NYC escaped prisoner: Man in police custody slips out side door of Bellevue Hospital

Christopher Miller was being treated while in NYPD custody when he left his room and fled out a side door of Bellevue Hospital in Kips Bay near E. 28th St. and FDR Drive, police said.

Judge rejects a claim that New York's marijuana licensing cheats out-of-state applicants

A judge has rejected a challenge to New York state's licensing program to sell legal marijuana. Aspiring vendors from California say the program unconstitutionally discriminates against out-of-state residents.

Brooklyn fire: 1 dead, 3 critically injured including toddler

The fire broke out Sunday afternoon in a first floor apartment inside the Gowanus Houses at 178 Bond St., the FDNY said.

Gilgo Beach Murders: Attorney challenges prosecutor's conclusions, raises doubts on suspected killer's alibi

The attorney for two Gilgo Beach victims' families is questioning prosecutors' conclusions about one client's death and the suspected killer's wife's whereabouts during the murders.

Federal judge blocks attempt to halt New York marijuana licensing amidst Hochul's criticism

A federal judge on Friday blocked efforts to stall New York's marijuana licensing, as Gov. Kathy Hochul recently blasted the state's legal cannabis market roll-out as a "disaster."

Hit-and-run driver critically injures 83-year-old in Brooklyn

An 83-year-old man has been hospitalized in critical condition after a hit-and-run in Brooklyn on Saturday, according to police.

Outrage intensifies as reported migrants are arrested, released in NYPD attack

District Attorney Alvin Bragg is facing mounting criticism after migrants accused in an attack on two NYPD officers in Times Square were released without bail.

Amid skyrocketing rents, NYC outlines plan to tackle housing crisis

A lack of affordable housing is one of the biggest issues facing New York City, and now Mayor Adams is hoping to turn things around with an ambitious plan to build 500,000 homes over the next decade.

New York trainer accused of beating horse, fracturing its skull

A harness racing trainer in upstate New York was accused of striking a horse and fracturing its skull, requiring the animal to be euthanized, authorities said.

NYPD officers attacked: 2 more arrested, 5 remain at large after Times Square assault

Yohenry Brito and Jandry Barros were arrested and charged in connection with the attack of the two NYPD officers near a migrant shelter in Times Square, police said.

2 students stabbed at Queens high school

Two 17-year-old students were stabbed at a New York City high school Thursday afternoon, according to the NYPD.