NYC Council approves bills to give EMS workers bullet, stab-proof vests amid rising assaults

The New York City Council has approved a pair of bills to provide EMTs and paramedics with bullet and stab-proof vests, in the wake of assaults against the FDNY personnel reaching an all-time high.

16-year-old arrested for allegedly shoving woman down NYC church stairs

A suspect was arrested in connection to the assault, robbery of a woman caught on surveillance video in front of a NYC church, police said.

Mom charged in smothering deaths of her twins inside NYC apartment

The mother of 5-year-old twins found dead last year inside an apartment in the Mount hope section of the Bronx was arrested, the NYPD said.

NYC officials approve $780M soccer stadium for NYCFC next to Citi Field

New York City officials have approved a plan to build a 25,000-seat stadium for Major League Soccer’s New York City Football Club next to the New York Mets’ stadium, Citi Field.

NYC storm alert: Heavy rain, flooding, gusty winds threaten Tri-State area | Forecast

After a warm start to the week in NYC, attention now turns to a storm threat that could bring heavy rain, potential flooding and gusty winds to parts of NY, NJ and CT.

UWS out-of-state plates: Will NYC congestion pricing make it worse?

Residents who live on NYC's Upper West Side say they’ve been seeing more vehicles with out-of-state plates looking for parking spots in their neighborhood.

Jewish students who sheltered in library during Gaza protest sue Cooper Union over antisemitsm

A group of students who sheltered inside the library at Cooper Union in Manhattan as pro-Palestinian protesters marched outside are suing the school, saying it didn't do enough to protect them from antisemitism.

Man sentenced for fatal shooting of Queens teen

The man convicted of fatally shooting a teen on a Queens basketball court has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Are PFAs in NYC tap water? Check water reports in your zip code

The EPA is imposing first-ever limits on certain "forever chemicals," known as PFAS, in tap water. Are PFAS in NYC tap water? Here's how you can check the water quality in your zip code.

NYC migrant crisis: Controversial 'DocGo' contract won't be renewed

The Adams Administration says they intend to let its contract with the medical company "DocGo," which was responsible for providing care to about 3,600 migrants, expire in May.

New report examines positives, negatives of mayoral control of NYC schools

New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended his control of New York City's public schools on Tuesday, after the release of a nearly 300-page report by the state Education Department on whether mayoral control has been effective.