Beloved NYC comedian Kenny DeForest killed in e-bike accident

DeForest, 37, had appeared on NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers," CBS' "The Late Late Show with James Corden" and the HBO show "Crashing."

Brooklyn Con Edison substation explosion temporarily disrupts power in NYC

At one point, over 1,000 customers had reported they lost power following the explosion at a Con Edison substation in the Dumbo section of Brooklyn, the FDNY said.

Brooklyn apartment building fire leaves 4 injured

An apartment building caught fire overnight in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, leaving four people with injuries.

Barricaded man shot by police in Lower East Side building

Police say that Kent Edwards, 43, was shot and killed by police looking to question him in connection to a shooting on the Upper East Side in October.

NYPD oversight body forced to halt investigations amid budget cuts

Beginning January 1, the Civilian Complaint Review Board will no longer investigate claims against NYPD officers for threats, property seizures, untruthful statements, discourteous words or actions, or refusal to provide their name or shield number.

NYC red light cameras: Why some lawmakers are pushing for more

Brooklyn State Sen. Andrew Gounardes is sponsoring a bill in Albany that would allow New York City to increase the number of red light cameras.

NYC's 'Worst Landlords' list is out: Meet the record-setting top offender

New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams has released a list of the 100 worst landlords in the city, based on average open violations.

MTA unveils Queens bus route redesign to fix bus service frustrations

The MTA has revealed its plans to overhaul bus service in Queens by redesigning bus routes, adding five new ones but reducing the number of stops.

Bronx deli fire rips through at least 5 businesses; 1 injured

Firefighters received the call just before 3:30 a.m. at W. 231 St. and Broadway, about one block away from a train station in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx.

NYC migrant crisis: Reports of rotten, spoiled food in local shelters

"Every single day, I have migrants walking into my office with the food to show us rotten food, spoiled food," New York City Council member Julie Won said.

Congestion pricing may dampen Broadway’s comeback

Critics of congestion pricing say they are afraid the extra charge could take a huge toll on business in the Theater District and Times Square.

Bronx building collapse: At least 136 displaced, no victims found in huge debris pile

A corner of a seven-story Bronx apartment building at 1915 Billingsley Terrace collapsed Monday in the Morris Heights section, leaving apartments exposed like a stack of shelves and a convenience store partly buried under bricks and wood.

American Red Cross assists families after Bronx building collapse

The American Red Cross says families from the collapsed building on Billingsly Place are spread out in hotels across 5 boroughs waiting for word on when they can get back inside their apartments.