No keg parties, no road trips: Colleges set coronavirus rules

As they struggle to salvage some semblance of a campus experience this fall, U.S. colleges are requiring promises from students to help contain the coronavirus — no keg parties, no long road trips and no outside guests on campus.

Power restored, mass transit resumes after outage in Manhattan, Queens

Dozens of blocks in Manhattan were cast into darkness after a power outage early Friday morning. The lights went out at about 5:15 a.m. on the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and Harlem. 

Woman stabbed inside Upper West Side subway station

The NYPD wants to find the man who stabbed a woman inside an Upper West Side subway station.

Controversy over Hindu temple in India draws crowds to Times Square

Videos posted online show Hindu celebrators dressed in yellow and orange, waiving flags, dancing and chanting Wednesday evening. Protesters held signs reading, "BJP is Islamophobia," referring to the Indian ruling party. 

Man shoved to his death down staircase in Penn Station

The NYPD wants to find the man who shoved another man down a staircase at Penn Station killing him.

Radio City Christmas Spectacular canceled due to pandemic

The famed Radio City Christmas Spectacular won't go on for the holiday season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

DA seeks president's taxes as part of investigation into Trump Organization

A Manhattan prosecutor trying to get President Donald Trump's tax returns told a judge that he was justified in demanding them, citing public reports of "extensive and protracted criminal conduct at the Trump Organization."

Lord & Taylor seeks bankruptcy protection

Lord & Taylor, America's oldest retailer, is seeking bankruptcy protection, as is the owner of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank, lengthening the list of major retail chains that have faltered in the pandemic.

Party boat busted on East River for violating coronavirus rules

The New York Sheriff’s Office says the owners and captain of a party boat, the Liberty Belle, were arrested over the weekend after what they said was an “illegal party” and “violation of social distancing provisions”.

Rally against police brutality held in Manhattan
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A rally against police brutality and black-on-black crime was held in front of Trump Tower in Manhattan on Friday.

Meet the rat hunters: Dogs join the fight against NYC’s rodent problem

Rats have been an issue in New York City for as long as it has been a city, and despite the best efforts, won’t go away. FOX 5 NY takes a look at how some dogs are returning to their rat-hunting roots to help rid the city of this pesky problem.

New York City music venues struggle to stay alive during pandemic

Small club owners in New York City say they are in need of financial help as venues continue to sit empty as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

American Museum of Natural History outlines reopening plans

Visitors to the American Museum of Natural History would need to make advance online reservations for specific times under a plan for a September reopening pending city and state approval.

Anti-police protest outside NYPD commissioner's home

Protesters gathered outside of NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea’s apartment as part of a 24-hour demonstration against police.

Cuomo, de Blasio slam NYPD for arrest of transgender woman placed in unmarked van

Several local lawmakers are demanding answers from the NYPD after video shows officers arresting a transgender woman and placing her in an unmarked police van during a protest.