Outrage after NYPD officers attacked near Times Square; 5 arrested

Outrage is growing after two NYPD officers were beaten while attempting to break up a crowd of men outside of a migrant shelter in Midtown Manhattan.

State of the NYPD Address: Police Commissioner Caban praises progress fighting crime

New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban delivered his first State of the NYPD address on Wednesday, touring the progress the department has made in fighting crime.

Man shot, killed in Crown Heights: NYPD

A 23-year-old man is dead after being shot multiple times in Crown Heights, police say.

GLOwanus Lantern is Brooklyn's new ally against water contamination

The Van Alen Institute has created a new device, called the GLOwanus Lantern, which is designed to inform Gowanus residents about water quality in the Gowanus Canal.

Rego Park fire: 1 dead, 3 injured after flames engulf Queens home

Over 100 firefighters and EMS workers responded to the fire near the intersection of Fitchett Street and 66th Ave. in the Rego Park section of Queens, the FDNY said.

Nassau County twins make history as high school valedictorian and salutatorian

Devon and Dylan Lee have been named valedictorian and salutatorian at Herricks High School in Nassau County, the first set of twins to receive such an honor in the school's history.

'How Many Stops Act': NYC Council overrides Mayor Adams' veto

The New York Council has voted to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the "How Many Stops Act" and the solitary confinement ban bill, by a 42-9 margin.

Two New Yorkers busted for pickpocketing in Fairfax County

Fairfax County police officers arrested two women who are accused of being part of an organized theft crew that may have pickpocketed victims in Northern Virginia and beyond.

Men dressed as utility workers invade Long Island woman's home

Three men on Long Island dressed up as utility workers and invaded a home in North Hills Monday morning, according to detectives.

12-year-old boy falls onto tracks as L train enters Brooklyn station

A 12-year-old boy fell onto train tracks moments before an L train pulled into a Brooklyn subway station Tuesday, police said.

Jam Master Jay trial: 'Greed and revenge' drove 2 men accused of killing Run-DMC star, prosecutors say

In opening statements in Brooklyn federal court, Assistant U.S. Attorney Miranda Gonzalez laid out the prosecution's case that Karl Jordan Jr., the hip-hop star's godson, and Ronald Washington, a childhood friend, killed the 37-year-old in 2002 after they were cut out of a lucrative cocaine deal.

New York broadens legal rape definition to cover various nonconsensual acts

New York will expand its legal definition of rape to include various forms of nonconsensual sexual contact, under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday.

NYC culinary program for immigrants offers path to the American dream

A nonprofit called Careers through Culinary Arts Programs has launched a pilot program to teach immigrants food preparation and cooking, in order to help immigrants get jobs at hotels and restaurants in New York City.

New Square accident: Boy, 8, fatally struck by school bus in Rockland County

Officials received a report that a child had been struck by a school bus in front of 100 Clinton Ave. in New Square, a village in the town of Ramapo in Rockland County.

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.

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.

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.