NYC Mayor Adams: Controversial homeless mental health initiative shows positive results

The city keeps track of the top 100 hardest to reach New Yorkers who consistently refuse services and live in the subways and streets. Out of those 100, the city said it has now helped move 54 of the people into supportive housing units or hospital beds.

Bronx triple stabbing: 19-year-old victim's son charged in killings of 5-year-old, couple

Jayden Rivera, 19, faces multiple charges following Sunday's triple stabbing in the Bronx that left a 5-year-old boy, his mother and his father dead, the NYPD said.

Long Island man charged in Woodbury standoff, alleged rape of 14-year-old

The suspect, Adrees Omar, 25, then barricaded himself inside the house on Roseanne Drive in Woodbury and refused to allow officers inside, the Nassau County Police Department said.

Outrage after pop singer Sabrina Carpenter used Brooklyn Catholic church as a setting

The pastor of a Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn has been stripped of his administrative duties after allowing singer Sabrina Carpenter to film her music video for the song "Feather" inside the building.

Fortune Cookie maker looks to fight hate with tasty messages of love

A New York-based company that's responsible for the messages inside your fortune cookies is taking on hate by spreading kindness one sweet at a time.

Mayhem in Midtown after carjacking
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Madness unfolded in Midtown as video shows a carjacker attempting to leave the scene after crashing a stolen car.

US authorities charge man from India in plot to kill a Sikh separatist leader in New York City

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams announced the charges against Nikhil Gupta, 52, an Indian national who had lived in India, as an indictment was unsealed in Manhattan federal court. U.S. officials became aware of the plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who is considered a terrorist by the Indian government.

Midtown Manhattan stabbing leaves man, 71, dead; 78-year-old taken into custody

Police responded Tuesday just before 11 p.m. to a 911 call for an assault in progress inside 475 W. 57 St. in the Hell's Kitchen section of Midtown Manhattan.

50K New York drivers could have license suspended on Dec. 1, DMV warns

According to the New York State DMV, anyone who renewed their driver’s license between March 1, 2020, and Aug. 31, 2021, and did not get a vision test, will have their license suspended on Friday, Dec. 1.

Rep. George Santos facing third expulsion vote

House lawmakers from both parties are moving to force a vote this week on the expulsion of Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York.

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.

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.