NYC taxi drivers say 'WAY NO' to Waymo the driverless car company
"It's Way-No!" The New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers is saying no to Waymo's self-driving cars being tested in New York City.
Man found by NYPD with gunshot wound in the Bronx pronounced dead
Police found a 34-year-old man with a gunshot wound in the Bronx earlier today. He was pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital.
Jessica Tisch tells AG Bondi NYPD can handle crime without National Guard as Trump eyes NYC
President Donald Trump has sharpened his focus on New York City, signaling he could take unprecedented steps to intervene in the city’s crime policies while pushing to end cashless bail nationwide.
Police ridealong: Ghost plate crackdown on Long Island
According to authorities, these ghost plates allow drivers to operate "completely off the grid," making it easier to commit more serious crimes, as well as avoid traffic violations and unpaid tolls.
Labor Day 2025: Last-minute trips in the New York City area
Whether you're looking for a day trip, quick overnight stay or three-day weekend, here are some last-minute trips to celebrate Labor Day around the New York City area.
Deadly quadruple shooting erupts during basketball tournament at Bronx park
One person is dead, and four others injured after shots were fired at a park in the Bronx Saturday night.
Five killed in deadly New York tour bus crash identified
New York state police have identified the five people who died in a tour bus rollover crash that happened on Interstate 90 in the town of Pembroke, Genesee County, on Friday.
NYC Department of Correction investigating in-custody death in Rikers Island prison
The New York City Department of Correction is investigating the death of an individual who was found unresponsive in his cell at the George R. Vierno Center on Rikers Island early Saturday morning.
2 Long Island State Park beaches reopen after Hurricane Erin, local restrictions possible
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that swimming will resume at Jones Beach State Park and knee-level wading is now permitted at Robert Moses State Park. The reopening comes after rough surf and flooding from Hurricane Erin have "mostly subsided."
Tour bus headed to NYC crashes on Thruway; 5 dead
Police said five people are dead in a crash involving a tour bus headed to New York City on the New York Thruway on Friday.
Narcotics detective shot during attempted carjacking in Queens while executing search warrant
A 28-year-old suspect with 10 prior arrests and 4 convictions is in custody after an NYPD detective was shot in a friendly fire incident in Queens.
'Arrogant,' 'adventurous': See how Americans feel about New Yorkers
A new study shows that many Americans think of New Yorkers as arrogant and rude.
New York, New Jersey high schools that rank in the top 100 nationwide
In a country with tens of thousands of high schools, these high schools in New York and New Jersey ranked among the nation's top 100.
Mother and 6-year-old daughter from Queens deported by ICE: Hochul
A mother and her 6-year-old daughter from Queens were deported by ICE, according to New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
Lawsuit blames construction company for Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
A new lawsuit is accusing a construction company of neglecting to clean stormwater from the cooling towers behind the deadly Legionnaire's disease outbreak in Harlem.
$3 subway tickets and other price hikes could be coming to NY
The first of three hearings regarding a price hike for MTA fares is tonight, August 19.
Viral 'Kool-Aid Man Challenge' returns: Teens cause property damage on Staten Island
Police say they are investigating something called the "Kool-Aid Man Challenge," where teens record themselves smashing through fences, inspired by the old commercials.
MTA approves $2B Second Avenue subway expansion in NYC
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is moving forward with the Second Avenue Subway expansion, a project that has been promised to East Harlem for nearly a century. The MTA Board has approved a nearly $2 billion contract for the tunneling and excavation work for Phase two of the project.