After 18 years, wrongfully convicted man given freedom
On Christmas Eve in 2004, Sheldon Thomas was charged with killing 14-year-old Anderson Bercy and wounding another in East Flatbush. The Conviction Review Unit found the investigation was compromised from the very beginning.
On Christmas Eve in 2004, Sheldon Thomas was charged with killing 14-year-old Anderson Bercy and wounding another in East Flatbush. The Conviction Review Unit found the investigation was compromised from the very beginning.
MTA makes case for more funding
Ridership is down by a third across subways and buses
Ridership is down by a third across subways and buses
Man freed after 18 years in prison
The Brooklyn DA said a flawed photo lineup helped imprison Sheldon Thomas for a killing he did not commit.
The Brooklyn DA said a flawed photo lineup helped imprison Sheldon Thomas for a killing he did not commit.
'Can I claim my dog as a dependent?' NYC's 311 system turns 20
New York City officials on Thursday marked two decades of the city's 311 nonemergency answering system by releasing a top-20 list of memorable calls.
New York City officials on Thursday marked two decades of the city's 311 nonemergency answering system by releasing a top-20 list of memorable calls.
Coyote spotted strolling through Queens neighborhood
The coyote was seen wandering through some backyards and down the sidewalk and is now in the care of a nature center.
The coyote was seen wandering through some backyards and down the sidewalk and is now in the care of a nature center.
Actress Julia Fox's brother charged in NYC ghost gun bust
The brother of actress Julia Fox was arrested and charged in connection with a ghost gun bust, authorities announced.
The brother of actress Julia Fox was arrested and charged in connection with a ghost gun bust, authorities announced.
JetBlue flying NYC to Paris nonstop starting in late June
Tickets for the daily flights between JFK in New York and the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in France are now available.
Tickets for the daily flights between JFK in New York and the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in France are now available.
Man convicted for killing NYC EMT Yadira Arroyo
A man has been convicted of killing a New York City EMT when he ran over her with her own ambulance.
A man has been convicted of killing a New York City EMT when he ran over her with her own ambulance.
Uber and Lyft drivers in NYC to get pay increase, likely passing on price hike to riders
Combined with a pay increase that took effect last month, Uber and Lyft drivers will earn nearly 9% more than they did as of January 2022.
Combined with a pay increase that took effect last month, Uber and Lyft drivers will earn nearly 9% more than they did as of January 2022.
New video captures masked teen suspects in brazen Queens restaurant attack
New surveillance video captures the group of around 20 masked teenagers accused of walking into a Queens restaurant and destroying the place.
New surveillance video captures the group of around 20 masked teenagers accused of walking into a Queens restaurant and destroying the place.
The city is sounding the alarm over one billion dollars in unpaid water bills
If you think one billion in overdue water bills is big just wait until real estate taxes are due this summer and they don't have money for that either.?
If you think one billion in overdue water bills is big just wait until real estate taxes are due this summer and they don't have money for that either.?
City Council speaker wants Rikers Island closed by 2027: here's her plan.
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams wants Rikers Island closed by 2027: here's her plan.
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams wants Rikers Island closed by 2027: here's her plan.
City Council speaker wants Rikers Island closed by 2027: here's her plan.
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, laid out an ambitious agenda, in her State of the City address, on Wednesday. Adams is calling on the council to keep its commitment to permanently closing Rikers Island by 2027.?
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, laid out an ambitious agenda, in her State of the City address, on Wednesday. Adams is calling on the council to keep its commitment to permanently closing Rikers Island by 2027.?
Zombie drug 'Tranq' hitting New York City with 'astonishing' speed
Xylazine is a horse tranquilizer also known as Tranq and is appearing in street drugs at alarming speeds.
Xylazine is a horse tranquilizer also known as Tranq and is appearing in street drugs at alarming speeds.
New York City to launch 24/7 arrival center for asylum seekers
Nearly 50,000 asylum seekers have arrived in New York since last spring, with more than 30,000 still in the city’s care.
Nearly 50,000 asylum seekers have arrived in New York since last spring, with more than 30,000 still in the city’s care.
Walter Russell III: The youngest Black male to win a Grammy Award
At just 14, Walter Russell III of Harlem is now the youngest Black male to win a Grammy Award.
At just 14, Walter Russell III of Harlem is now the youngest Black male to win a Grammy Award.
2 teens shot inside Brooklyn bodega; 2 others in custody
Police are investigating a shooting that left two teenagers injured in Brooklyn.
Police are investigating a shooting that left two teenagers injured in Brooklyn.
Survivor of NYC subway surfing issues dire warning: 'Don't do it'
Isa Islam was just 12 days shy of his 18th birthday when he decided to subway surf in 2013. Ten years later, he still bears the scars of his decision.
Isa Islam was just 12 days shy of his 18th birthday when he decided to subway surf in 2013. Ten years later, he still bears the scars of his decision.
Economic abuse is domestic abuse, expanded New York City law says
The law expands the definition of a victim of domestic violence to include economic abuse, so survivors are further protected and not unfairly victimized again based on their economic standing.
The law expands the definition of a victim of domestic violence to include economic abuse, so survivors are further protected and not unfairly victimized again based on their economic standing.
'Tennis brings us all together': Police, youth connect through sport
The 42nd precinct youth community tennis program was created a year by two officers who aimed to create a safe space for at-risk youth as well as build a connection with local law enforcement.
The 42nd precinct youth community tennis program was created a year by two officers who aimed to create a safe space for at-risk youth as well as build a connection with local law enforcement.