MTA holds first post-COVID auditions for subway musicians
Officials from MTA Arts and Design received 128 applications and narrowed those down to 46 who auditioned Wednesday for a spot in the city’s Music Under New York program. About 25 will be chosen later this summer.
Officials from MTA Arts and Design received 128 applications and narrowed those down to 46 who auditioned Wednesday for a spot in the city’s Music Under New York program. About 25 will be chosen later this summer.
Daniel Penny pleads not guilty in NYC subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely
Daniel Penny pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide death of Jordan Neely after holding him in a chokehold on the floor of a moving subway car.
Daniel Penny pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide death of Jordan Neely after holding him in a chokehold on the floor of a moving subway car.
NYC crime: Woman, 24, placed in headlock, robbed in Queens subway
It happened at the Elmhurst Avenue subway station. The individual was last seen fleeing on foot, police said.
It happened at the Elmhurst Avenue subway station. The individual was last seen fleeing on foot, police said.
'Merch Madness': Fanatics donates hats, shirts to hundreds of Harlem students
Lil Baby, A$AP Ferg, Meek Mill, and even Eli Manning were among the performers and athletes who joined Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin to reward students for their hard work.
Lil Baby, A$AP Ferg, Meek Mill, and even Eli Manning were among the performers and athletes who joined Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin to reward students for their hard work.
NYC subway chokehold: Daniel Penny to be arraigned in death of Jordan Neely
Penny was indicted by a grand jury in connection with Neely’s death back on June 14. He was initially arrested on a second-degree manslaughter charge.
Penny was indicted by a grand jury in connection with Neely’s death back on June 14. He was initially arrested on a second-degree manslaughter charge.
Judge rules against Elizabeth Street garden, clearing way for affordable housing development
A state appellate court has unanimously ruled that the city can build an affordable housing development on the land the garden sits on.
A state appellate court has unanimously ruled that the city can build an affordable housing development on the land the garden sits on.
NYC mandates 'mindful breathing' exercises in public schools
The exercises will be mandated for 2 to 5 minutes every day to help students deal with stress and help them learn.
The exercises will be mandated for 2 to 5 minutes every day to help students deal with stress and help them learn.
NYC migrant stories: One family's grueling trek from Africa to New York City
FOX 5 New York hears the story of Amy Souaoro, an asylum seeker from the Ivory Coast about her dangerous trek to the United States in seek of a better life for her and her family.
FOX 5 New York hears the story of Amy Souaoro, an asylum seeker from the Ivory Coast about her dangerous trek to the United States in seek of a better life for her and her family.
New bill could save renters from paying brokers fees
New York City residents face one of the most ruthless times in rental history, but a new legislation has been introduced aiming to help.
New York City residents face one of the most ruthless times in rental history, but a new legislation has been introduced aiming to help.
With feds' blessing, governor presses ahead with congestion pricing
U.S. Transportation officials have given the go-ahead for a still undetermined toll to drivers who enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.
U.S. Transportation officials have given the go-ahead for a still undetermined toll to drivers who enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.
Jeffrey Epstein suicide blamed on jail guard negligence and misconduct: Justice Department watchdog
Justice Department watchdog says negligence and misconduct by federal jail guards led to Jeffrey Epstein's death in 2019.
Justice Department watchdog says negligence and misconduct by federal jail guards led to Jeffrey Epstein's death in 2019.
Man, 91, injured in street during Bronx attempted armed robbery
The NYPD is looking for the suspect in connection to the incident in Concourse Village section.
The NYPD is looking for the suspect in connection to the incident in Concourse Village section.
New York City's 'parking pirate' will give up his elusive spot — for a price
Meet John Mcintosh, who has become well-known for selling the elusive parking spots in Lower Manhattan.
Meet John Mcintosh, who has become well-known for selling the elusive parking spots in Lower Manhattan.
MTA holds final public hearing on fare hikes
The proposed hikes would increase the base fare of a subway ride from $2.75 to $2.90, while a monthly pass would go up from $127 to $132, along with other changes.
The proposed hikes would increase the base fare of a subway ride from $2.75 to $2.90, while a monthly pass would go up from $127 to $132, along with other changes.
NYC congestion pricing plan clears final federal hurdle
“Congestion pricing will reduce traffic in our crowded downtown, improve air quality and provide critical resources to the MTA," New York Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement.
“Congestion pricing will reduce traffic in our crowded downtown, improve air quality and provide critical resources to the MTA," New York Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement.
NYC subway stabbing, shooting, assault reported within hours of each other
The attacks in Queens and Brooklyn come following a recent rash of stabbings and slashings last week on the subway.
The attacks in Queens and Brooklyn come following a recent rash of stabbings and slashings last week on the subway.
Power lunches reclaim their status in New York's corporate world
In-person meetings or now known as "power lunches" are back in New York City.
In-person meetings or now known as "power lunches" are back in New York City.
Pizzerias feel the heat as NYC targets coal- and wood-fired ovens
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection wants pizzeria owners to cut their carbon emissions by 75%. That's leaving a bad taste in the mouths of some.
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection wants pizzeria owners to cut their carbon emissions by 75%. That's leaving a bad taste in the mouths of some.
NYC adds Diwali as public school holiday, with a catch
Diwali happens October or November depending on the lunar calendar. However, it falls on Sunday Nov. 12 this year, so the 2023-2024 school calendar will not be affected by the change.
Diwali happens October or November depending on the lunar calendar. However, it falls on Sunday Nov. 12 this year, so the 2023-2024 school calendar will not be affected by the change.
$25M grant secured to install e-bike charging stations in NYCHA sites
Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced in a Sunday press conference that emergency funding is on the way from Capitol Hill.
Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced in a Sunday press conference that emergency funding is on the way from Capitol Hill.