Thieves in SUVs stealing pricey jewelry from NYC seniors

The NYPD is investigating two separate but oddly similar incidents of thieves in SUVs stealing jewelry from elderly people on the street last month. In one heist, the crooks pretended to be tourists.

NYC mayor claims Giuliani falsely reported a crime

New York City Mayor Eric Adams wants the Staten Island district attorney to investigate former Mayor Rudy Giuliani for falsely reporting a crime after a man was arrested for allegedly slapping him on the back.

Rolls-Royce owner on Staten Island turns table on car thieves

The NYPD is investigating a series of backyard break-ins on Staten Island this month. After one incident, the intruders drove off in a stolen Rolls-Royce.

Coney Island, other NYC beaches open for swimming Saturday

All eight public beaches managed by New York City's Parks Department open to swimming on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Lifeguards will be on duty every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

EMT wounded in shooting released from hospital

Richard McMahon was all smiles as he was released from the hospital on Thursday. The 25-year-old EMT survived being shot by a patient inside his own ambulance.

EMT shot on Staten Island, police say patient shot him

A man who was being taken in an ambulance to a hospital on Staten Island pulled out a handgun and shot an EMT who was treating him on Wednesday night, the NYPD said.

Bodega worker choked unconscious in vicious robbery on Staten Island

A grocery store worker is recovering after a vicious assault on Staten Island. Police are asking for the public's help finding the assailant.

Amazon fires two workers tied to successful unionization effort

Amazon has fired two employees with ties to the grassroots union that led the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant’s history.

Amazon workers in another NYC warehouse reject union

Amazon warehouse workers rejected a union bid on Monday, dealing a blow to organizers who last month pulled off the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant’s history.

Amazon union could face a tough road ahead after victory

The nascent Amazon Labor Union, has said it wants longer breaks for warehouse employees, more time off and a dramatically higher minimum hourly wage of $30, up from just over $18 per hour.

MTA patrol vehicle crashes through backyard fence

An MTA patrol vehicle knocked down a utility pole, crashed through a residential property fence, destroyed a shed, and landed upside down in the backyard of a house on Friday. The driver was hospitalized.

Amazon's first U.S. union faces new hurdles

A stunning upset in a union election on Staten Island had brought sudden exposure to the organizers and worker advocates who realized victory for the nascent Amazon Labor Union, which is now preparing to negotiate for a labor contract. But experts say Amazon will likely drag its feet.

NYC Amazon workers vote to unionize warehouse

Amazon workers on Staten Island, voted to unionize on Friday, marking the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant’s history.

2nd NYC Amazon warehouse to hold union election in April

A federal labor board says a second Amazon warehouse in the New York City borough of Staten Island will have a union election in April.

SUV fleeing NYPD crashes into building

Video from a security camera shows a speeding SUV crashing into a residential building on Staten Island. Police say the driver was trying to get away from cops who had pulled him over.

Amazon union organizer, 2 others arrested at NYC warehouse

A former Amazon employee who is leading a push to unionize a New York City warehouse of the online retailer was arrested along with two others after authorities got a complaint about him trespassing.