NYC restaurants warn of dire consequences if tip credit system ends: Survey
A whopping 95% of restaurant owners in New York City say they oppose proposed legislation that would eliminate the tip credit system.
A whopping 95% of restaurant owners in New York City say they oppose proposed legislation that would eliminate the tip credit system.
Jam Master Jay trial begins for 2 accused of killing Run-DMC star in 2002
Opening statements are scheduled in Brooklyn federal court for the murder trial of Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, who prosecutors say killed the 37-year-old Jay over a drug deal in 2002. Both men have pleaded not guilty.
Opening statements are scheduled in Brooklyn federal court for the murder trial of Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, who prosecutors say killed the 37-year-old Jay over a drug deal in 2002. Both men have pleaded not guilty.
Queens bust: 2 brothers kept homemade explosive devices, 'hit list' in Astoria apartment, authorities allege
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said authorities executing a search warrant at an Astoria home found six operable and loaded ghost guns, including assault weapons, protective gear and eight homemade explosive devices.
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said authorities executing a search warrant at an Astoria home found six operable and loaded ghost guns, including assault weapons, protective gear and eight homemade explosive devices.
Long Island man jumps on car hood in $8,000 Facebook Marketplace Rolex deal gone wrong
An $8,000 Facebook Marketplace deal has gone bad on Long Island, with a man who was selling a Rolex watch jumping onto the hood of the thief's car in a quixotic attempt to keep from being robbed.
An $8,000 Facebook Marketplace deal has gone bad on Long Island, with a man who was selling a Rolex watch jumping onto the hood of the thief's car in a quixotic attempt to keep from being robbed.
Queens Chamber opens voting for best bagel competition
Voting is now open for the Queens Chamber of Commerce's inaugural Queens’ Best Bagel Competition.
Voting is now open for the Queens Chamber of Commerce's inaugural Queens’ Best Bagel Competition.
Brooklyn chain-reaction crash leaves 14-year-old dead: 'He was my best friend'
Christian Antoine was struck and killed after getting caught in between a vehicle crash at the intersection of E. 81st St. and Glenwood Road in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn, the NYPD said. The driver of the SUV, Rayan Salmon, was arrested.
Christian Antoine was struck and killed after getting caught in between a vehicle crash at the intersection of E. 81st St. and Glenwood Road in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn, the NYPD said. The driver of the SUV, Rayan Salmon, was arrested.
NY leaders urge Biden Administration to accelerate federal marijuana decriminalization
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is calling on the Biden Administration to do more when it comes to decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level. She wants the drug completely de-scheduled.
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is calling on the Biden Administration to do more when it comes to decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level. She wants the drug completely de-scheduled.
NYC Councilman Yusef Salaam says police stopped him without giving a reason
NYC Councilman Yusef Salaam, a member of the exonerated group of men known as the Central Park Five, said he was stopped and pulled over by the NYPD without being given an explanation.
NYC Councilman Yusef Salaam, a member of the exonerated group of men known as the Central Park Five, said he was stopped and pulled over by the NYPD without being given an explanation.
NYPD releases body cam video showing stop of Councilman Yusef Salaam
The NYPD released body cam footage showing the interaction between Salaam and the officer.
The NYPD released body cam footage showing the interaction between Salaam and the officer.
Rescuers save over two dozen cats from abandoned apartment in Queens
Multiple animal rescue groups came together recently to save over two dozen cats that were being kept in inhumane conditions inside an apartment in Woodhaven, Queens.
Multiple animal rescue groups came together recently to save over two dozen cats that were being kept in inhumane conditions inside an apartment in Woodhaven, Queens.
Neighbors relived after Queens brothel bust
Residents in Queens are expressing relief after at least six suspected brothers in their neighborhood were closed by the NYPD, but some are concerned that they could re-open.
Residents in Queens are expressing relief after at least six suspected brothers in their neighborhood were closed by the NYPD, but some are concerned that they could re-open.
New York schools using surveillance tech to catch students vaping
Schools all across New York are using surveillance equipment to crack down on students using electronic cigarettes.
Schools all across New York are using surveillance equipment to crack down on students using electronic cigarettes.
Trump defamation trial verdict: Former president must pay $83.3M to E. Jean Carroll
A jury has reached a verdict in former President Donald Trump's defamation trial, saying he must pay an additional $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll for calling her sexual assault allegation a lie.
A jury has reached a verdict in former President Donald Trump's defamation trial, saying he must pay an additional $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll for calling her sexual assault allegation a lie.
DoJ finds Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed employees and settles with New York state
A new report by the Justice Department says that Cuomo subjected at least 13 female employees to a sexually hostile work environment.
A new report by the Justice Department says that Cuomo subjected at least 13 female employees to a sexually hostile work environment.
Brooklyn tenants say homeless man has lived in staircase for 2 years: 'Highly disturbing'
Residents of an East Flatbush, Brooklyn, apartment say a homeless man has lived inside their building's staircase for more than two years.
Residents of an East Flatbush, Brooklyn, apartment say a homeless man has lived inside their building's staircase for more than two years.
Scarsdale shopping plaza storefronts defaced with words 'genocide supporters'
Windows on two stores in the predominantly Jewish community were vandalized with the words "genocide supporters."
Windows on two stores in the predominantly Jewish community were vandalized with the words "genocide supporters."
Snow returning to NYC: Will we see accumulation from Sunday's storm?
NYC is bracing for another sloppy storm this weekend that will mix rain and snow, the weather forecast shows.
NYC is bracing for another sloppy storm this weekend that will mix rain and snow, the weather forecast shows.
Stew Leonard's cookie death victim was an accomplished dancer with 'boundless love'
Órla Baxendale had a severe peanut allergy and ate Florentine cookies from a Stew Leonard’s store in Connecticut. Her family said they were mislabeled.
Órla Baxendale had a severe peanut allergy and ate Florentine cookies from a Stew Leonard’s store in Connecticut. Her family said they were mislabeled.
Mayor Adams, NYPD shut down several brothels disguised as massage parlors in Queens
Dozens of NYPD officers prepped at the 115th Precinct for a mission to shut down at least six brothels in Queens operating under the guise of massage parlors.
Dozens of NYPD officers prepped at the 115th Precinct for a mission to shut down at least six brothels in Queens operating under the guise of massage parlors.
Pro-Palestinian protest to 'flood' JFK Airport this weekend: 'Bring flags, signs'
Pro-Palestinian supporters are calling for a "National Day of Action" this weekend in New York City, including a "Flood JFK For Gaza" protest at the airport.
Pro-Palestinian supporters are calling for a "National Day of Action" this weekend in New York City, including a "Flood JFK For Gaza" protest at the airport.