NYC officials sound alarm as migrant arrivals continue, straining resources
“We're running out of staff, we're running out of money, we're running out of space," said Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom.
NYC asylum seekers brave frigid conditions to renew shelter applications
Hundreds of migrants are lining up in some parts of the city, hoping to re-apply for 30 more days inside a shelter and avoid sleeping in tents outdoors.
Corona Plaza market, which rose to culinary prominence during pandemic, to reopen
The market at Corona Plaza will reopen this week under a new plan by the city, albeit with fewer stalls for vendors.
Snow in New York City: Why NYC just broke a snowfall record
New York City has broken a snowfall record: It has been nearly 22 months since NYC has seen an inch of snow in a single calendar day from a winter weather event.
NYC landlords could face daily $1K fines for housing illegal pot shops
Across the five boroughs, there are around 2,500 illegal weed shops, but earlier this year, Mayor Eric Adams launched a task force that aimed to crack down on the illegal stores by going after the landlords who rent out their spaces to the vendors.
Bronx triple stabbing: Victim's son eyed as potential suspect in Mott Haven murders
The victims in the Mott Haven murders were identified by the NYPD as 38-year-old Jonathan Rivera, 33-year-old Hanoi Peralta, and 5-year-old Kayden Rivera.
$8B Citi Field casino project draws opposition from neighbors
Some residents living near the site of the proposed $8B casino project oppose it over concerns about crime and prostitution.
Nassau County police officers honored for quick-thinking actions to stop gun-toting suspect
The Nassau County Police officers who stopped a gun-toting suspect in the middle of the street this summer were honored for their heroism by the county on Monday.
Queens high school riot: Classes resume after teacher targeted for Israel support
Hundreds of students stormed the hallways of Hillcrest High School in Queens, forcing the teacher to hide in a locked office as the group tried to push its way into her classroom, according to reports.
Manhattan DA exonerates murder conviction of man who spent over 20 years in prison
The office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said that Jabar Walker, 49, was wrongfully convicted of double murder in 1998.
From stabbings to syringes: Residents fed up with Lower East Side park
For years, Lower East Side residents have been complaining about Sara D. Roosevelt Park. They say it's become a homeless hangout and hotbed for violent crime, from stabbings to murders.
Two women arrested for assaulting Jewish woman after Israeli hostage poster confrontation: NYPD
Two women have been arrested after allegedly assaulting a Jewish woman on the Upper West Side after a confrontation over Israeli hostage posters earlier this month.
NY Public Library flagship vandalized during pro-Palestinian Thanksgiving protest
Some pro-Palestinian demonstrators allegedly put blood-red handprints on the exterior of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building of the New York Public Library in Midtown.
Brooklyn teacher under fire for social media comments: 'Let Gaza burn'
Robert Rossicone, a teacher at P.S. 104 in Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, is under fire for allegedly writing “Let Gaza burn" and “there are no innocents" on his personal Instagram page.
Child among 3 found stabbed to death inside Bronx apartment; victims ID'd
The victims have been identified as 38-year-old Jonathan Rivera, 33-year-old Hanoi Peralta, and 5-year-old Kayden Rivera, the NYPD announced.
Woman in custody after deadly crash with man on moped in the Bronx
According to police the woman was driving in the same direction as the man on a moped who suffered trauma to the body and later died.
60-year-old man slapped, stabbed and hit with own cane on Brooklyn bus
Police said the 60-year-old victim was on board a northbound bus when he got into an argument with an unknown man and woman.
'Billy Joel: My Life, A Piano Man’s Journey' exhibit opens on Long Island
The exhibit is titled "Billy Joel: My Life, A Piano Man’s Journey," and is located at the Stony Brook museum at 97 Main Street.
Repairs underway after FDNY manages Midtown water main break
It happened just before 4:30 p.m. at 498 7th Ave between West 37th and West 36th Street.
Asylum seekers celebrate Thanksgiving for the first time
The organization hosted more than migrant 200 families for a Thanksgiving lunch at La Plaza Beacon School in Washington Heights.