NYC to host massive ship parade for America’s 250th birthday: Here's when
The celebration will coincide with another major global event: a FIFA World Cup semifinal match scheduled for July 5, at MetLife Stadium in nearby New Jersey, adding to what is expected to be an exceptionally busy week for the region.
The celebration will coincide with another major global event: a FIFA World Cup semifinal match scheduled for July 5, at MetLife Stadium in nearby New Jersey, adding to what is expected to be an exceptionally busy week for the region.
‘Stop, stop, stop’: Firefighter heard warning before deadly LaGuardia crash, NTSB report says
An NTSB report reveals a firefighter heard a “stop" warning before a deadly LaGuardia runway crash, but didn’t realize it was directed at the truck.
An NTSB report reveals a firefighter heard a “stop" warning before a deadly LaGuardia runway crash, but didn’t realize it was directed at the truck.
3 neighbors stabbed in Queens after argument, NYPD report
Three people in Queens were stabbed after a verbal dispute, according to the NYPD.
Three people in Queens were stabbed after a verbal dispute, according to the NYPD.
Baby found abandoned in a stroller in Times Square. Police say they know who the father is
Police say they know who the father is in the case of a baby found alone in Times Square, but he has not been located.
Police say they know who the father is in the case of a baby found alone in Times Square, but he has not been located.
1 dead, 1 injured in Hell’s Kitchen stabbing, suspect rides away on bike
Two men were stabbed in Hell’s Kitchen early morning, leaving one dead and another hospitalized as the suspect fled on a bike.
Two men were stabbed in Hell’s Kitchen early morning, leaving one dead and another hospitalized as the suspect fled on a bike.
NYPD detectives in viral arrest video didn't have body cameras, used WhatsApp to call for backup
New video from the now-viral arrest of a man in a Brooklyn liquor store last week is raising questions about NYPD procedure, as it appears to show officers relying on WhatsApp to communicate during the altercation, not police radios.
New video from the now-viral arrest of a man in a Brooklyn liquor store last week is raising questions about NYPD procedure, as it appears to show officers relying on WhatsApp to communicate during the altercation, not police radios.
Judge temporarily suspends plans for homeless intake site in East Village
A judge temporarily halted plans to move a homeless intake shelter to the East Village.
A judge temporarily halted plans to move a homeless intake shelter to the East Village.
NYC Public Schools push first day to September 10 next school year
New York City Public Schools released the 2026-27 school calendar this week, listing Thursday, Sept. 10, as students' unusually late first day back in the classroom.
New York City Public Schools released the 2026-27 school calendar this week, listing Thursday, Sept. 10, as students' unusually late first day back in the classroom.
NYC Councilman Chi Ossé arrested, charged after eviction protest in Brooklyn
New York City Council Member Chi Ossé was arrested while protesting an elderly woman's eviction in Brooklyn on Wednesday morning.
New York City Council Member Chi Ossé was arrested while protesting an elderly woman's eviction in Brooklyn on Wednesday morning.
NYC bill would limit minor social media use to 1 hour every day
New York City Council is currently debating a bill that would strictly limit minors' social media usage to just one hour per day.
New York City Council is currently debating a bill that would strictly limit minors' social media usage to just one hour per day.
Queens street takeover: 8 suspects still wanted as new photos released
Police have released new photos as they continue to search for individuals involved in a reckless street takeover that caused mayhem in Queens this past weekend.
Police have released new photos as they continue to search for individuals involved in a reckless street takeover that caused mayhem in Queens this past weekend.
1-year-old girl abandoned in stroller in Times Square; police looking for father
Authorities are urgently searching for the parents of a 1-year-old girl who was found completely alone in a stroller late Tuesday night in the heart of Times Square.
Authorities are urgently searching for the parents of a 1-year-old girl who was found completely alone in a stroller late Tuesday night in the heart of Times Square.
Residents sue to block relocation of homeless intake site to East Village
A plan to move Manhattan’s long-standing homeless intake center to the East Village faces a lawsuit and community opposition, aiming to block the relocation before its May 1 start.
A plan to move Manhattan’s long-standing homeless intake center to the East Village faces a lawsuit and community opposition, aiming to block the relocation before its May 1 start.
Resorts World Casino plans to open NYC's first full-scale casino next week
Resorts World plans to open its expanded, full-scale casino in Queens on April 28, pending final approval and testing from the New York Gaming Commission.
Resorts World plans to open its expanded, full-scale casino in Queens on April 28, pending final approval and testing from the New York Gaming Commission.
Queens council member raises alarm over street takeovers after chaos
A Queens council member is raising concerns over dangerous street takeovers after a chaotic weekend incident in Middle Village drew nearly 100 cars and overwhelmed police response.
A Queens council member is raising concerns over dangerous street takeovers after a chaotic weekend incident in Middle Village drew nearly 100 cars and overwhelmed police response.
Bronx mixed-use building fire leaves 2 dead, 11 injured
A deadly multi-alarm fire tore through a mixed-use building in the Bronx’s Belmont section on Tuesday afternoon, drawing a major FDNY response and killing two civilians.
A deadly multi-alarm fire tore through a mixed-use building in the Bronx’s Belmont section on Tuesday afternoon, drawing a major FDNY response and killing two civilians.
How do Citi Field, Yankee Stadium rank among best MLB stadiums? 2026 rankings revealed
Citi Field came in 9th place out of 30 in USA Today's Major League Baseball stadium rankings for 2026, while Yankees Stadium dropped closer to the bottom at No. 25.
Citi Field came in 9th place out of 30 in USA Today's Major League Baseball stadium rankings for 2026, while Yankees Stadium dropped closer to the bottom at No. 25.
$2k necklace snatched from 91-year-old man's neck outside Queens home
An elderly man was robbed at his own front door in Queens last week, and now police are asking for the public's help to identify the suspect.
An elderly man was robbed at his own front door in Queens last week, and now police are asking for the public's help to identify the suspect.
NYPD disbands unit after violent Brooklyn arrest video
The department said a 90-day review will examine policies, compliance, equipment and training related to narcotics enforcement.
The department said a 90-day review will examine policies, compliance, equipment and training related to narcotics enforcement.
Vigil for Jaden Pierre, teen killed in Queens shooting
The shooting happened near Merrick and Baisley boulevards, and investigators say no arrests have been made as the motive remains unclear.
The shooting happened near Merrick and Baisley boulevards, and investigators say no arrests have been made as the motive remains unclear.