Brooklyn man charged with insurance fraud in staged car crash caught on dashcam

A Brooklyn man has been charged with staging a car accident for insurance fraud purposes last month in a case that received wide publicity after the victim shared dashboard camera footage of the crash on the Belt Parkway.

Upper West Side shooting suspect arrested, charged: police

A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with Thursday’s shooting on the Upper West Side, according to police.

What's the future of NYC congestion pricing after Trump's win?

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who paused the program earlier this year – citing affordability concerns – has yet to indicate when or if she will resume the initiative.

NYC ending controversial migrant debit card program

New York City is ending a pilot program that provided migrant families with up to $350 a week on prepaid debit cards. Critics had argued that the program was vulnerable to misuse and prioritized migrants over New Yorkers in need.

Rockefeller Christmas tree begins its journey to the Big Apple

Get ready, New York City, it's almost the most wonderful time of the year. The Rockefeller Christmas tree is on its way from Massachusetts. Here's when the tree is expected to arrive:

Meet the Brooklyn Skate Moms: A community of women embracing skateboarding

In Brooklyn, a group of moms has turned their school drop-off routine into a chance to hit the skate parks. They call themselves the "Brooklyn Skate Moms," and they've found both joy and a sense of community in skateboarding.

Queens gas line break causes debris to spew out of ground: VIDEO

A gas line break on Thursday morning in the South Richmond Hill section of Queens caused debris to spew out of the ground and onto the street.

Plea deals revived for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, others

A military judge has ruled that plea agreements struck by alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants are valid.

2024 election results: New York Prop 1, NYC ballot measures

Find live election results as votes are counted for New York's abortion-related ballot measure, Proposition 1, and the five other measures that could impact NYC's charter.

FDNY battles rare Bronx brush fire amid NYC drought warning

A rare brush fire in Van Cortlandt Park sent smoke billowing across the Bronx on Monday, as NYC faces increased fire risks due to drought conditions.

MTA to suspend A Train service in Rockaway for 4 months: What to know

Starting in January, the MTA will suspend A train service in Rockaway for five months, impacting the commutes of over 9,000 daily riders. Here's what you need to know:

Mayor Adams declares citywide drought watch as NYC faces historic dry conditions

Amid historically low rainfall, NYC has issued a drought watch, urging residents to conserve water to protect reservoir levels and prevent future shortages.

Firefighter seriously injured after 5-alarm fire rages through Hamilton Heights building: FDNY

A firefighter is in serious but stable condition after falling 40 feet while battling a 5-alarm fire in a six story apartment building in Manhattan's Hamilton Heights on Friday afternoon.

Daniel Penny trial: What to know as opening statements begin

Opening statements are expected today in the criminal trial of Daniel Penny, the U.S. Marine Corps veteran accused of placing homeless man Jordan Neely in a deadly chokehold last year on a NYC subway train.

Mayor Eric Adams gets April 2025 court date as lawyers fight bribery charge

Mayor Adams' lawyers are fighting to throw out a bribery charge, one of five counts in a case that a judge has said will go to trial April 21, 2025, in the thick of Adams' promised reelection campaign.