Paris Theater, last single-screen movie theater in Manhattan, reopens

After remaining closed since the start of the pandemic, New York City's iconic Paris Theater opened its doors again on Friday.

NYC artisan keeps alive traditions of 15th-century theater mask-making

The masks of the commedia dell'arte are still being shaped and fitted today on the corner of 14th Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan by an artisan named Stanley Allen Sherman.

Arrest in 'Gone Girl' actress Lisa Banes' death

Police have arrested a man in connection with the hit-and-run accident that killed "Gone Girl" and "Cocktail" actress Lisa Bane. She died 10 days after being injured in a hit-and-run accident in New York City.

Brooklyn gang of rappers face gun trafficking charges

Federal prosecutors have filed charges against nine alleged rappers and gang members in connection with a firearms trafficking operation that allegedly brought dozens of guns from Georgia to New York City.

2021 New York Auto Show canceled over coronavirus fears

The 2021 New York International Automobile Show that was rescheduled to be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center later this month has been canceled. Organizers blame Covid-19 Delta variant cases and new coronavirus rules in New York City.

Woman found stabbed to death in East Harlem

A woman was found stabbed to death in her apartment building on Wednesday morning.

Airline starts Manhattan-to-Boston seaplane flights

Travelers between New York and Boston tired of the time-consuming hassles of crowded airports and commercial airline flights now have a more convenient, albeit pricey, alternative.

Woman, 68, punched in random attack in Little Italy

A 68-year-old woman picking up a storage cart in Little Italy was punched in the face in a random attack, said police.

Drone hits skyscraper at World Trade Center

Police officers said a drone got wedged into the steel facade above the front entrance of the building at the World Trade Center site.

Man robbed and shot on Manhattan street

Police say a man was shot during a robbery in Midtown Manhattan early on Sunday morning.

3 bystanders shot in Manhattan gun battle

Three innocent people were shot in Manhattan when a gun battle broke out in front of a bodega.

Harlem program helping new generation of gymnasts fly high

The Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation has been training young gymnasts for 25 years, providing free and low cost gymnastics to children and teens in NYC and Detroit.

Homeless New Yorkers remain vulnerable amid pandemic

Mayor Bill de Blasio has not agreed to extend the hotel stays for homeless residents but his administration just raised the value of rental-assistance programs to help more shelter residents secure affordable housing.

Star sommelier accused of Manhattan arsons

A well-known Manhattan sommelier is facing arson charges in connection with a series of fires at outdoor dining establishments in the city.

NYPD cracks down on illegal dirt bikes but is it enough?

In recent months, the NYPD has confiscated and destroyed huge numbers of illegal dirt bikes, issued hundreds of summonses, and arrested 30 people, Commissioner Dermot Shea said.

Woman walking on Upper West Side spit on in anti-Asian attack: NYPD

The NYPD's Hate Crime Task Force is asking for the public's help identifying the suspect who spit on a woman's face on the Upper West Side.

More names added to star-studded lineup for NYC recovery concert

More names were added Tuesday to the city's recovery concert planned for Central Park next month. Along with Jennifer Hudson, Bruce Springsteen and Paul Simon, Andrea Bocelli, Carlos Santana and many others will take the stage on the Great Lawn, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Hospitals in New York area brace for possible delta-fueled surge

Hospitalizations in the New York area are creeping up at a much slower pace than in Florida and Louisiana but some doctors say the trend is still alarming.