Hotel worker slashed after offering man bottle of water
The NYPD wants to find the man who slashed a hotel worker in Queens after he offered the suspect a bottle of water.
Shootings erupt in Crown Heights as gunmen remain on the loose
Seven people were shot in three separate incidents across New York City in the early morning hours of Wednesday as gun violence soars.
Famous war photographer beats virus at age 97
A celebrated wartime and celebrity photographer at age 97 is getting over a bout with COVID-19.
NYC launches free coronavirus antibody testing for all residents
New York City is offering free coronavirus antibody testing for all New Yorkers starting at five sites across the five boroughs.
New York City lab awaits CDC OK to do coronavirus testing
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has called on the CDC to authorize a New York City lab to start testing immediately for coronavirus.
Mugger rips eyeglasses off of victims
Police are looking for the woman who has grabbed the eyeglasses off two victims in Long Island City, scratching their faces in the process.
Appeals court approves of $6.7M award to 5pointz graffiti artists
A federal appeals court in New York gave its approval Thursday to a $6.7 million award for two dozen graffiti artists whose spray paintings at a once-famous site that attracted thousands of spectators were destroyed to make room for high-rise luxury residences.
A look at some of the best places to watch the Super Bowl this year
Looking for a place to enjoy the big game this Sunday? Well, lucky for you, you have multiple great options, no matter who you're rooting for.
Concerns over the future of NYC's independent theater scene
Rising rents and operating costs is making it increasingly difficult for some of New York City's independent theaters to stay afloat.
Where your blood goes after you donate
Where does all the blood collected at blood drives every day in New York go?
Minivan crashes into cyclist in Queens
GoPro video posted on Twitter caught the moment a hit-and-run driver rear-ended a cyclist near Greenpoint Avenue and Borden Avenue in Long Island City, Queens, at about 6 p.m. on Monday.
MTA begins inspecting all elevated subway tracks for loose debris
A day after a piece of metal came crashing down, smashing the back window of a cab, MTA Transit president Andy Byford promised to put an end to these incidents of falling debris from the elevated train tracks.
MTA inspecting elevated subway tracks
A day after a piece of metal came crashing down, smashing the back window of a cab, MTA Transit president Andy Byford promised to put an end to these incidents of falling debris from the elevated train tracks.
Locals demand Long Island City firehouse reopen
As Long Island City’s real estate market continues to prosper locals are arguing that the need for emergency services is growing.
Amazon dumps NYC
Amazon will not build a new headquarters in New York City, a stunning reversal to an ambitious plan that would have brought an estimated 25,000 jobs to the city. Along with the jobs, the company had planned to spend $2.5 billion to build the new offices in Queens.
Ferry service affecting rents
This past summer, New York City expanded ferry service along the East River and it is having a noticeable impact on certain rents. Some neighborhoods like DUMBO in Brooklyn and Long Island City in Queens haven't seen rents increase much at all. But in Greenpoint and Astoria, access to Manhattan by boat is both drawing renters and driving up prices.
5Pointz lawsuit
A federal jury has sided with a group of New York graffiti artists who sued over the destruction of their work. A judge will now decide whether the artists must be compensated for the loss of their whitewashed murals.
NYC Ferry launches Astoria service
The first NYC Ferry boat left from Astoria at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. While on the maiden voyage, we saw the city from a whole new perspective. The 45-minute trip started from the floating terminal in Hallets Cove at 3-10 Astoria Boulevard to Pier 11 on Wall Street and made three stops along the way -- Roosevelt Island, Long Island City and East 34th Street.
Long Island City development boom
Whichever way you turn in Long Island City, avoiding the sight of construction is nearly impossible. Rockrose Development is building a 2,500-unit residential development but is also making sure to bring lots of retail to the neighborhood, too. Another huge project is coming to 44th Drive near the East River. The city's Economic Development Corporation is building more than 1,000 apartments, a new school, offices, and a manufacturing space.