NYPD clears Barnard College library after pro-Palestine protesters occupy building
Several protesters were arrested after pro-Palestine demonstrators occupied Barnard College's Milstein Center, leading to a NYPD response after a bomb threat forced evacuations.
Heavy rain, flooding causes chaos in New Jersey
A powerful storm brought heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding to the Tri-State area Wednesday, leaving drivers stranded, damaging homes, and knocking down power lines across Newark, Hillside, and the Bronx.
NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams joins Democratic primary field
Adams will reportedly launch her campaign with a rally in Queens on Sunday.
Boy, 4, dies at Brooklyn women's shelter; officials test for fentanyl exposure
A four-year-old boy died from suspected fentanyl exposure at a Brooklyn shelter. He was found unresponsive at Women In Need in East Flatbush and later died at the hospital.
Woman, 81, dies in Greenwich Village home where she lived for 60 years
An 81-year-old woman is dead after a fire broke out in a home in Greenwich Village on Wednesday, according to the FDNY.
Severe weather alert on Wednesday: NYC braces for heavy rain, gusty winds and strong storms
A powerful storm system is expected to slam the NYC area on Wednesday with potentially severe weather. Here's what you need to know.
NYC cannabis shops file lawsuit over state's proximity rules
A new legal battle is brewing in Chelsea as cannabis dispensary owners question New York State’s proximity rule for licensed businesses. The Office of Cannabis Management is facing lawsuits from dispensary owners for allegedly failing to enforce its own rules.
NYPD searching for suspect in Queens mailbox break-ins
The NYPD is searching for a suspect linked to multiple mailbox burglaries in Queens, where checks and checkbooks were stolen from apartment buildings.
FBI's New York field office Chief says he's retired from bureau after being ordered to do so
FBI New York chief James Dennehy has retired after being directed to step down. He had reportedly resisted efforts to scrutinize agents involved in investigations related to the January 6 Capitol riot.
72-year-old woman kicked down the stairs inside NYC subway station
The woman was walking down the staircase when she was kicked from behind, causing her to fall down, police said.
Bronx daycare owner Grei Mendez sentenced to 45 years after toddler’s fentanyl death
A former Bronx daycare owner has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after a toddler died from ingesting fentanyl in September 2023.
Bouncer, 39, killed in NoHo bar shooting; suspect at large
Police said an off-duty bouncer was the person who was shot and killed inside a popular bar in Manhattan over the weekend.
NYC crime declines again in February, breaking 30-year shooting record, NYPD says
According to NYPD statistics, major crime in February was down 14.5% across all five boroughs for the third month in a row.
Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day parade welcomes LGBTQ+ groups for the first time
LGBTQ+ groups marched in Staten Island's St. Patrick's Day parade for the first time in its 60-year history.
Baruch’s Dylan Minnick inspires young athletes at CUNY championship match
Young basketball fans witnessed championship action as Baruch hosted John Jay in a battle for the CUNY title on Friday night in Chelsea.
Man shot and killed inside well-known NYC bar
A man was shot and killed inside a well-known Manhattan bar early Saturday morning, police said.
Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces run for NYC mayor
Despite stepping down as governor in 2021 amid scandal, Cuomo is seeking a political comeback, positioning himself as a solution to the city’s most pressing issues.
Brooklyn community rallies to save beloved Buddies Coffee Shop
Buddies Coffee Shop in Williamsburg is facing possible relocation due to rising rent, but New Yorkers are rallying behind it after a viral TikTok video by its co-owner.
Queens weed shops spark outrage in Nassau County
Legal cannabis dispensaries in Queens are stirring controversy with officials in neighboring Hempstead and North Hempstead, where recreational marijuana sales are banned.