NYC councilwoman Inna Vernikov arrested for carrying gun on hip at pro-Palestinian rally

Vernikov was seen in several photos with the end of a firearm sticking out from her pants. After she left the rally, police contacted Vernikov and told her to turn herself in. 

NYC migrant crisis: Hochul backs suspension of 'right to shelter'

NYC officials have been trying to roll back the city's "right to shelter" rule following the arrival of over 120,000 migrants since last year.

Cyclist rally calls for safer streets amid record NYC-wide bicyclist deaths

So far this year, 26 people have lost their lives riding a bike in New York City, the second-deadliest year for cyclists on record in the city.

Reckless driving suspect bit an NYPD officer's finger tip off: Prosecutors

Lenni Rodriguez Cruz, 28, could be sentenced to 25 years in prison for leading police on a wild car chase, crashing into several vehicles and biting a sergeant who was trying to put him in a holding cell.

NYC's 'Trick-or-Streets' returns this weekend

The initiative, which started last year, is helping New Yorkers celebrate Halloween by expanding car-free pedestrian spaces for families and trick-or-treaters.

1911 Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire that galvanized US labor movement gets new memorial

A giant steel ribbon with the names of those who died in the disaster has been installed Underneath it, a reflective panel shows the stenciled names as well as quotes from people who were there, describing the mayhem.

Animal Care Centers of NYC no longer taking in dogs due to overcrowding

"We need to suspend dog intakes to focus on caring for the animals already in the shelter and finding them forever homes or placement," the shelter said in a statement.

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry return to NYC for World Mental Health Day

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are hosting a conference in New York City on how the internet and social media affect youth mental health.

Bronx fire rips through several businesses in Norwood

The blaze broke out Tuesday morning on Bainbridge Avenue in the Norwood section, fire officials said.

NYC coyote sightings on the rise. One expert explains the surge

Earlier this year, residents of Queens spotted a coyote strolling through the street, and about a month later -- one was rescued from the East River.

Israel-Hamas war: Tensions flare among NYC demonstrators

Just outside the U.S. Military recruiting station in Times Square, both sides battled their beliefs through waving flags and shouting chants.