NY bail reform secures release of serial shoplifter with 122 arrests

An accused serial shoplifter with 122 prior arrests was released again under New York state’s bail reform law despite even liberal Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office wanting him to remain in custody.

Parks employee spin-kicks attacker inside Riverside Park

A New York City Parks Department employee was punched in the face in a random attack inside Riverside Park in Manhattan, said police.

New push for a car-free Broadway after horrifying taxi crash

The non-profit group Transportation Alternatives says it wants the city to ban cars from 33rd Street to 14th Street.

NYC monkeypox vaccine clinic open in Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic

New York City has opened a temporary monkeypox vaccine clinic in Manahttan's Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic for eligible adult men who believe they may have been recently exposed to the virus.

Man found not responsible for 2017 Times Square vehicle rampage

A man who used his car to hit pedestrians in Times Square has been cleared of responsibility because of mental illness.

'Hair' co-creator James Rado dies at 90

Without "Hair," there would be no "Rent." — James Rado, co-creator of the groundbreaking musical "Hair," has died. He was 90. "Hair" was Broadway's first rock musical, the first Broadway show to have full nudity, and the first to feature a same-sex kiss.

Neighborhood parking rule change frustrates car owners

Lower East Side resident Michael Steward says he got a surprise $115 ticket recently. He said the parking rules changed on Avenue D without notice.

Harlem Mass Shooting: Gun battle between 2 groups killed college basketball star

College basketball player Darius Lee, 21, was shot and killed during a wild gun battle in Harlem between two heavily armed groups, according to police sources.

Video:  Heroes help rescue victims pinned by NYC taxi

Dramatic video showed more than a dozen people working together to try to free victims crushed by a taxi that crashed onto a Manhattan sidewalk.

NYC taxi crashes into people on Manhattan sidewalk

Three people remained in critical condition Tuesday after a taxi crashed onto a sidewalk in Manhattan.

Harlem mass shooting: College basketball player Darius Lee killed, 8 others injured

A 21-year-old college basketball standout was identified as the victim killed in a mass shooting in East Harlem early Monday morning that injured eight others.

NYC beauty salon firebombed

A man poured gasoline inside a NYC beauty salon and lit it on fire, injuring two people.

Car stolen with baby inside in East Harlem

The NYPD is searching for two suspects who carjacked a man at a red light with a baby inside the vehicle in East Harlem.

Can rubbing your wrist help you fall asleep faster?

Some people say that if you rub the inside of your wrist in a circular motion--you'll fall asleep in just a few minutes? But does it work?

Man slashes woman in random NYC subway attack, NYPD says

The NYPD is searching for a suspect they say randomly put a woman in a chokehold and slashed her in the neck in a Manhattan subway station.

NYC subway shooting suspect indicted, faces judge

A grand jury indicted Andrew Abdullah in the murder of Daniel Enriquez on a subway last month. Although cops said Abdullah was picked out of a lineup, his lawyer said several witnesses did not ID her client in lineups.

Independent booksellers grew in number and diversity

Independent booksellers are growing in number and becoming more diverse. Dozens of new stores are owned by people of various racial and ethnic backgrounds. At the same time, store owners face rising prices and supply chain issues. Not to mention the competitive challenges and financial insecurity that bookstores have long struggled with.

East Harlem boxing gym teaches women to claim their space

Reese Scott, known as "Coach Reese," started on a journey of self-discovery nearly two decades ago that led to her becoming a fighter and eventually the founder and owner of Women's World of Boxing in East Harlem.