NYC Department of Sanitation calls out business for violating trash rules
The New York City Department of Sanitation is taking to social media to call out food-related businesses that are still violating the city's new rules for trash on the sidewalk.
East Village damaged apartment building faces possible demolition, leaving tenants in limbo
An apartment building in the East Village is facing possible demolition, which would leave several tenants in limbo.
NYC Mayor Adams sues bus companies dropping off migrants for $700M
Adams claims that the charter companies acted in "bad faith" from which the companies profited.
New York could soon offer paid pregnancy leave, governor says
If approved, New York would be the first to establish statewide coverage for prenatal care, the governor noted.
Former LI nurse manager indicted for allegedly engaging in relationship with inmate
Talbolt allegedly engaged in an unauthorized relationship with Christopher Wright, who was an inmate at the facility.
US moving trends 2023: NY, NJ rank high for outbound movers, low for newcomers, reports show
More residents moved out of New Jersey than any other state, according to one study. Another report shows moving Americans may be avoiding New York and the Garden State.
New York snow forecast: Will weekend storm break NYC's record snowless streak?
New York City has gone nearly 700 days without an inch of snow, but this weekend's forecast shows that change could be coming.
NYC facing trash troubles as cuts to Department of Sanitation's budget bite
Trash is beginning to pile up all across New York City as budget cuts to the Department of Sanitation mean less trash cans and less pickups.
Bronx house fire kills 5-year-old: Officials
A fire that started in the basement of a home left a 5-year-old boy dead and two adults hospitalized.
Suspect killed after gunfight with NY state police in Rockland County
Police say a suspect opened fire on two state troopers during a traffic stop on I-87 in Ramapo. The officers returned fire, killing the suspect.
NYC crime stats 2023: Are crime rates up or down in the city?
New York City crime news has dominated headlines throughout 2023, but what do the statistics show? Is NYC safer than it was in 2022?
Brooklyn Bridge vendor ban goes into effect Wednesday, veteran vendors pushback
Beginning Wednesday, vendors will be banned from selling trinkets and souvenirs on the walkways and bikeways of the city's bridges, in order to ease overcrowding.
Whooping cough cases spike on Long Island
A spike in whooping cough cases has led health officials in Suffolk County, Long Island, to issue an alert.
Brittanee Drexel murder case: SC resort says she was never registered as guest when she vanished
Brittanee Drexel was murdered in South Carolina while on vacation with friends in 2009.
Clarkstown murder-suicide: Community mourns loss of kid brothers
Clarkstown police believe both brothers, Liam Morgan and Gabriel Morgan, along with their mother, were shot and killed by their father, Watson Morgan, a sergeant in the Bronxville Police Department, who then turned the gun on himself inside their New City home.
These New York laws take effect in 2024
Several new laws in New York are taking effect in 2024, from protecting tenants and employee rights to minimum wage increases across New York City, Long Island and Westchester.
Canarsie shooting: Boy, 15, killed outside Brooklyn NYCHA complex
According to the NYPD, the boy, identified as Javel Lawton, was found with a gunshot wound to the chest outside the rear of 1550 E. 102 St., which is the Bay View Houses in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn.
Earthquake in NYC reported, linked to Roosevelt Island 'explosion' reports
An earthquake was reported in New York City and may have prompted reports of an explosion on Roosevelt Island. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 1.7 magnitude earthquake near Astoria, Queens.
NY honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with statewide broadcast
A one-hour tribute program will air on PBS stations through New York beginning MLK weekend.
Upper West Side residents shocked by plans for new 146-bed homeless shelter
The city is planning to turn the former Calhoun School building on the Upper West Side into a 146-bed women's shelter.