A look inside NYC’s oldest independent bookstore

Tucked away on East 59th Street, across from Bloomingdale’s, is Argosy Book Store, the oldest independent bookstore in the five boroughs of NYC.

Driver in Brooklyn crash that killed mom, 2 kids set to be arraigned

Miriam Yarimi, the woman accused of causing a two-car crash on Ocean Parkway that killed a mother and her two children as they crossed a street in Brooklyn, is expected to be arraigned this week.

Outdoor dining returns to NYC, but confusion and red tape remains

Outdoor dining is officially back in New York City, but with a new set of seasonal rules and plenty of confusion. Restaurant owners say the updated program—requiring permits and liquor license alterations—is expensive and unclear.

Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for back-to-back shootings in Tompkins Square Park

Waldemar Alverio, 38, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to two shootings in Tompkins Square Park that occurred just five days apart in March 2024.

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.

NYC crime: Police shoot man; 80-year-old woman robbed
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An NYPD officer shot a man in Brooklyn after an apparent slashing, and police are looking for the group of men who stole $17,000 worth of jewelry from an 80-year-old woman.

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.

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!