Is New York City America's coolest city?
A new report ranks the 20 coolest cities in North America, but did the Big Apple manage to finish #1?
A new report ranks the 20 coolest cities in North America, but did the Big Apple manage to finish #1?
Woman pleads guilty to fatally shoving 87-year-old Broadway singing coach
Lauren Pazienza, 28, teared up in court as she admitted randomly attacking Barbara Maier Gustern.
Lauren Pazienza, 28, teared up in court as she admitted randomly attacking Barbara Maier Gustern.
2 killed, 2 injured in Queens wrong-way crash on Whitestone Expressway
The crash happened in the southbound lanes of the Whitestone Expressway by exit 14 and College Point Boulevard.
The crash happened in the southbound lanes of the Whitestone Expressway by exit 14 and College Point Boulevard.
NY golfer charged with animal cruelty after beating a goose to death
Witnesses told officers that “one of the golfers allegedly went over to the goose and made comments that he was going to put it out of its misery" after the ball smacked into the bird.
Witnesses told officers that “one of the golfers allegedly went over to the goose and made comments that he was going to put it out of its misery" after the ball smacked into the bird.
Betty Tyson, the once longest-serving female inmate in the state of New York, dies at 75
Tyson had entered prison at age 25 and was just shy of her 50th birthday when she was released, by then the longest-serving female inmate in the state of New York.
Tyson had entered prison at age 25 and was just shy of her 50th birthday when she was released, by then the longest-serving female inmate in the state of New York.
Sunset Park hammer attack: Mother killed, 2 kids critically injured
Police arrested a man in connection to the attack -- identified as 47-year-old Liyong Ye -- who was found with blood all over his body.
Police arrested a man in connection to the attack -- identified as 47-year-old Liyong Ye -- who was found with blood all over his body.
75-year-old man charged after 5-year-old's disappearance in Queens
75-year-old Franz Vila is facing multiple charges, including kidnapping and sexual assault.
75-year-old Franz Vila is facing multiple charges, including kidnapping and sexual assault.
Mom killed, 2 kids critically injured in Brooklyn hammer attack
Police say a mother was killed, while her 5-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter were critically injured by a hammer-wielding attacker.
Police say a mother was killed, while her 5-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter were critically injured by a hammer-wielding attacker.
NYC and state clash in court over migrant crisis
As migrants continue to arrive in New York City, Mayor Adams is urging the modification of the city's right-to-shelter obligations.
As migrants continue to arrive in New York City, Mayor Adams is urging the modification of the city's right-to-shelter obligations.
NYC schools struggle with accessibility, leaving students with disabilities behind
According to a new report, 1 in 4 schools in New York City have no accessible classrooms for children with physical disabilities.
According to a new report, 1 in 4 schools in New York City have no accessible classrooms for children with physical disabilities.
Thousands of NYC's rent-stabilized apartments sat empty, IBO report says
Rent-stabilized apartments are highly sought after in New York City. But more than 13,000 such apartments sat vacant for at least two years between 2021 and 2022.
Rent-stabilized apartments are highly sought after in New York City. But more than 13,000 such apartments sat vacant for at least two years between 2021 and 2022.
Gunman shoots girl, 3, during Ridge standoff, then fatally shoots himself
According to police, detectives went to an apartment on Ticonderoga Court to investigate a murder that happened back in June in Central Islip.
According to police, detectives went to an apartment on Ticonderoga Court to investigate a murder that happened back in June in Central Islip.
NYC reports first cases of West Nile Virus for 2023
Across the city, officials say that a total of 569 mosquito pools have tested positive across the five boroughs, compared to 1,068 positive pools detected this time last year.
Across the city, officials say that a total of 569 mosquito pools have tested positive across the five boroughs, compared to 1,068 positive pools detected this time last year.
Rudy Giuliani heads to Georgia to turn himself in: 'I'm a big boy, I can take it'
"If I'm not on time, who knows what they'll do to me," Giuliani warned before stopping to talk to cameras outside his Upper East Side apartment.
"If I'm not on time, who knows what they'll do to me," Giuliani warned before stopping to talk to cameras outside his Upper East Side apartment.
Tractor trailer overturns on BQE, spills debris, causing major road closure
Clean up crews are still on the scene and the cause of the accident is still under investigation.
Clean up crews are still on the scene and the cause of the accident is still under investigation.
Man convicted of attempted murder for taunting BLM protesters with bladed glove
Cavalluzzi faces up to 25 years to life in prison for each of the attempted murder charges when he is sentenced in October.
Cavalluzzi faces up to 25 years to life in prison for each of the attempted murder charges when he is sentenced in October.
Wildlife advocates bust illegal exotic animal photoshoots on Coney Island
Animal advocates are reminding New Yorkers that wild exotic animals are illegal in New York City, and pushing for them to be made illegal in the rest of the state.
Animal advocates are reminding New Yorkers that wild exotic animals are illegal in New York City, and pushing for them to be made illegal in the rest of the state.
7-year-old boy attacked by bear in Westchester
The boy went outside to play in his backyard when he encountered the bear.
The boy went outside to play in his backyard when he encountered the bear.
Missing 5-year-old girl found safe in Queens; man in custody: NYPD
The 5-year-old girl had disappeared Tuesday morning at a supermarket in Queens.
The 5-year-old girl had disappeared Tuesday morning at a supermarket in Queens.
Flatbush Veterinary Clinic opens doors to feline friends
The facility will offer services at a discount compared to private clinics.
The facility will offer services at a discount compared to private clinics.