1 dead, 1 injured after Brooklyn double shooting

Police say a 26-year-old man was shot and killed, while a 29-year-old man was shot in the thigh and in stable condition.

NYC migrant crisis: Adams meets White House advisor as influx continues

The federal government has so far only allocated around $140 million to the city in aid, although city officials say they have yet to see any of that money.

'Goat Games' raises funds for animal sanctuaries nationwide

'The Goat Games' is a friendly online competition between sanctuaries from across the nation to see who can raise the most funds.

'Beyond disappointed' - Kai Cenat speaks out after Union Square chaos

Speaking publicly for the first time since some of his followers jumped on cars and hurled bottles during the Aug. 4 mayhem, Cenat added, “None of that is cool, bro, you feel what I'm saying?"

Nassau County responds to hate crimes: New unit and education initiatives announced

According to the Nassau County Police Department, there have been 34 incidents of biased-related activity this year adding the department is adequately staffed.

Brooklyn eco-friendly ice cream truck proposal gets mixed reaction

Dumbo, Brooklyn is one area where residents said they are fed up with the idling ice cream trucks that not only produce noise, but also contribute to air pollution.

NYC migrant crisis could cost taxpayers $12B: Mayor

Mayor Adams claims that the city will spend more on migrants than it does on the Fire, Parks and Sanitation Departments combined.

How one NYC non-profit is creating job opportunities for the disabled

AHRC New York City is advocating for individuals with disabilities to lead fully rounded lives by helping them find opportunities in the job market.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Long Island seeks matches for waiting boys

But ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been an increase in the number of applications from those looking for bigs.

Rats overrun Queens Dollar Tree store

Bags at the store appeared to have been ripped open by vermin, while shelves were left damaged and badly stained.

Ralph Macchio surprises Long Island 'Karate Kid' who was nearly paralyzed

When he was 10, the aspiring athlete learned his spine curved outward and his spinal cord was so compressed that, without a risky surgery, he’d be guaranteed to become paralyzed.

Thousands protest NYC plan to house migrants in tent city in Queens

A rally drew thousands of angry protesters in opposition to the plan to house 1,000 migrants in a tent city at the site of Creedmoor State Hospital.

COVID-19 hospitalizations in New York on the rise again

COVID cases and hospitalizations are jumping across New York State, with cases up 55 percent and hospitalizations up 22 percent.

Sex trafficking a growing concern in NYC

A major coalition of groups is coming together to demand a new approach to sex trafficking in NYC.

2023 International Puppet Fringe Festival lands in NYC

This year's festival honors puppet master and creator of the iconic village Halloween parade Ralph Lee.