Queens church vandal smashes Mother Mary statue in possible hate crime, NYPD says
The NYPD is searching for a suspect caught on surveillance video smashing a Mother Mary statue at St. Rita's Roman Catholic Church in Long Island City, Queens.
The NYPD is searching for a suspect caught on surveillance video smashing a Mother Mary statue at St. Rita's Roman Catholic Church in Long Island City, Queens.
NYC under Heat Advisory as temps could feel like 100+ degrees Thursday
A Heat Advisory is in effect for NYC. Heat index values could top 100 degrees, with high humidity and afternoon storm risks.
A Heat Advisory is in effect for NYC. Heat index values could top 100 degrees, with high humidity and afternoon storm risks.
1 dead, 15 injured in Bronx 5-alarm fire after explosion; cause under investigation
FDNY Commissioner Bonsignore has confirmed that 15 people were injured in a 5-alarm Bronx fire.
FDNY Commissioner Bonsignore has confirmed that 15 people were injured in a 5-alarm Bronx fire.
Ex-Mount Vernon police official was getaway driver in Bronx gang-related shooting, prosecutors say
An indictment against Jennifer Lackard alleges she helped plan a hit on a rival gang with her 20-year-old son, Chase Lackard.
An indictment against Jennifer Lackard alleges she helped plan a hit on a rival gang with her 20-year-old son, Chase Lackard.
Man accused of killing, dismembering stepfather before hiding remains in suitcases
Authorities said Wednesday that a 71-year-old man who was reported missing earlier this week was killed, and his stepson has been arrested in the case.
Authorities said Wednesday that a 71-year-old man who was reported missing earlier this week was killed, and his stepson has been arrested in the case.
New York City moves to block high-speed e-bike sales in every borough, Mamdani says
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a crackdown on online retailers he says are illegally selling e-bikes in New York City.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a crackdown on online retailers he says are illegally selling e-bikes in New York City.
MTA opens bidding for retired MetroCard vending machines
NYC Transit is auctioning off a limited number of MetroCard vending machines, which were phased out by the OMNY tap and pay system.
NYC Transit is auctioning off a limited number of MetroCard vending machines, which were phased out by the OMNY tap and pay system.
How NYC families can beat back-to-school taxes with a Connecticut trip
For families in the New York City area, back-to-school shopping comes with a unique set of tax rules.
For families in the New York City area, back-to-school shopping comes with a unique set of tax rules.
NYC brings back bright green stickers for alternate side parking violations
New York City is once again slapping embarrassing stickers on cars that violate alternate side parking rules and get in the way of street sweepers.
New York City is once again slapping embarrassing stickers on cars that violate alternate side parking rules and get in the way of street sweepers.
Mount Vernon police official fired following arrest in Bronx shooting investigation
Mount Vernon fired Jennifer Lackard, a deputy police commissioner, following her arrest for attempted murder in New York City.
Mount Vernon fired Jennifer Lackard, a deputy police commissioner, following her arrest for attempted murder in New York City.
NYC reaches whale-sized milestone: 500th humpback whale spotted in waters
Gotham Whale, a nonprofit marine research and conservation group, documented its 500th humpback whale in the waters surrounding the five boroughs.
Gotham Whale, a nonprofit marine research and conservation group, documented its 500th humpback whale in the waters surrounding the five boroughs.
Long Island police shoot knife-wielding man in face during encounter in Westbury
A Columbia University medical student was shot in the face and injured by Nassau County officers after he allegedly lunged at them with a large knife.
A Columbia University medical student was shot in the face and injured by Nassau County officers after he allegedly lunged at them with a large knife.
Spotted lanternflies are spreading. A bipartisan bill aims to fight back
A bipartisan group of senators wants to make spotted lanternfly control a high-priority federal research initiative as the invasive pest continues spreading.
A bipartisan group of senators wants to make spotted lanternfly control a high-priority federal research initiative as the invasive pest continues spreading.
NYC offers first 2,000 free 2-K seats amid huge demand for new early education program
More than 2,000 children are receiving offers to join New York City's first 2-K early education class, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.
More than 2,000 children are receiving offers to join New York City's first 2-K early education class, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.
MTA work train catches fire at Astor Place subway station, at least 14 injured
An early-morning fire at the Astor Place subway station in Manhattan left multiple people injured and suspended service on the 4 and 6 lines.
An early-morning fire at the Astor Place subway station in Manhattan left multiple people injured and suspended service on the 4 and 6 lines.
Mamdani pressed on NYC pied-à-terre tax confusion, exemption deadline
Mayor Zohran Mamdani tried to put the spotlight on affordable housing in the Bronx on Monday, but he was grilled about confusion surrounding NYC's new pied-à-terre tax.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani tried to put the spotlight on affordable housing in the Bronx on Monday, but he was grilled about confusion surrounding NYC's new pied-à-terre tax.
1 dead, 4 wounded in Yonkers shooting; 15-year-old in custody, police say
A gang-related shooting in Yonkers left one person dead and four teenagers wounded before a teen suspect was taken into custody, police said.
A gang-related shooting in Yonkers left one person dead and four teenagers wounded before a teen suspect was taken into custody, police said.
Flood watch issued for NYC, NJ amid heavy rainfall; Up to 3 inches of rain possible Monday
Flash flood warnings were issued in New York City and New Jersey on Monday morning, as rounds of heavy rain batter the region.
Flash flood warnings were issued in New York City and New Jersey on Monday morning, as rounds of heavy rain batter the region.
Possibly deadly tick-borne virus confirmed in NY for first time
A rare and potentially fatal tick-borne illness with no known cure or vaccine has made its way to New York State, and experts warn it could be flying under the radar.
A rare and potentially fatal tick-borne illness with no known cure or vaccine has made its way to New York State, and experts warn it could be flying under the radar.
NYC on track for record-low murders, shootings, robberies in 2026, NYPD says
NYPD data shows NYC is on track for its safest year on record in 2026, with violent crime down 13% in July.
NYPD data shows NYC is on track for its safest year on record in 2026, with violent crime down 13% in July.