Good Samaritan rescues 7 people from burning yacht on Hudson River
The Coast Guard said the 48-foot yacht sunk and officials are monitoring for pollution.
The Coast Guard said the 48-foot yacht sunk and officials are monitoring for pollution.
Suspect in Bronx sucker-punch attack back behind bars
New York Governor Kathy Hochul revealed Friday that police had once again arrested Bui Van Phu, the man who allegedly randomly punched a stranger in the back of the head in the Bronx last week.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul revealed Friday that police had once again arrested Bui Van Phu, the man who allegedly randomly punched a stranger in the back of the head in the Bronx last week.
Vandals smash Gandhi statue in front of Queens Hindu temple
The NYPD is hunting for six men they say destroyed a statue of famed Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi outside a Hindu temple in Queens on Tuesday morning.
The NYPD is hunting for six men they say destroyed a statue of famed Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi outside a Hindu temple in Queens on Tuesday morning.
Thieves rob coffee shop customers at gunpoint in Queens
Two brazen thieves on motorcycles robbed a group of people at a coffee shop in Queens in broad daylight, according to the NYPD.
Two brazen thieves on motorcycles robbed a group of people at a coffee shop in Queens in broad daylight, according to the NYPD.
NYC schools to enroll 1,000 migrant children
City leaders say they are expecting a huge influx of migrant children who arrived from Texas when the new school year begins, and have prepared a plan to welcome them.
City leaders say they are expecting a huge influx of migrant children who arrived from Texas when the new school year begins, and have prepared a plan to welcome them.
Man shot in the head and killed near Bronx playground
Police say the victim was shot in the head near the intersection of Jackson Avenue and East 156th Street in Longwood.
Police say the victim was shot in the head near the intersection of Jackson Avenue and East 156th Street in Longwood.
MTA seeking first rider ban for suspect accused of attacking subway worker
The MTA is calling on the Bronx District Attorney to request a judge-issued order banning the man who allegedly assaulted an MTA subway cleaner from the transit system for three years, the maximum penalty available under the law.
The MTA is calling on the Bronx District Attorney to request a judge-issued order banning the man who allegedly assaulted an MTA subway cleaner from the transit system for three years, the maximum penalty available under the law.
Three suspects arrested in killing of cab driver in Queens
Two men and a 15-year-old girl have been arrested in connection with the killing of a taxi driver in Queens last weekend, the NYPD said.
Two men and a 15-year-old girl have been arrested in connection with the killing of a taxi driver in Queens last weekend, the NYPD said.
Fans pack Rucker Park for streetball game
New York City is known as the Mecca of basketball because of events like the Rucker Park Streetball Championship Game, which had some prominent New Yorkers on hand for the action.
New York City is known as the Mecca of basketball because of events like the Rucker Park Streetball Championship Game, which had some prominent New Yorkers on hand for the action.
See it, stomp it, squish it! Fighting the invasive spotted lanternfly
When Stephen Nixon recently noticed a “beautiful” spotted lanternfly by his bag as he skateboarded in Brooklyn, he heeded the request of city officials: He stomped on it.
When Stephen Nixon recently noticed a “beautiful” spotted lanternfly by his bag as he skateboarded in Brooklyn, he heeded the request of city officials: He stomped on it.
Peloton opens Hudson Yards studios for in-person classes
Throughout the pandemic, Peloton kept people pedaling, panting and planking at home. The studio came to us. Now, we can come back to the studio.
Throughout the pandemic, Peloton kept people pedaling, panting and planking at home. The studio came to us. Now, we can come back to the studio.
Truck and ATV crash in Queens; 2 dead
A tractor-trailer and an ATV collided in Queens on Friday, the NYPD said. The crash killed two people who were riding the ATV.
A tractor-trailer and an ATV collided in Queens on Friday, the NYPD said. The crash killed two people who were riding the ATV.
Suspect released without bail after Bronx sucker-punch attack
Van Phu Bui, a registered sex offender, was freed without bail after his charges were downgraded from attempted murder to assault and harassment.
Van Phu Bui, a registered sex offender, was freed without bail after his charges were downgraded from attempted murder to assault and harassment.
Bronx woman recaptured after escaping from police precinct: NYPD
Police say 33-year-old Christina Evans slipped out of her handcuffs and took off through the back of the 44th Precinct in the Concourse section while waiting to be processed.
Police say 33-year-old Christina Evans slipped out of her handcuffs and took off through the back of the 44th Precinct in the Concourse section while waiting to be processed.
Mother robbed at gunpoint in front of her 6-year-old daughter in the Bronx
Authorities say the suspect pulled a gun on the mom while she was sitting in a car with her daughter, stealing her watch and handbag before escaping.
Authorities say the suspect pulled a gun on the mom while she was sitting in a car with her daughter, stealing her watch and handbag before escaping.
NYC cracks down on unused outdoor dining sheds
Mayor Adams said the city wasn't outlawing indoor dining, but instead cracking down on dining sheds that had fallen into disrepair.
Mayor Adams said the city wasn't outlawing indoor dining, but instead cracking down on dining sheds that had fallen into disrepair.
Senators call for extradition of U.S. fugitives from Cuba
Joanne Chesimard and William Morales have been fugitives from justice in separate terrorism cases from the 1970s. Two U.S. senators—a Democrat and a Republican—want Cuba, where the fugitives are hiding out, to stop protecting them so they can finally face justice.
Joanne Chesimard and William Morales have been fugitives from justice in separate terrorism cases from the 1970s. Two U.S. senators—a Democrat and a Republican—want Cuba, where the fugitives are hiding out, to stop protecting them so they can finally face justice.
New York boasts the world's skinniest skyscraper: Steinway Tower
One skyscraper stands out from the rest in the Manhattan skyline. It's not the tallest, but it is the skinniest — the world's skinniest, in fact.
One skyscraper stands out from the rest in the Manhattan skyline. It's not the tallest, but it is the skinniest — the world's skinniest, in fact.
Video: Man accused of brutally punching victim in face on Bronx street
Police have arrested Bui Van Phu, 55, after a disturbing video shows him allegedly sucker-punching and critically hurting another man on a street in the Bronx.
Police have arrested Bui Van Phu, 55, after a disturbing video shows him allegedly sucker-punching and critically hurting another man on a street in the Bronx.
Bronx child hospitalized after falling from window
A 3-year-old child was hospitalized after falling out of a window in the Bronx on Wednesday evening.
A 3-year-old child was hospitalized after falling out of a window in the Bronx on Wednesday evening.