Union Square's post-influencer chaos: Cleanup efforts and fundraiser underway

After huge crowds caused mayhem and thousands of dollars of damage at a social media meetup organized by Twitch streamer Kai Cenat, a fundraiser has been started to repair Union Square.

Ex-New York police chief who once led Gilgo Beach probe arrested on sexual misconduct charges

A former Long Island police chief who once led the Gilgo Beach killings investigation and later went to prison for beating a suspect has been arrested for allegedly soliciting sex at a park.

1 killed, multiple injured after gunfire erupts at Valley Stream party

According to witnesses, there was a "calm and peaceful" gathering with a few dozen people in their teens to early 20’s celebrating the end of the summer.

2003 Northeast Blackout: A look back at the historic power outage

The 2003 Blackout left 50 million people without power -- some for a few hours, but others, for several days. It’s the biggest power outage in U.S. history.

Gilgo Beach murders: How new DNA technology led investigators to Rex Heuermann

Rex Heuermann, a 59-year-old architect who lived most of his life in Nassau County and worked in Manhattan, is charged with killing at least three sex workers. He’s also a suspect in a fourth murder.

Poll: NY voters disapprove of migrant influx – and politicians' response

A majority of New York state voters polled say New Yorkers have already done enough when it comes to the migrant crisis and lawmakers should now work to slow the flow, rather than accepting new migrants.

Activists gather in Times Square for Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

Non-profit group Facing Fentanyl hosted the event, aimed at spreading awareness and changing the way we talk about the potentially deadly drug.

Floyd Bennett Field to house over 2,500 asylum seekers

Part of Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, which was home to New York City's first municipal airport, will now be used as a migrant shelter.

7 pedestrians struck by car at Midtown crosswalk, driver arrested

According to the NYPD, a 29-year-old woman was driving a Honda Accord eastbound on W. 36th St., near 6th Ave., when she ran a red light and plowed into the pedestrians.

Gunfire erupts at East Harlem smoke shop in apparent robbery

"It’s New York City. It’s Gotham City here without Batman. We really don’t have safety at night," the manager explained to FOX 5.

NYC drug dealer gets 10 years in death of 'The Wire' actor Michael K. Williams

Michael K. Williams died hours after authorities said he bought the heroin on a sidewalk in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood in a deal recorded by a security camera.

That's his license plate, but not his car – yet he was getting billed for tolls

A Staten Island driver thought someone had been issued the same license plate as him. It turns out, a very similar plate had apparently been altered – an “8" had been changed to a “3" – to avoid hundreds of dollars in tolls.

MTA fare hikes begin this weekend

Public transit users will soon have to dig a little deeper in their pockets as MTA fares hikes kick in on Sunday.