Central Park sees surge in robberies; NYPD blames 'migrant robbery pattern'
The NYPD has intensified its presence in Central Park following a surge in robberies, deploying additional officers in an effort to curb crime in one of New York City's most iconic landmarks.
The NYPD has intensified its presence in Central Park following a surge in robberies, deploying additional officers in an effort to curb crime in one of New York City's most iconic landmarks.
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigns, effective immediately
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has resigned after a brief, tumultuous tenure.
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has resigned after a brief, tumultuous tenure.
Woman's burned body found in Highbridge Park after brush fire
The NYPD is investigating after a woman's body was discovered inside Highbridge Park in Washington Heights on Wednesday afternoon.
The NYPD is investigating after a woman's body was discovered inside Highbridge Park in Washington Heights on Wednesday afternoon.
Professional bull riding takes NYC by storm as Mavericks win at Barclays
New York City's own professional bull riding team, the New York Mavericks, claimed victory before a sold-out crowd at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
New York City's own professional bull riding team, the New York Mavericks, claimed victory before a sold-out crowd at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Central Park crime on the rise, 3 robberies in less than 24 hours
Crime in Central Park is on the rise as the NYPD searches for suspects in three separate robberies within 24 hours.
Crime in Central Park is on the rise as the NYPD searches for suspects in three separate robberies within 24 hours.
Mpox declared global health emergency by WHO as new form of the virus spreads
The World Health Organization has declared mpox a global health emergency after recent outbreaks in in Congo and elsewhere in Africa.
The World Health Organization has declared mpox a global health emergency after recent outbreaks in in Congo and elsewhere in Africa.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires bring hazy skies to NYC; could last for days
Wildfire smoke from Canada returned to NYC on Wednesday and brought hazy conditions to the region, according to the National Weather Service.
Wildfire smoke from Canada returned to NYC on Wednesday and brought hazy conditions to the region, according to the National Weather Service.
Hurricane Ernesto path: Live tracker, NYC impacts and more
Hurricane Ernesto formed off the coast of Puerto Rico on Wednesday morning after the then-tropical storm blasted the U.S. territory with torrential rain. Will there be any impacts for NYC? Here's what you need to know.
Hurricane Ernesto formed off the coast of Puerto Rico on Wednesday morning after the then-tropical storm blasted the U.S. territory with torrential rain. Will there be any impacts for NYC? Here's what you need to know.
Brooklyn teenager kidnapped by 2 men after sending disturbing text: NYPD
A family member of a teenage girl received a text that she had been kidnapped by two men on Tuesday, police said.
A family member of a teenage girl received a text that she had been kidnapped by two men on Tuesday, police said.
Adams addresses growing concerns over Randall's Island migrant encampments
New York City Mayor Eric Adams addresses some of the growing concerns over migrant tent encampments on Randall's Island on Tuesday.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams addresses some of the growing concerns over migrant tent encampments on Randall's Island on Tuesday.
Separate Tuesday robberies highlight rising crime in Central Park
The NYPD is looking for two suspects they say robbed two men while they were walking in NYC's Central Park, the latest in a growing trend of robberies and violent crimes taking place in the park.
The NYPD is looking for two suspects they say robbed two men while they were walking in NYC's Central Park, the latest in a growing trend of robberies and violent crimes taking place in the park.
Homeless man arrested for sexual assault on Upper East Side
A homeless man has been arrested after sexually assaulting a woman on the Upper East Side near Gracie Mansion, police said.
A homeless man has been arrested after sexually assaulting a woman on the Upper East Side near Gracie Mansion, police said.
Wrong-way driver arrested after chase, crash with police vehicle in Suffolk County | VIDEO
Suffolk County Police say they have arrested a 33-year-old man after he allegedly crashed a stolen car into a police vehicle, injuring an officer.
Suffolk County Police say they have arrested a 33-year-old man after he allegedly crashed a stolen car into a police vehicle, injuring an officer.
Fraud trial of George Santos to begin next month with an anonymous jury
A federal judge has decided that former U.S. Rep. George Santos’ fraud trial in September will have an anonymous jury, but prospective jurors won’t have to fill out a written questionnaire gauging their opinions of him.
A federal judge has decided that former U.S. Rep. George Santos’ fraud trial in September will have an anonymous jury, but prospective jurors won’t have to fill out a written questionnaire gauging their opinions of him.
Central Park mugging: NYPD arrest 3 teens, 1 suspect on the loose
A group of teenagers has been arrested for allegedly mugging three people in Central Park, police said.
A group of teenagers has been arrested for allegedly mugging three people in Central Park, police said.
Tropical Storm Ernesto track: Will NYC see any impacts?
Ernesto, the fifth tropical storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, is getting set to blast parts of the Caribbean. But what does that mean for NYC this weekend? Here's what you need to know.
Ernesto, the fifth tropical storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, is getting set to blast parts of the Caribbean. But what does that mean for NYC this weekend? Here's what you need to know.
NYPD officers speak out after rescuing woman from apartment fire in Queens
Dramatic body camera video showed the moment several NYPD officers busted into a burning apartment in Queens to save a woman inside.
Dramatic body camera video showed the moment several NYPD officers busted into a burning apartment in Queens to save a woman inside.
Should NYC restaurants impose dining table limits? Pros, cons of new trend
Living in NYC means having access to some of the best restaurants in the world, but if there's one complaint – getting a table can sometimes be tough. So, could starting a timer when you sit down at your table help?
Living in NYC means having access to some of the best restaurants in the world, but if there's one complaint – getting a table can sometimes be tough. So, could starting a timer when you sit down at your table help?
Here’s how to take a 'surveillance selfie’ with NYC traffic cameras
Trafficcamphotobooth.com is a website that New Yorkers can use to find the nearest traffic camera and use it as a free personal photo booth. Here's how it works.
Trafficcamphotobooth.com is a website that New Yorkers can use to find the nearest traffic camera and use it as a free personal photo booth. Here's how it works.
WCBS 880 to end all-news format after nearly 60 years: Here's what to expect next
Audacy announced WCBS 880 is set to end its term at the end of August, and will no longer continue its all-news format. Here's what to expect next.
Audacy announced WCBS 880 is set to end its term at the end of August, and will no longer continue its all-news format. Here's what to expect next.