NYPD halts Knicks watch parties outside MSG after 'unruly' fans cause chaos

The NYPD announced that they will no longer support watch parties directly outside Madison Square Garden in response to escalating crowd control issues.

NYC public beaches open for swimming Memorial Day weekend

NYC public beaches opened for swimming on Saturday, with lifeguards taking their posts despite a soggy Memorial Day weekend.

Memorial Day traffic: Best and worst times to travel in NYC area

Before you fire up the GPS and willingly merge into the Jersey Shore and Hamptons gridlock, here is your definitive guide to the best and worst times to hit the road this long weekend.

Teen swimmer disappears off Rockaway Beach as massive overnight search continues

Witnesses who were on the beach at the time told FOX 5 NY the teenager’s friends tried to save him, but they could not pull him from the rough surf.

34-year-old man killed, another injured in Bronx double stabbing

A 34-year-old man was killed and another man was injured after both were stabbed early Tuesday in the Bronx, police said.

LIRR strike contingency plan: How to get to work on Monday

With the LIRR paralyzed by its first strike in 30 years, Monday morning's commute to New York City looks completely different.

LIRR strike: Gov. Hochul urges 'get a deal done' as historic strike threatens commuter chaos

In an urgent press conference on Sunday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul warned New York City commuters to prepare for massive disruptions and called on all parties to immediately return to the negotiating table.

Arsonist arrested for Long Island vehicle fires starting nearly a year ago: police

A Long Island man has been arrested in connection with a nearly year-long arson spree, with authorities alleging he intentionally set vehicles ablaze on at least four separate occasions.

Mets calling up outfield prospect A.J. Ewing from minors: AP source

The New York Mets are reportedly calling up outfield prospect A.J. Ewing after just 12 games with Triple-A Syracuse in an effort to spark a stagnant lineup.

LIRR strike looms: How to get to work if trains stop running

As LIRR union representatives and the MTA race against a Saturday deadline to reach an agreement, the MTA has released a contingency plan for a possible strike.

NYPD busts car meet-up in the Bronx

Officers arrested four men in connection to the incident and issued summonses to seven others.