Lithium-ion battery sparked Queens house fire that left 1 dead: FDNY

The fire department said 10 other people, including four firefighters, were taken to hospitals for treatment, at least seven of them with minor injuries.

15-year-old dies after being shot in the head in the Bronx

A gunman shot 15-year-old Josue Lopez-Ortega in the head near the Police Athletic League's South Bronx Center late Thursday night.

Dolphins spotted in Bronx River

Experts said the dolphins appeared "happy," and were likely searching for fish to eat.

Man dies after being pushed onto subway tracks on Upper West Side

According to authorities, the suspect, 28-year-old Andre Boyce, got into an argument with the 34-year-old victim at around 2 a.m., before pushing the victim onto the tracks.

NYPD officers caught having sex in car after residents hear screams: report

Two New York City police officers were reportedly caught having loud sex in a car parked outside a Brooklyn precinct after neighbors overheard a woman screaming.

Appliance thieves: Washers, fridges stolen in Brooklyn robbery pattern

Two thieves are allegedly stealing large appliances, including washing machines and refrigerators, from several residential buildings in New York City.

US drops case against NYC cop accused of spying for China

Charges against a New York City police officer accused of spying on behalf of China were formally dropped Thursday after U.S. prosecutors said they uncovered new information that warranted the dismissal.

NYPD:  1,300 illegal marijuana stores in NYC

It’s hard to miss the marijuana shops on almost every block in New York City.

Cooling caps for women of color

Cooling caps have shown to be effective at preventing hair loss during chemotherapy but they have not had as much success for women of color. That might be changing.

Homeless man accused of terrorizing Queens neighborhood

A homeless man has owers and workers at local businesses in a Queens neighborhood scared for their safety.

JetBlue plane bumps into another at JFK Airport

A JetBlue plane bumped into the tail of another plane at John F. Kennedy International Airport, according to officials.

NYC cabbie now a viral streetballer

A former cab driver and bridge painter is now making a name for himself as a viral streetballer in New York City.

Police seek 2 men who stole purse from elderly woman

Police seek two men they say robbed a purse from an elderly woman, and attempted to rob one from another.

NYC Restaurant Week 2023 begins

The event offers lunch and dinner at fixed prices at nearly 500 restaurants across the five boroughs.