From probation to Sotheby’s, miniature artist makes a larger-than-life impression
With the help of some acrylic paint, he made a fixture that New Yorkers know well: A bodega ice box – in miniature form. And that was just the start.
NYC migrant crisis: Hochul backs suspension of 'right to shelter'
NYC officials have been trying to roll back the city's "right to shelter" rule following the arrival of over 120,000 migrants since last year.
2023 New York Comic Con: Everything you need to know
New York Comic Con 2023 kicked off at the Javits Center in New York City.
Prominent patrol leader in NYC Orthodox Jewish community sentenced to 17 years for raping teenager
Jacob Daskal, a prominent crime patrol leader in NYC's Orthodox Jewish community, was sentenced to 17 years in prison for raping a teenage girl.
After troubled start, New York is shaking up its legal marijuana market with new competitors
New York officials launched legal recreational marijuana sales by promising many of the first retail licenses to people with past drug convictions, hoping to give people harmed by the war on drugs a chance to succeed before competitors crowded in.
Officer fatally shoots man in fencing mask who charged with swords: police
Elwood neighbors said they had called police earlier in the day when Alan Weber was running around to houses in the neighborhood, trying to open doors and take mail.
Cyclist rally calls for safer streets amid record NYC-wide bicyclist deaths
So far this year, 26 people have lost their lives riding a bike in New York City, the second-deadliest year for cyclists on record in the city.
NY Republicans introduce resolution to expel Santos from House
Six New York Republicans introduced the measure to expel Santos from Congress, one day after santos was hit with 23 new federal charges.
Reckless driving suspect bit an NYPD officer's finger tip off: Prosecutors
Lenni Rodriguez Cruz, 28, could be sentenced to 25 years in prison for leading police on a wild car chase, crashing into several vehicles and biting a sergeant who was trying to put him in a holding cell.
NYC mandates residential buildings to start putting all trash in containers next year
Now, City Hall says its next move to containerize trash will apply to buildings with nine or fewer units, which make up 95% of residential properties in the city.
'My body basically is really paralyzed': Long Island woman loses great-nephew in Israel-Hamas war
A Long Island woman lost her great-nephew in the Israel-Hamas war and says five of her loved ones are still missing.
NYC's 'Trick-or-Streets' returns this weekend
The initiative, which started last year, is helping New Yorkers celebrate Halloween by expanding car-free pedestrian spaces for families and trick-or-treaters.
'Addictive' social media feeds that keep children online targeted by New York lawmakers
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced legislation Wednesday that would restrict the ways online platforms like Instagram and YouTube can collect and share children’s personal data.
Pilot suspected of using plane to stalk woman for 4 years says they've never met
New York pilot Michael Arnold has been arrested three times in one week on charges that stem from an alleged four-year harassment campaign against a woman who rejected his advances.
1911 Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire that galvanized US labor movement gets new memorial
A giant steel ribbon with the names of those who died in the disaster has been installed Underneath it, a reflective panel shows the stenciled names as well as quotes from people who were there, describing the mayhem.
Suffolk County unites to honor Sgt. Bernard J. Sweeney Jr.'s sacrifice
Veterans, first responders, and just those who wanted to be there stood as one on the two-mile route to Calverton National Cemetery.
Adams, Hochul join thousands at East Side rally supporting Israel
Thousands of people attended a "Stand with Israel" vigil and rally near the United Nations on Tuesday.
Animal Care Centers of NYC no longer taking in dogs due to overcrowding
"We need to suspend dog intakes to focus on caring for the animals already in the shelter and finding them forever homes or placement," the shelter said in a statement.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry return to NYC for World Mental Health Day
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are hosting a conference in New York City on how the internet and social media affect youth mental health.
AI transforming teaching in Long Island schools
Gina Varacci and some other educators have already accepted the fact that AI will be part of students’ lives.