Former Obama adviser accused of stealing from charter schools

A former Obama White House adviser is accused of stealing $218,005 from New York City charter schools he founded.

Your pets may need to adjust to post-pandemic life, too

Some dog owners are investing in therapy to help their four-legged companions cope with separation anxiety. Others are making puppy play dates to help break their pets out of isolation.

1960s NY Giants player arrested on drug charges

An elderly former NFL player is accused of trying to sell a large amount of cocaine out of his Manhattan apartment.

Schumer urges restaurant owners to apply for relief program

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer appeared at a Manhattan seafood eatery to urge restauraters to apply for a $28.6 billion federal restaurant relief program.

Whale-watching tours from Manhattan coming in May

A high-speed commuter ferry company is launching whale-watching cruises that leave directly from Manhattan.

March on Broadway: Performers protest work environment

Performers are asking for a full list of organizations that the Actor's Equity Association is working with to support people of color as well as more transparency about how policies are implemented.

Columbus Circle monument vandalized during anti-police protest

Six protesters were arrested for vandalizing a monument to fallen soldiers in Columbus Circle, according to police.

Manhattan distillery releases limited basil-infused vodka for Earth Day

A distillery in Manhattan partnered with a Brooklyn farm and a food equity group to make a limited edition basil-infused vodka in time for Earth Day. 

NYC subway bomber sentenced to life in prison

Akayed Ullah, the man whose pipe bomb mostly misfired in a crowded Manhattan subway station in 2017 was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday.

Manhattan coastal protection plan under cloud of controversy

Under the East Side Coastal Resiliency Plan, 4.2 miles of coastline from East 25th Street to Montgomery Street will be buried under 8 to 10 feet of landfill to elevate East River Park.

NYU, St. John's will require COVID-19 vaccinations for students

NYU and St. John's will require students to be vaccinated against COVID but will allow exemptions for either religious or medical reasons.

Deadly fire on Upper East Side of Manhattan

An elderly man died in a fire in an Upper East Side building on Wednesday morning.

NYC judge tosses thousands of prostitution cases, some dating back decades

Manhattan DA Cy Vance has asked a judge to dismiss thousands of prostitution-related offenses dating to the 1970s because the accused were "unfairly targeted" for prosecution.

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.