Man punches bus passenger, attempts to remove victim’s turban in Queens hate crime assault: police

Police are looking for the man who repeatedly punched an MTA passenger and attempted to remove his turban on a shuttle bus in Richmond Hill. Queens. Police are calling this attack a possible hate crime.

World's largest landfill becomes second-largest park in NYC, now open to the public

According to the Mayor's office the space will offer views of the hills, waterways, and plenty of areas designated to birdwatching. There will also be parking and waterless restrooms.

Thousands rally for Palestinians in Times Square

Thousands gathered in Times Square on Friday to express their support for the people of Palestine and condemn Israel's ongoing military campaign in Gaza.

Increased security at synagogues across NYC despite lack of credible threats

While there are no credible threats, authorities have increased security at synagogues all across New York City following the deadly Hamas terror attack in Israel.

NYC councilwoman Inna Vernikov arrested for carrying gun on hip at pro-Palestinian rally

Vernikov was seen in several photos with the end of a firearm sticking out from her pants. After she left the rally, police contacted Vernikov and told her to turn herself in. 

Attorney general investigates fatal police shooting of former elite fencer

The state attorney general's office said it had opened a probe into the killing of Alan Weber, who died after being shot at his home on Long Island by a Suffolk County police officer.

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.

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.