2nd suspect surrenders in SoHo crypto torture case; man allegedly held for weeks

A second man has turned himself in, the NYPD said, after a victim from Italy was allegedly tortured inside an upscale SoHo apartment in order to get him to give up his Bitcoin password.

34th Street busway proposed by DOT

The DOT is proposing this busway after the "remarkably successful installation" of a similar busway on 14th Street.

New NY law would hold owners accountable after pit bulls attack tiny dog

Penny's Law is aimed at imposing stricter penalties on irresponsible pet owners following a brutal attack on Penny the Chihuahua by two pit bulls.

Pit bulls in UWS attack allegedly killed dog months earlier in Central Park

New concerns are growing on Manhattan’s Upper West Side as residents say the same pair of pit bulls involved in a brutal attack on a chihuahua named Penny last weekend were also responsible for a deadly mauling in January.

Columbia University lays off 180 staff after Trump cuts $400M in federal funds

Columbia University is laying off nearly 180 staff members following President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel $400 million in federal funding over the school’s handling of pro-Palestinian protests.

Pharrell, Zendaya, Rihanna pregnancy surprise lead 2025 Met Gala tribute to Black style

The biggest surprise of the night was Rihanna's newly-announced baby bump as the 2025 Met Gala paid tribute to Black designers and raised $31M for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.

White powder sent to Manhattan Criminal Courthouse triggers hazmat response

A suspicious package containing white powder was reported Wednesday afternoon at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse, causing a hazmat response. No injuries have been reported.

Suspect arrested in deadly NYC subway stabbing: NYPD

Police say they have arrested and charged Luis Jose-Duarte, 46, with the killing of John Sheldon, 38, on April 25 inside the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall subway station in Lower Manhattan

NYC Council passes bill regulating noisy non-essential helicopter flights from city heliports

The New York City Council has voted for stricter regulations of non-essential helicopter flights from city-owned heliports, following a helicopter crash on April 10 that killed six people.

NYC attorney indicted for allegedly sexually assaulting six women

Ryan Hemphill, 43, a private equity executive, has been accused of turning his Manhattan apartment into a torture chamber of "grotesque sexual violence" by prosecutors and raping six women.

Pro-Palestinian protesters appear to attempt CCNY campus takeover

A group of students have reportedly gathered on the quad at City College of New York to protest the ongoing war in Gaza.

61-year-old grandmother killed in Harlem crossfire, police say

Police are investigating after a 61-year-old grandmother was shot and killed in Harlem after being caught in a crossfire. Mayor Adams condemned the shooting, as police say they have a person of interest in custody.

Your guide to SummerStage 2025: Dates, headliners and where to go

SummerStage 2025 brings 70+ concerts to NYC parks, from indie rock to Afrobeat. Most shows are free—find out who’s playing, where to go, and how to get tickets.

Federal government takes control of Penn Station renovation

The federal government is now in charge of the long-awaited Penn Station renovation. U.S. Transportation officials say Amtrak and the Department of Transportation will oversee the $7 billion project, replacing the MTA.