Brooklyn Bridge vendor ban goes into effect Wednesday, veteran vendors pushback
Beginning Wednesday, vendors will be banned from selling trinkets and souvenirs on the walkways and bikeways of the city's bridges, in order to ease overcrowding.
Beginning Wednesday, vendors will be banned from selling trinkets and souvenirs on the walkways and bikeways of the city's bridges, in order to ease overcrowding.
Whooping cough cases spike on Long Island
A spike in whooping cough cases has led health officials in Suffolk County, Long Island, to issue an alert.
A spike in whooping cough cases has led health officials in Suffolk County, Long Island, to issue an alert.
Brittanee Drexel murder case: SC resort says she was never registered as guest when she vanished
Brittanee Drexel was murdered in South Carolina while on vacation with friends in 2009.
Brittanee Drexel was murdered in South Carolina while on vacation with friends in 2009.
Clarkstown murder-suicide: Community mourns loss of kid brothers
Clarkstown police believe both brothers, Liam Morgan and Gabriel Morgan, along with their mother, were shot and killed by their father, Watson Morgan, a sergeant in the Bronxville Police Department, who then turned the gun on himself inside their New City home.
Clarkstown police believe both brothers, Liam Morgan and Gabriel Morgan, along with their mother, were shot and killed by their father, Watson Morgan, a sergeant in the Bronxville Police Department, who then turned the gun on himself inside their New City home.
These New York laws take effect in 2024
Several new laws in New York are taking effect in 2024, from protecting tenants and employee rights to minimum wage increases across New York City, Long Island and Westchester.
Several new laws in New York are taking effect in 2024, from protecting tenants and employee rights to minimum wage increases across New York City, Long Island and Westchester.
Canarsie shooting: Boy, 15, killed outside Brooklyn NYCHA complex
According to the NYPD, the boy, identified as Javel Lawton, was found with a gunshot wound to the chest outside the rear of 1550 E. 102 St., which is the Bay View Houses in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn.
According to the NYPD, the boy, identified as Javel Lawton, was found with a gunshot wound to the chest outside the rear of 1550 E. 102 St., which is the Bay View Houses in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn.
Earthquake in NYC reported, linked to Roosevelt Island 'explosion' reports
An earthquake was reported in New York City and may have prompted reports of an explosion on Roosevelt Island. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 1.7 magnitude earthquake near Astoria, Queens.
An earthquake was reported in New York City and may have prompted reports of an explosion on Roosevelt Island. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 1.7 magnitude earthquake near Astoria, Queens.
NY honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with statewide broadcast
A one-hour tribute program will air on PBS stations through New York beginning MLK weekend.
A one-hour tribute program will air on PBS stations through New York beginning MLK weekend.
Upper West Side residents shocked by plans for new 146-bed homeless shelter
The city is planning to turn the former Calhoun School building on the Upper West Side into a 146-bed women's shelter.
The city is planning to turn the former Calhoun School building on the Upper West Side into a 146-bed women's shelter.
Can destructive earthquakes hit NYC? Here's what experts say
Could an earthquake hit NYC? Experts explain why quakes are just as common on the East Coast as they are on the West Coast.
Could an earthquake hit NYC? Experts explain why quakes are just as common on the East Coast as they are on the West Coast.
NYC pro-Palestinian protesters block roads near JFK Airport, march toward Wall Street
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched over to Wall Street in New York City for a demonstration, while hours before, the long line of backed up passengers waiting to get into JFK's AirTrain Terminal grew quickly following tightened security amid protests there.
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched over to Wall Street in New York City for a demonstration, while hours before, the long line of backed up passengers waiting to get into JFK's AirTrain Terminal grew quickly following tightened security amid protests there.
NYC migrant crisis: Buses bound for Big Apple drop migrants off in New Jersey, Secaucus mayor says
Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli said buses of migrants bound for New York City have been stopping at the train station in his town in an apparent effort to evade an executive order by Mayor Eric Adams.
Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli said buses of migrants bound for New York City have been stopping at the train station in his town in an apparent effort to evade an executive order by Mayor Eric Adams.
Rochester, New York crash kills 2, injures 5 following concert; police investigating
The crash in Rochester, New York happened as officers were directing traffic after a concert let out at the Kodak Center theater complex, police said.
The crash in Rochester, New York happened as officers were directing traffic after a concert let out at the Kodak Center theater complex, police said.
Cross Island Parkway crash in Queens leaves 5 dead; victims ID'd
The victims in the crash on the Cross Island Parkway in Queens have been identified as Kazeem Ramsahai, Mario Ocampo, Dayanara Benitez-Ocampo, Salma Garcia-Diaz, and Jordy Bentances, the NYPD said.
The victims in the crash on the Cross Island Parkway in Queens have been identified as Kazeem Ramsahai, Mario Ocampo, Dayanara Benitez-Ocampo, Salma Garcia-Diaz, and Jordy Bentances, the NYPD said.
Staten Island house fire kills 7-year-old girl on New Year's Day
According to the FDNY a 7-year-old girl is the only reported victim at this time.
According to the FDNY a 7-year-old girl is the only reported victim at this time.
Midtown Manhattan police chase ends in crash, at least 8 injured
A police chase in Midtown saw a suspect crash into several police cars before striking a food truck, pinning a woman underneath it.
A police chase in Midtown saw a suspect crash into several police cars before striking a food truck, pinning a woman underneath it.
How much New York's minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2024
New York State will raise minimum wage to $16 an hour for employees in NYC, Long Island and Westchester, beginning in 2024, as well as $15 elsewhere in the state.
New York State will raise minimum wage to $16 an hour for employees in NYC, Long Island and Westchester, beginning in 2024, as well as $15 elsewhere in the state.
Sanitation Department cleans up 100,000 pounds of confetti in Times Square
Workers using mechanical brooms and collection trucks cleaned up 100,000 pounds of confetti before daybreak.
Workers using mechanical brooms and collection trucks cleaned up 100,000 pounds of confetti before daybreak.
Times Square gears up for 2024 with millions planning to ring in the new year
1 million people are expected to watch the ball drop in Times Square tonight and more than a billion from across the world will join the countdown to 2024.
1 million people are expected to watch the ball drop in Times Square tonight and more than a billion from across the world will join the countdown to 2024.
Controversial 'Charlie Brown-like' trees take center stage in Astoria
Residents in Astoria woke up this week to new trees planted in the center of their sidewalk, and not everyone is happy about it.
Residents in Astoria woke up this week to new trees planted in the center of their sidewalk, and not everyone is happy about it.