on Lower East Side
A fourth person has died of the injuries they sustained when an alleged drunk driver crashed into a 4th of July party in Lower Manhattan last week.
A fourth person has died of the injuries they sustained when an alleged drunk driver crashed into a 4th of July party in Lower Manhattan last week.
Alleged drunk driver accused of killing 3 at July 4 celebration charged with manslaughter
Daniel Hyden, the man accused of killing three people after an alleged drunk driving crash in a park in Lower Manhattan, is facing a slew of charges, including manslaughter and vehicular homicide.
Daniel Hyden, the man accused of killing three people after an alleged drunk driving crash in a park in Lower Manhattan, is facing a slew of charges, including manslaughter and vehicular homicide.
2 killed, 7 injured after pickup truck strikes people near Lower Manhattan park
Two people were killed and seven others were injured when they were struck by a vehicle in Lower Manhattan on Thursday evening.
Two people were killed and seven others were injured when they were struck by a vehicle in Lower Manhattan on Thursday evening.
Man in critical condition after being slashed on the Lower East Side: NYPD
A man is in critical condition after being slashed on Manhattan's Lower East Side Monday morning, police said.
A man is in critical condition after being slashed on Manhattan's Lower East Side Monday morning, police said.
Woman slashed at Lower East Side subway station in NYC
The NYPD said a woman was slashed at the Delancey Street/Essex Street subway station in NYC.
The NYPD said a woman was slashed at the Delancey Street/Essex Street subway station in NYC.
Officials' assurances over water safety at Jacob Riis Houses doesn't ease residents' concerns
People living at the Jacob Riis Houses on the Lower East Side are still raising concerns about the safety of their water, despite a recent video by Mayor Eric Adams showing him drinking the water and insisting it was fine.
People living at the Jacob Riis Houses on the Lower East Side are still raising concerns about the safety of their water, despite a recent video by Mayor Eric Adams showing him drinking the water and insisting it was fine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.