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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Search continues for suspect in Bronx daycare death as family mourns young victim

After a 1-year-old boy died and three other children got sick at a Bronx daycare, NYPD detectives and federal agents are looking for the husband of the owner, who sources say fled the building with kilos of fentanyl.

UN traffic creates 'nightmare' for NYC commuters and residents

Commuters should expect gridlock alert days each day this week as more than 150 world leaders are in New York City. Traffic is going to be significant especially on the East Side and when trying to get across town.

Meet Gil Llavet: The GOAT of 'Food Bank for New York City'

Gil has been with Food Bank for 37 of their 40 years. This hi-lo operator comes to work at 5:30 every morning and sometimes wants to stay past his normal shift – all because he knows the people of this city are relying on guys like him.

2 charged after daycare child dies, others show signs of opioid overdose

The owner of a New York City day care center and a tenant living in the building have been arrested after a 1-year-old boy was killed and three others were sickened by apparent exposure to opioids.