'Pedro of the people' wins look-alike contest in Lower East Side
With nothing more than confidence, a signature mustache and the support of his family, Gountas stepped into the spotlight as New York’s Pedro Pascal stand-in.
With nothing more than confidence, a signature mustache and the support of his family, Gountas stepped into the spotlight as New York’s Pedro Pascal stand-in.
Owner of pit bulls that attacked a chihuahua ordered to turn his dogs over to the NYPD
The owner of the two pit bulls that attacked Penny the chihuahua last month was ordered to hand his dogs over to the NYPD.
The owner of the two pit bulls that attacked Penny the chihuahua last month was ordered to hand his dogs over to the NYPD.
ICE raids spark protests in Manhattan; several people detained
Protesters pushed back against immigration officers in Manhattan Saturday after ICE raids were carried out in the city and nationwide.
Protesters pushed back against immigration officers in Manhattan Saturday after ICE raids were carried out in the city and nationwide.
Photos show alleged crypto kidnapping victim 'having a good time' at Soho townhouse
Photos obtained by TMZ reveal a wild scene inside the Soho townhouse where Italian crypto investor Michael Carturan was allegedly tortured and held captive by John Woeltz and William Duplessie.
Photos obtained by TMZ reveal a wild scene inside the Soho townhouse where Italian crypto investor Michael Carturan was allegedly tortured and held captive by John Woeltz and William Duplessie.
Man shot in the head, killed near Port Authority Bus Terminal
A man was shot in the head and killed following an overnight shooting in Hell's Kitchen, near the Port Authority Bus Terminal, the NYPD said.
A man was shot in the head and killed following an overnight shooting in Hell's Kitchen, near the Port Authority Bus Terminal, the NYPD said.
Residents against construction of nearly 300-foot jail in Chinatown
Neighbors United Below Canal is calling on the city to relocate a nearly 300-foot-tall jail being built in Chinatown.
Neighbors United Below Canal is calling on the city to relocate a nearly 300-foot-tall jail being built in Chinatown.
Pit bulls that mauled a chihuahua had been ordered to be muzzled
The owner of the two pit bulls that mauled Penny the chihuahua had been ordered to keep his dogs muzzled and walk them separately before the attack.
The owner of the two pit bulls that mauled Penny the chihuahua had been ordered to keep his dogs muzzled and walk them separately before the attack.
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.
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.
Charlie Rangel, former US congressman from Harlem, dies at 94
Former U.S. Congressman from Harlem, Charlie Rangel, has died at the age of 94.
Former U.S. Congressman from Harlem, Charlie Rangel, has died at the age of 94.
Crypto investor and woman accused of kidnapping, torturing Italian tourist inside SoHo apartment
A man and a woman are in custody after allegedly kidnapping and assaulting an Italian tourist inside a Lower Manhattan apartment.
A man and a woman are in custody after allegedly kidnapping and assaulting an Italian tourist inside a Lower Manhattan apartment.
34th Street busway proposed by DOT
The DOT is proposing this busway after the "remarkably successful installation" of a similar busway on 14th Street.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Owners demand action after pit bulls maul service dog on NYC street l Caught on camera
A dog is fighting for her life after the owners say two pit bulls attacked her, unprovoked, in NYC. The incident was caught on camera.
A dog is fighting for her life after the owners say two pit bulls attacked her, unprovoked, in NYC. The incident was caught on camera.
Food cart vendor shot in Times Square after dispute with group of people; 3 arrested
A food cart vendor was shot on Wednesday morning in Times Square following a dispute with a group of young people, the NYPD said.
A food cart vendor was shot on Wednesday morning in Times Square following a dispute with a group of young people, the NYPD said.
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.
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
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
Man, 23, charged with murder after Harlem grandmother killed in crossfire
A man was arrested and charged with murder after a NYC grandmother was fatally shot while standing on the sidewalk, police said.
A man was arrested and charged with murder after a NYC grandmother was fatally shot while standing on the sidewalk, police said.