Broadway theaters extend mask mandate through May 31

Broadway theatergoers will have to keep their masks up through at least May 31, the Broadway League said Friday.

Deadly fire in apartment building on Mulberry Street

A fire that started on the fifth floor of an apartment building on Mulberry Street Friday morning quickly spread killing one person and injuring two others, said the FDNY.

For Riverside Church, social justice is part of the gospel | The Black Church

The Riverside Church — a towering presence in Upper Manhattan — welcomes people of all faiths to do the work of the gospel. A big part of that has always been promoting social justice.

New York subway attack: Frank R. James held without bail as police seek motive

Frank R. James, 62, the suspect in the shooting of 10 people aboard an N train in Sunset Park, Brooklyn was ordered held without bail Thursday during his arraignment in Brooklyn federal court. He could spend the rest of his life in prison if found guilty of throwing smoke grenades and opening fire on a crowded train.

Mother AME Zion Church reopens after 2 years | The Black Church

Founded In 1796, Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is recognized as the oldest Black church in the city. Two after closing its doors due to the pandemic, the historic church has reopened for in-person services.

New York subway attack suspect tipped off cops to his location

Two law enforcement officials say the person who tipped off police to the whereabouts of the man wanted in the Brooklyn subway shooting was the suspect himself. Frank R. James called the New York Police Department's tip line Wednesday to say he was inside a McDonald's restaurant in Manhattan and to tell authorities to come and get him, the law enforcement officials said.

Manhattan brush fire near Harlem River Drive

A brush fire was burning off the Harlem River Drive in Manhattan Tuesday. As of the morning rush, traffic was not impacted.

'SoHo Karen' guilty of felony hate crime but avoids prison

Miya Ponsetto, the so-called SoHo Karen, will avoid time behind bars if she successfully serves two years of probation without running into trouble with the law. In December 2020, she falsely accused a Black teen of stealing her phone.

Fearless Girl statue stays put opposite NYSE for now

The 4-foot bronze Fearless Girl statue that was deposited in front of New York City's Charging Bull in 2017 will remain in its current spot opposite the New York Stock Exchange.

Video: Times Square manhole explosion causes panic

Video of panic in Times Square showed the moments after a manhole exploded causing tourists to flee.

Man tries to lure 12-year-old girl in Manhattan: NYPD

Police say the man was attempting to lure a 12-year-old girl in the East Village when a good Samaritan intervened.

Manhattan subway rider stabbed by teens after dispute

Police say a group of teens punched and stabbed a man riding a northbound B train after a dispute.

Crime syndicate tried to trade drugs for missiles: Feds

Four men associated with a Japanese crime syndicate known as “yakuza” have been charged with trying to exchange surface-to-air missiles for drugs.

Man climbs Brooklyn Bridge during rush hour

A man scaled the cables of the Brooklyn Bridge during the morning rush hour.

Several arrested after standoff over dismantling of NYC homeless encampment

Activists were attempting to prevent city officials from dismantling a Manhattan homeless encampment as part of a new initiative by Mayor Eric Adams.

Dan Fogler's family connection to filming site of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

The latest installment of ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore' stars Dan Fogler who plays Jacob Kowalski. He talks about the movie and his family's connection to the filming site.

New video released of suspect in Wall Street station slashing

The NYPD released new video of the suspect wanted for slashing another man inside the Wall Street subway station.

Man stabbed inside Wall Street subway station

A 30-year-old man was stabbed in the neck inside the Wall Street subway station Tuesday morning, said police.

Jazz musician with autism releases debut album

Pianist Sam Baum loves filling the room with his own jazz creations. Sam, who has autism, is most comfortable when he is composing and playing with his band, whose members are from three underrepresented groups in jazz: the elderly, the disabled, and women.