MTA adding bus service to replace Metro-North in storm-damaged areas

On Monday, the agency announced that bus service will replace train service that was impacted by the severe rainfall in the Hudson Valley in time for the evening commute.

New York City should be held in contempt over conditions in Rikers Island jail, federal monitor says

A court-appointed monitor is urging a federal judge to initiate contempt proceedings against New York City to coerce the city to urgently improve its handling of its troubled massive jail complex.

Staten Island deli employee shot, killed during attempted robbery

According to the NYPD, 35-year-old deli employee Bassam Khateeb was shot in the Castleton Corners section of Staten Island.

1 killed as flood waters sweep over Lower Hudson Valley

Historic rainfall north of New York City triggered dozens of water rescues and led to roadways being washed out after more than half a foot of rain fell in only a few hours on Sunday.

NYC scooter shooting suspect identified as 25-year-old

A 25-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police said he went on a random shooting spree throughout Brooklyn and Queens Saturday while driving a scooter.

NYC scooter shooter: Elderly man killed, 3 others hurt 'randomly'

An 86-year-old man was killed and three others were hurt Saturday in a series of "random" shootings by someone on a scooter who drove from Brooklyn to Queens, police said.

NYC program gifts bicycles to asylum seekers

The bikes were donated by fellow New Yorkers and went to migrants who have recently arrived in the city.

Long Island's 1st adult-use marijuana dispensary opens

Strain Stars on Long Island is the latest legal cannabis shop in New York to open, making it the 18th in the state.

Man pulled from water off Rockaway Beach

A man was pulled from the water after being seen floating unconscious and unresponsive in the water.

NYC's animal shelters filled to capacity

Many animal shelters across the city are at capacity as the number of animals being surrendered keeps growing.

Man fatally stabbed at CVS in Midtown

The victim's identify has not been released, and it is still unclear what led up to the stabbing.

Yankees' 'Hope Week' wraps up honoring non-profit 'Street Lab' in the Bronx

'Street Lab' is a non-profit organization that creates “pop-up" playscapes for city streets and public places throughout all five boroughs. 

6 charged in alleged straw donor scheme to help get Eric Adams elected New York City mayor

Six people have been charged in an alleged scheme to divert tens of thousands of dollars in public funds to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign months before his election.

NYC billboard calls out Saudi Arabia for 'sportswashing' and 9/11 connection

The billboard located at Broadway and West 43rd Street, publicly condemns Saudi Arabia and calls the deal with professional golf "sportswashing". 

Drones sweep for sharks along Long Island's coast amid rise in encounters

Five people reported being bitten by sharks over two days this week at some of New York's most popular beaches, leading to heightened surveillance of the area's waters.