NYC elected officials could get 18% pay raise with council vote

The New York City Council is considering a new bill that would grant a significant pay increase to the city’s top elected officials. If approved, salaries could jump by more than 18%.

MTA construction worker rescued after falling into 10-foot trench

A major emergency response flooded the streets of East Harlem on Wednesday morning after a construction worker fell into a 10-foot trench, triggering a complex rescue operation.

Woman raped at knifepoint in West Village; NYPD searching for suspect

New York City police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with an armed sexual assault that occurred in the West Village last month.

28 people sickened by Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Upper East Side

The New York City Health Department is launching a series of community town hall hearings to address mounting public panic over an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease on the Upper East Side.

Midtown collapse scare: Violations at NYC’s largest office-to-residential conversion

As city engineers work to understand why a massive Midtown redevelopment project suddenly threatened to collapse on Tuesday, attention is rapidly shifting to the building's paperwork.

Midtown building remains unstable as buckled columns keep moving; evacuations still in place

A major Midtown Manhattan thoroughfare remains gridlocked and seven surrounding buildings have been evacuated after two columns buckled inside a high-rise construction site, rendering the building highly unstable.

Heat wave claimed lives of 3 people in NYC, 29 more in New Jersey

A brutal summer heat wave turned tragic in the tri-state area, leaving dozens dead as temperatures soared into triple digits over the weekend.

Coney Island shooting: Manhunt underway after 8 shot at barbecue, including 4 children

A manhunt is underway in Brooklyn after police say a masked gunman opened fire on a backyard gathering late Saturday night, injuring eight people, including four young children.

NYC weather: Heavy rain, localized flooding to impact region through Tuesday

A significant weather system packed with tropical moisture is tracking across the region, bringing the threat of heavy downpours, thunderstorms and localized flooding through Tuesday morning.

Heavy rain, flash floods, power outages bring chaotic Monday commute to NYC area

An intense storm system moving through the Tri-State area has triggered widespread flash flood warnings, downed trees and significant power outages, making for a treacherous Monday morning commute across New York City and surrounding regions.

NYPD officer shot in Brooklyn; 18-year-old arrested

An NYPD officer was shot on Sunday morning in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, Commissioner Jessica Tisch said in a press conference.

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks 2026 guide: Where to watch, performer list, more

The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show will celebrate its 50th anniversary in NYC with 85,000 shells, a Brooklyn Bridge laser show and performances from Post Malone, Blake Shelton and more.