Yang backs NYC casino idea despite 'many downsides'

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang said Wednesday that the city could benefit financially from the development of a casino despite the "many downsides" of the business.

Soldier arrested in plot to blow up NYC 9/11 Memorial

A U.S. Army soldier was arrested Tuesday in Georgia on charges that he plotted to blow up New York City's 9/11 Memorial and attack U.S. soldiers in the Middle East, authorities said Tuesday.

Man slashed in unprovoked attack at Times Square subway station

The NYPD is searching for the man who slashed another man in an unprovoked attack at the 42nd Street- Times Square station.

Ex-NYC college fashion student arrested in connection with Capitol riot

A former New York fashion student accused of participating in the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol and posting on social media about “storming” it was arrested Monday as the tally of criminal cases kept growing.

New York pharmacies begin vaccinations with limited supply

New York pharmacies just became eligible to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. It's a slow rollout though.

NYPD to help vaccinate residents of public housing

Police officers will vaccinate NYCHA residents who are 65 and older and who have registered for appointments.

Doctor who said Trump's health was 'astonishingly excellent' dies

The physician who once declared that Donald Trump would be "the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency" has died.

NY Rep. Adriano Espaillat has coronavirus

Manhattan Congressman Adriano Espaillat has tested positive for the coronavirus, he announced on Thursday.

Skyscraper at Hudson Yards opens

The Hudson Yards project is said to be the largest private real estate development in the country. 10 Hudson Yards officially opened its doors.

Hudson Yards' Vessel closed to public after 3rd suicide

The centerpiece sculpture at a massive development on Manhattan’s west side has been closed to the public.

Prototype Festival of opera and theater shifts mostly online

One of the world's top festivals of contemporary opera and theater has shifted format because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Woman who falsely accused Black teen of stealing phone arrested

A woman who wrongly accused a Black teenager of stealing her phone and tackled him while being filmed at a New York City hotel apologized but defended her actions in a television interview conducted before she was arrested in California.

Man fired several shots inside Memorial Sloan Kettering: Cops

An 'emotionally disturbed' man with a gun was taken into custody after barricading himself inside of a bathroom at a hospital.