Gov. Hochul bans employers from accessing social media accounts
Employers are allowed to check out your public social media accounts, just like anyone else can, but they are no longer allowed to ask you to show them your private or locked accounts.
Man arrested after dog runs onto park turf in Brooklyn
Officers asked the dog's owner for identification, but he didn't have it on him. He was taken to the local police precinct to be held until he was able to show officers a photo from his phone that showed his identification.
Bronx day care owner arraigned in federal court after child's fentanyl death
The federal government is now in charge of the investigation into the tragic death of 1-year-old Nicholas Dominici, who, along with three other children, was exposed to the toxic opioid fentanyl while taking a nap inside Divino Nino Day Care Center.
NYC migrant crisis: Staten Island demonstrators block bus during protests
The NYPD was called to Father Capodanno Boulevard for reports of crowd control issues. Ten people were taken into custody.
New York City council considers bill to remove statues of people who benefited from slavery
On Tuesday, the New York City Council’s Committee on Civil and Human Rights held its first hearing on a number of bills that are proposed in June.
Bronx day care operator tried to cover up fentanyl operation: feds
Footage showed him entering the Bronx apartment and whisking at least two full shopping bags out through a back alley. Minutes later, emergency medical personnel arrived to find children showing signs of opioid intoxication.
1 teenager stabbed, 2 slashed outside Brownsville high school
One teenager was stabbed, and two were slashed outside Brownsville Academy High School in Brooklyn on Tuesday.
Transit Solutions aims to transform Long Island commutes on 'Car Free Day'
Car Free Day is an international event celebrated in more than 3,100 cities in over 50 countries around the world but on Long Island.
Longest-serving American prisoner in Iran returns to US soil
There has been so much false hope for Siamak’s uncle and the rest of his family. Every time they thought Siamak would come home, he never did. Until now.
2 NYPD officers, 1 other person injured in Bronx car crash
It happened earlier on Tuesday along Roberts and Westchester Avenues in Pelham Bay.
NYC migrant crisis: State lawmakers pitch tax hike
Some other proposals include expanding the right to shelter mandate so that every county in New York is required to house migrants, and using the economic uncertainties fund, which has currently amassed over $13 billion.
Good Samaritan rescues driver from submerged car in Freeport
It happened at Gordon Place in Freeport around 9:30 a.m.
Unlicensed New York City acupuncturist charged after patient's lungs collapsed, prosecutors say
Prosecutors have charged a New York City man with performing acupuncture without a license after they say he punctured a woman’s lungs during treatment, sending her to a hospital for emergency surgery.
Firefighters shimmy, climb into abandoned upstate mine to rescue wayward 'explorer'
Rescuers battled rain and even bats to save a man from a New York mine this weekend.
Tens of thousands march to kick off climate summit, demanding end to warming-causing fossil fuels
Tens of thousands of people in New York City have kicked off a week of demonstrations seeking to end the use of coal, oil and natural gas blamed for climate change.
Prince William sees oyster reef restoration project on NYC visit
Prince William was taken to Governors Island in New York Harbor to see the efforts of the Billion Oyster Project.
Subway hero honored for saving man shoved onto tracks
Meanwhile, police have arrested the suspect and said he shoved the 74-year-old man onto the tracks in an unprovoked attack.
After policy change, New York Blood Center accepting blood from gay men
As of Monday, the New York Blood Center says it is officially welcoming gay and bisexual men to donate blood at their physical locations – and at blood drives – across the tri-state area.
NYC's parking meter rates set to rise by 20% starting in October
The Transportation Department aims to ease congestion and make it easier for drivers to find parking spots through demand-based pricing.
Mount Sinai plans, again, to close Beth Israel hospital
After years of agonizing debate, Mount Sinai Health System says it's closing its Beth Israel hospital at 16th Street. The reason: It's bleeding cash – $1 billion over 10 years.