Former Obama advisor arrested after UES halal cart confrontation
The NYPD says it has opened a hate crime investigation after Stuart Seldowitz was caught on video hurling Islamophobic comments a Halal cart vendor in Manhattan.
City College of New York closes early after threat made to campus
In a statement on its website, CCNY said, “If you are on campus, please depart the campus promptly. If you have not arrived on campus yet, please do not come to the campus, and please note that all buildings will be closed."
FDR Drive southbound reopens as tractor-trailer hitch causes temporary closure
The southbound lanes on the FDR Drive in Manhattan have reopened at East 90th Street after a tractor trailer got stuck underneath an overpass.
Matt Damon, Mark Ruffalo lead celebrity cast to save 134-year-old church on Upper West Side
The duo lead a star-studded reading of the play "This is Our Youth" at the historic West Park Presbyterian Church on 86th and Amsterdam.
15-year-old stabbed in the neck in Times Square
Police say at least one person has been taken into custody after a 15-year-old was reportedly stabbed in the neck near 44th Street and 7th Avenue.
Safe injection sites in NYC proven crime-free, contrary to initial fears: Report
A new report is coming to the defense of the city's two safe injection sites-claiming they have not led to an increase in crime.
East Harlem NYCHA complex gets $8M for flood prevention
According to residents of the Clinton Houses, an NYCHA public housing facility at 108th and Lexington in East Harlem, flooding is a major issue.
FDNY pushes 'Take Charge' campaign to warn of lithium-ion battery dangers
The FDNY's new 'Take Charge' campaign is warning people about the potential dangers of lithium-ion batteries. So far this year, the batteries have caused 239 fires, resulting in 17 deaths.
Amtrak service suspensions continue due to structural issues inside NYC parking garage
Amtrak service north of New York City has been disrupted because of structural issues with a parking garage that’s over the tracks on Manhattan’s west side.
NYC subway vigilante John Rote posts bail, returns to apartment in Queens
Here's what we know about John Rote, the man accused of firing a warning shot on a Manhattan subway platform, scaring off a would-be mugger.
Autistic students to perform at Carnegie Hall
Five piano students with autism are set to perform at Carnegie Hall later in the month.
BTS fans pack Times Square for surprise Jungkook concert
Thousands of people gathered in Times Square on Thursday evening for a surprise concert by K-Pop superstar Jungkook.
Upper East Side café sees outpouring of support after baristas walk out over Israel-Hamas war
Caffe Aronne, on the Upper East Side has seen a huge outpouring of support after its baristas allegedly walked out over the cafe's pro-Israel support.
Yusef Salaam reflects on his journey: from victim to voice for Harlem
Yusef Salaam is looking forward to serving the people of Harlem and, as he's running unopposed, ready to represent.
Crossing guard struck by yellow taxi on Upper East Side
The 61-year-old crossing guard was struck near E. 96th St. and Lexington Avenue on the Upper East Side, the NYPD said.
What roads are closed due to the NYC Marathon this weekend?
The TCS New York City Marathon is set to hit the streets of the Big Apple again on Sunday, shutting down major roads and bridges across the city.
Mariah Carey says 'It's Time' for the holidays: Here's where to toss your pumpkins
Battery Park's Operation Pumpkin Drop has drop-off locations to repurpose Halloween pumpkins for compost.
Airbnb faces lawsuit as Upper West Side landlords demand $3M over Local Law 18
Two Upper West Side landlords are suing Airbnb citing violations of Local Law 18, the city’s newly enacted short-term rental law.
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree: 80-foot Norway spruce gets the nod!
The tree will be cut on Nov. 9 in Vestal, New York, and will arrive at Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan on Nov. 11, the officials said.
Teen shot outside Midtown restaurant in Theater District
A 16-year-old boy was shot Tuesday night in front of Sardi's, a restaurant in the Theater District, the NYPD said.