Judge dismisses corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams
The judge denied prosecutors the ability to potentially bring the criminal case back after the mayoral election.
The judge denied prosecutors the ability to potentially bring the criminal case back after the mayoral election.
NYC's weather whiplash — Why temperatures are swinging so fast
Temperatures in the Tri-State area are swinging wildly — from barely 50 degrees to over 70 in just 24 hours. But why? Well, look to the jet stream.
Temperatures in the Tri-State area are swinging wildly — from barely 50 degrees to over 70 in just 24 hours. But why? Well, look to the jet stream.
MTA unveils first fully redesigned subway map in nearly 50 years
The MTA has rolled out a brand-new, fully redesigned New York City subway map—the first since 1979. The modernized map is brighter, bolder, and more accessible, with updates aimed at improving navigation for all riders.
The MTA has rolled out a brand-new, fully redesigned New York City subway map—the first since 1979. The modernized map is brighter, bolder, and more accessible, with updates aimed at improving navigation for all riders.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Miriam Yarimi, 32, was arrested after a two-car crash on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn killed a mother and her two children.
NYC crime: Police shoot man; 80-year-old woman robbed
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Police say they are searching for two men who carved the word "Nazis" and a swastika onto a Tesla in Brooklyn on Thursday.