NYPD to crack down on motorcycles, mopeds in pedestrian paths on 59th St. Bridge

The NYPD says it is taking action on motorcycles and mopeds using pedestrian lanes on the 59th Street Bridge, but a recent visit saw the vehicles still invading the path.

De Blasio: Construction beginning on Borough-Based Jails Program

The program is an $8.3B effort by the city to construct four new, smaller, more humane jails in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens to replace Rikers Island.

Some New York buildings and bridges are illuminated for Pride

Several New York state government sites are illuminated to honor Pride month and the 10th anniversary of the signing of the state's Marriage Equality Law.

VIDEO: Dog dashes through Queens–Midtown Tunnel, dodging cars and cops

A dog named Indie broke away from her dog sitter on the Upper West Side, ventured across town, into the Midtown Tunnel, and then into Long Island City.

New York woman sentenced for teaching about making and using explosives

Prosecutors said the New York woman and a co-conspirator researched old terrorist attacks and then taught each other the chemistry and engineering skills needed to build and set off explosives.

Man uses $1 bill to rob NYC store

The NYPD says a man robbed a Queens store with a $1 bill.

New York Democrat considering one-time wealth tax on rich Americans: report

New York Democrat Rep. Tom Suozzi is looking to potentially introduce a one-time wealth tax after it was recently reported that some of the country’s wealthiest people have escaped paying federal income taxes.

Many performance venues still waiting for pandemic aid

In December, lawmakers in Washington finally passed a $16.1 billion relief package called the Shuttered Venue Operator Grant program, and help was on the way for theater owners across the country. Until it stalled.

Man arrested for drunk driving after fatal Queens car crash

The alleged drunk driver is facing multiple charges including vehicular manslaughter, driving without a license, and driving while ability impaired.

Another arrest after fatal shooting of Queens 10-year-old

Authorities say Astram Lochan, 26, is facing three counts of criminal possession of a weapon and four counts of criminal possession of a firearm, police said Friday evening.

NYC bound plane diverted over unruly passenger

A Delta Air Lines flight traveling from Los Angeles to New York was forced to make a pit stop in the middle of its journey Thursday evening after a passenger was deemed unruly.

Anti-violence rally and vigil honors slain Queens boy

Steps from where 10-year-old Justin Wallace was fatally shot, members of his Far Rockaway community, and many from far beyond, gathered Wednesday night with a unified plea: stop the violence.

NYPD: Vandals 'desecrated' Vietnam memorial in Queens

The office of Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz posted a video showing Parks Department workers covering up profane graffiti scrawled on a Vietnam memorial in Elmhurst.

At least 13 people shot in 6 hours across NYC

A 15-year-old boy was killed and at least a dozen others wounded over a six-hour span of gun violence in New York City.

Man's body pulled from East River off Queens

Police are asking for the public's help identifying the body, which is described as a white man wearing a long-sleeve brown shirt, camouflage pants, and black sneakers. He also was in possession of a sobriety coin.