NYC begins enforcing fines for not composting: Details
NYC will begin on Tuesday enforcing fines for non-compliance with its citywide composting program.
NYC's new composting rules spark outrage from landlords
Landlords say the new law is unfair, arguing they can’t control tenant behavior but are still liable for violations.
Crash on Ocean Parkway: Driver arrested after mom, 2 kids killed while crossing Brooklyn street
The NYPD arrested Miriam Yarimi, the woman accused of causing a Saturday two-car crash on Ocean Parkway that killed a mother and her two children as they crossed a street in Brooklyn.
Two NYPD officers indicted for burglary, groping woman while on duty
Two NYPD officers have been charged with burglary, forcible touching and misconduct after they allegedly groped a woman and stole money from her purse in Jackson Heights.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms highlight Monday severe weather threat in NYC
The NYC area is bracing for the threat of severe weather – including thunderstorms, heavy rain and damaging wind gusts – to kick off the workweek.
Men distract NYC 80-year-old with lottery ticket scam, steal $17K worth of jewelry
The NYPD is searching for the group of men who used a lottery ticket scam to steal tens of thousands of dollars' worth of jewelry from an 80-year-old woman.
Brooklyn 2-car crash: Woman arrested after mom, kids killed while crossing the street
Miriam Yarimi, 32, was arrested after a two-car crash on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn killed a mother and her two children.
Police shoot knife-wielding man with four prior arrests for scissor slashings in NYC
Police say the 29-year-old suspect is a convicted felon with four prior arrests, including recently slashing two people with scissors in Manhattan.
Luna Park reopens with Cyclone’s 98th birthday bash
To celebrate the milestone, the first 98 riders of the Cyclone enjoyed a free ride along with the park’s annual Egg Cream Christening ceremony.
Queens residents get first look at MTA’s Interborough Express plan
The MTA held an open house in Queens, where residents got a closer look at the plan to transform a 14-mile stretch of underused freight track—from Bay Ridge to Jackson Heights—into a new commuter lifeline.
Columbia University's interim president steps down and returns to former post
Columbia University’s interim president Katrina Armstrong has resigned, returning to her post running the New York school’s medical center.
NYPD searching for vandals who carved swastika on Tesla in Brooklyn
Police say they are searching for two men who carved the word "Nazis" and a swastika onto a Tesla in Brooklyn on Thursday.
Group of white teens 'brutally' attack Black 16-year-old at Brooklyn subway station: police
"These thugs are terrorizing Black children in this neighborhood. I want something done," the victim's mother said during a press conference.
2025 solar eclipse visible in NYC tomorow: What time, how to see it
A partial solar eclipse will be visible in NYC on Saturday - weather permitting! Here's what to know about eclipse timing and how you can see the celestial spectacle - plus the weather forecast.
Spring 2025 alternate side parking suspension days in New York City
Plan ahead! Here’s the full list of NYC’s alternate side parking suspensions for spring 2025, including key dates and important rules to avoid tickets!
3 NYC postal workers accused of dragging colleague into mail truck, attempting rape
Three NYC postal workers are accused of kidnapping their incapacitated colleague at an after-work birthday party and attempting to rape her inside a mail truck, according to an indictment.
Brooklyn rapper Sheff G pleads guilty in gang conspiracy, sentenced to 5 years in prison
Brooklyn rapper Michael Williams, known as Sheff G, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and conspiracy charges linked to a violent gang conspiracy.
16-year-old shot and killed in Queens: NYPD
Police say a 16-year-old boy has died after being shot and killed in Jamaica, Queens on Wednesday afternoon.
Million-dollar Queens home invasion: Thieves bind two women, steal goods, flee
While the women were restrained, the suspects ransacked the home, stealing jewelry, purses, clothing, and other valuables worth approximately $1,105,000.