Why shark sightings are more common at New York beaches

This summer, shark sightings are more common along New York's shores with at least five verified shark encounters where swimmers were bitten. An official explained why these so-called attacks are really just mistakes.

'Flashy' bishop pushes back on accusations and criticism

The so-called flashy bishop from Brooklyn known for flaunting his designer clothes and expensive jewelry is pushing back at the accusations in a lawsuit filed by a parishioner at his church.

NYC rooftop bars and restaurants to enjoy this summer

Summer is the right time to wine and dine on New York City's rooftops. Whether you want to catch a breeze by the beach or enjoy Manhattan's stunning views, you've got options. Here are four places that exemplify the best of the rooftop bar scene.

NYC neurologist guilty on 12 counts of sexually abusing patients

A once-prominent neurologist has been found guilty on charges of sexually abusing patients while treating them with pain medications.

Bob Dylan sexual abuse accuser drops lawsuit after allegedly erasing evidence: reports

The woman who brought the lawsuit has now asked for it to be dismissed with prejudice, meaning the case can never be reopened. The request for dismissal came after Bob Dylan’s legal team accused the woman of destroying key messages in the case.

NYPD gets in shootout with robbers in Manhattan

NYPD officers exchanged gunfire with two men who were robbing someone outside a Manhattan nightclub.

2 men wanted for questioning in killing of couple found shot, burned inside Bronx car

Police say they are searching for two suspects for questioning in the shocking murder of Nikki Huang and Jesse Parrilla, who were found shot to death and burned inside a car in the Bronx in May.

7-year-old hailed as hero for saving toddler from drowning

7-year-old Massiah Browne is being called a real-life superhero for saving a toddler from drowning earlier this month.

NY declares monkeypox an imminent public health threat

Another 80,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine are headed to New York City, which has surpassed 1,000 monkeypox cases.

Russ & Daughters Cafe reopens

Russ and Daughters Cafe on Manhattan's Lower East Side has reopened to indoor dining.

NYC subway tunnels to get phone service

The MTA plans to add phone service and Wi-Fi to its 418 miles of subway tunnels.

Man killed in Bronx shooting

The NYPD has identified a man found dead of multiple gunshot wounds in the Bronx.

73-year-old woman mugged in NYC mall

Police in New York are looking for a thief who robbed and hurt a shopper at a mall in Brooklyn earlier this week.

NYC congestion pricing toll plan moving forward

The MTA is moving forward with the highly controversial Manhattan congestion pricing program.

Man shot on Queens subway train

An 18-year-old man was shot in the leg while riding a subway train in Queens on Wednesday evening.

Penn Station redevelopment plan moving forward despite criticism

The plan to renovate and expand Penn Station took a big step Wednesday when a key state oversight board approved the financing proposal.

3 women wanted for anti-white bias attack in Queens: NYPD

Police say the three suspects approached a 57-year-old woman on a bus in Queens, struck her in the head and made anti-white statements.

Brooklyn bishop robbed during sermon

A Brooklyn bishop was robbed of $1 million in jewelry during his church service Sunday. Whitehead said he felt a "demonic force" entering when three masked men with guns stormed the church.

Jason Landry search: Man found in Bronx not missing Texas State student

A man found unresponsive in the Bronx last week has been identified and is not missing Texas State student Jason Landry, who was last seen in Luling in December 2020.