What are 'ghost cars,' and why is NYC cracking down on them?

"Ghost cars" are identified as vehicles that have forged or altered license plates, making certain ones untraceable for traffic or toll cameras.

Retail giant blames NYC subway crime for breaking lease for shops at FiDi station

Westfield, the company that manages the retail space inside Fulton Transit Center, gave notice last month of plans to break it's lease over concerns about crime in the subway, the MTA said.

Adams defends NYPD's use of stun-gun on ‘disorderly’ Queens migrant holding toddler: Video

Officers were called to the Jamaica, Queens shelter for an argument involving an intoxicated man, identified as 47-year-old Venezuelan migrant Yanny Cordero, who was threatening staff members, the NYPD said.

Another suspect arrested in Times Square attack on NYPD officers; 2 others sought

Edgarlis Vegas was arrested and charged in connection with the January assault of two NYPD officers outside a migrant shelter in Times Square, police said.

NYC sets deadline for pizzerias to cut down pollutants

New York City is requiring coal-fired and wood stoves to cut their emissions by 75% and to do it by April 27th.

Bronx apartment fire that injured 10, caused by a lithium-ion battery: FDNY

At least 10 people, including six firefighters. The FDNY now says that an e-bike frame & battery remnants were found trapping residents and forcing others to use the fire escape.

'Worst landlord in NYC': Warrant issued for arrest of Daniel Ohebshalom

Daniel Ohebshalom is considered one of the worst landlords in New York City, according to Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and now there’s a warrant out for his arrest.

How much money you need to 'live comfortably' in NYC

New Yorkers need to make $63,000 more than residents in Houston, Texas, if they want to live "comfortably," according to a new study.

FDNY investigates pro-Trump firefighters who booed AG James during ceremony

The booing erupted as James walked up to the podium to honor the swearing-in of the first Black woman to serve as chaplain of the FDNY, Rev. Pamela Holmes.

Boyfriend arrested in NYC subway shove that severed victim's feet

The suspect, 35-year-old Christian Valdez, was arraigned on charges of attempted murder and felony assault and held without bail, according to the New York Post.

NYPD officers fatally shoot man accused of stabbing woman in Queens, police say

Police said prior to finding the man holding the large knife, they saw a woman walking out of the apartment holding her stomach as if she was bleeding.

NYPD arrest criminal justice activist, ex-con in connection to torso found in the Bronx

Criminal Justice activist and ex-con, Sheldon Johnson, 48, has been arrested after a human torso and foot were discovered inside a Bronx building Tuesday night, according to the NYPD.

City Council passes bill requiring cruises to connect to shore power when idling

By unanimous vote Thursday, the city council passed legislation that requires cruise to plug into shore power when docking in the city rather than continuing to burn diesel.

8-year-old carries handgun in backpack to Brooklyn elementary school

The NYPD found the gun in the boy's backpack after he was caught threatening another 8-year-old at P.S. 158 Warwick on Ashford Street.

National Guard in NYC subway: When, where and how it will work to deter crime

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is sending the National Guard to the NYC subway system. How will this work? She spoke exclusively on Good Day New York to explain.

Hochul dispatches National Guard to NYC subways after a string of violent crimes

Gov. Hochul announced on Wednesday that she will be deploying around 1,000 National Guard members and State Police troopers to conduct random bag checks at some of the city’s busiest subway stations.