Central Park sees surge in robberies; NYPD blames 'migrant robbery pattern'

The NYPD has intensified its presence in Central Park following a surge in robberies, deploying additional officers in an effort to curb crime in one of New York City's most iconic landmarks.

Woman's burned body found in Highbridge Park after brush fire

The NYPD is investigating after a woman's body was discovered inside Highbridge Park in Washington Heights on Wednesday afternoon.

Separate Tuesday robberies highlight rising crime in Central Park

The NYPD is looking for two suspects they say robbed two men while they were walking in NYC's Central Park, the latest in a growing trend of robberies and violent crimes taking place in the park.

Homeless man arrested for sexual assault on Upper East Side

A homeless man has been arrested after sexually assaulting a woman on the Upper East Side near Gracie Mansion, police said.

Witness chases off attacker assaulting teen on Upper East Side: police

A witness said they heard the screams for help from the 19-year-old woman who was grabbed from behind, dragged and sexually assaulted.

2 men hit by truck in Manhattan: NYPD

Two pedestrians were hit by a truck in Manhattan on Monday, police said.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he left a dead bear in Central Park as a prank

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. once retrieved a bear that was killed by a motorist and left it in New York’s Central Park with a bicycle on top, sparking a mystery that consumed the city a decade ago.

NYPD captures snake on West Village streets

A snake was found slithering in the streets on the West Village on Sunday.

RJK Jr. dead bear confession: 2014 coverage of Central Park mystery
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Presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted to leaving a dead bear in Central Park about 10 years ago. Here's a look at our 2014 coverage of the gruesome mystery.

Alleged NYPD cop shooter robs mahjong game
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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.