Janno Lieber says MTA must shrink subway improvements following congestion pricing pause

MTA CEO Janno Lieber says the agency will have to cut back its plans for maintaining and improving its subways, buses and commuter rail in the wake of congestion pricing being put on hold.

NYC investment banker accused of punching woman at Pride event

An investment banker was allegedly caught on camera punching a woman in the face at a Pride event in Brooklyn this weekend.

Suffolk County farm cultivating hope with organic produce for the hungry

Island Harvest, one of the leading food banks on Long Island, is trying to change the way hunger is addressed by focusing more on long-term solutions, not only feeding those in need but also teaching them how to grow their own food.

17-year-old shot in the leg at Queens park

A teenager was hospitalized after being shot in the leg at a park in Queens on Monday afternoon.

2 men plead guilty to fentanyl poisoning of kids at Bronx daycare that left 1 dead: DA

Authorities say Felix Herrera Garcia and Renny Antonio Parra Paredes have pled guilty to charges related to the September 2023 fentanyl poisoning of four children at a day care in the Bronx. The incident led to the death of 22-month-old Nicholas Dominici.

Tenants of 'worst landlord in NYC' demand ownership of Washington Heights buildings

Tenants of two buildings owned by New York City's “worst landlord" rallied against “deplorable living conditions" on Monday in the fight to own their apartments.

Gaza protesters plan to target NYC museums Monday

Pro-Palestinian protesters plan host a "Citywide Day of Rage for Gaza" targeting museums throughout NYC Monday evening, according to the group Within Our Lifetime.

Bill would rename Christopher Street-Sheridan Square subway stop after Stonewall

A Manhattan subway station would be renamed to commemorate the Stonewall riots that galvanized the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, under a new bill approved by state lawmakers.

NYCHA Section 8 housing application deadline: What you need to know

The application window for New York City's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program waitlist opened for the first time in nearly 15 years.

Long Island school district installs vape detectors in middle school bathrooms

Vape detectors were installed at Lindenhurst Middle School that can pick up nicotine and THC, as well as sound to notify officials of fights or bullying.

2 dead, 1 injured after Queens shootings: NYPD

Two men, aged 27 and 33, were found dead and a 52-year-old woman was injured after a series of shootings in Queens on Saturday night.

NYC National Puerto Rican Day Parade: Street closures guide

The event will span 35 blocks featuring the best in Puerto Rican music, dance and culture. Here are the street closures you should be aware of.

NY lawmakers head home without congestion pricing deal

New York lawmakers are ending the legislative session without an agreement to bail out the MTA after Governor Kathy Hochul paused congestion pricing.