Daniel Penny indicted by grand jury in Jordan Neely chokehold death
While the charges will remain sealed until his arraignment, Penny was arrested on one count of second-degree manslaughter for Neely's death.
While the charges will remain sealed until his arraignment, Penny was arrested on one count of second-degree manslaughter for Neely's death.
Preservationists, developers clash over fate of West-Park Presbyterian Church
Members of the West Park Presbyterian Church want to sell the building to a condominium developer, but many in the community oppose the plan and want to save the building.
Members of the West Park Presbyterian Church want to sell the building to a condominium developer, but many in the community oppose the plan and want to save the building.
Met Opera box office has slight uptick in 2nd season after pandemic
The Metropolitan Opera saw a slight uptick in ticket sales in its second season following the coronavirus pandemic.
The Metropolitan Opera saw a slight uptick in ticket sales in its second season following the coronavirus pandemic.
New York students heading south for college
The weather is just one of the reasons more kids from northern parts of the country are heading south for school, according to college advisor Andy Lockwood, who says it’s a growing trend.
The weather is just one of the reasons more kids from northern parts of the country are heading south for school, according to college advisor Andy Lockwood, who says it’s a growing trend.
Manhattan Day School implements mental new health program
Students at Manhattan Day school are having open discussions about mental health after reading the comic 'Real Abilities, the Mental Health Addition.'
Students at Manhattan Day school are having open discussions about mental health after reading the comic 'Real Abilities, the Mental Health Addition.'
Man stabbed to death on moving Brooklyn subway car; suspect arrested
According to the latest NYPD crime statistics, murders citywide are down year to date by 12.5%, but they've risen in the 90th Precinct from 0 to 4.
According to the latest NYPD crime statistics, murders citywide are down year to date by 12.5%, but they've risen in the 90th Precinct from 0 to 4.
Founder of sexuality-focused women's wellness company pleads not guilty in forced labor case
An entrepreneur who promoted group “orgasmic meditation" as a road to women’s well-being has pleaded not guilty to a charge of manipulating traumatized people into debt, undesired sex and underpaid work.
An entrepreneur who promoted group “orgasmic meditation" as a road to women’s well-being has pleaded not guilty to a charge of manipulating traumatized people into debt, undesired sex and underpaid work.
New Jersey doctor who sexually abused patients has been threatened in jail, lawyers say
Lawyers for a New Jersey doctor who sexually abused patients say their client has faced threats and extortion from other inmates at a federal jail in Brooklyn where he awaits sentencing next month on federal charges.
Lawyers for a New Jersey doctor who sexually abused patients say their client has faced threats and extortion from other inmates at a federal jail in Brooklyn where he awaits sentencing next month on federal charges.
Major Queens drug, gun trafficking ring linked to Latin Kings gang dismantled
A major drug and gun bust will restore a sense of safety for residents wanting to enjoy the green space at Rufus King Park in Jamaica after dark.
A major drug and gun bust will restore a sense of safety for residents wanting to enjoy the green space at Rufus King Park in Jamaica after dark.
NYC congestion pricing: Gov. Murphy questions impact on NJ's residents
Gov. Murphy makes the case the final environmental assessment "disregards New Jersey's interests and discounts significant environmental and other harms to New Jersey residents."
Gov. Murphy makes the case the final environmental assessment "disregards New Jersey's interests and discounts significant environmental and other harms to New Jersey residents."
Federal judge contemplates Rikers Island takeover amid reports of violence
The emergency court hearing came after a federal monitor overseeing the jails system outlined a pattern of disturbing incidents.
The emergency court hearing came after a federal monitor overseeing the jails system outlined a pattern of disturbing incidents.
Upper East Side residents fed up with dog poop problem
The Upper East Side will be putting up hundreds of signs to remind residents and visitors to clean up after their pets.
The Upper East Side will be putting up hundreds of signs to remind residents and visitors to clean up after their pets.
Surge of invasive strep A infections alarms doctors
Invasive strep A infections can cause organ failure, severe sepsis and other potentially deadly complications.
Invasive strep A infections can cause organ failure, severe sepsis and other potentially deadly complications.
Brooklyn subway stabbing leaves 1 dead: NYPD
Police say they are searching for two suspects, a man and a woman, after a 36-year-old man was stabbed and killed at the Marcy Avenue Station in Williamsburg.
Police say they are searching for two suspects, a man and a woman, after a 36-year-old man was stabbed and killed at the Marcy Avenue Station in Williamsburg.
Shark sightings prompt Long Island to deploy drones for enhanced beach safety
Experts say there aren't necessarily more sharks but rather increased sightings now that we’re more aware.
Experts say there aren't necessarily more sharks but rather increased sightings now that we’re more aware.
Little Shop of Kindness: A haven for asylum seekers seeking support and essentials
The shop's owner, whose own grandfather was a WWII refugee, says she wants people to feel seen and cared for. Anybody can help, she says, in a small or large way.
The shop's owner, whose own grandfather was a WWII refugee, says she wants people to feel seen and cared for. Anybody can help, she says, in a small or large way.
Keechant Sewell resignation: Behind-the-scenes tensions may have led to departure
Behind-the-scenes tensions between outgoing NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell and New York City Mayor Eric Adams may have led to Sewell's shocking resignation announcement on Monday.
Behind-the-scenes tensions between outgoing NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell and New York City Mayor Eric Adams may have led to Sewell's shocking resignation announcement on Monday.
MTA subway conductor shot in face with BB gun in the Bronx
The individual wanted in the Mott Haven attack is described as a male around 12-14 years old.
The individual wanted in the Mott Haven attack is described as a male around 12-14 years old.
NYC migrant crisis: Mayor Adams announces 2 asylum seekers shelters opening
Two new emergency relief centers are set to open, as thousands of asylum seekers continue to arrive in New York City.
Two new emergency relief centers are set to open, as thousands of asylum seekers continue to arrive in New York City.
New York unveils 14 new custom regional license plates
New Yorkers can now show their state pride wherever they are from.
New Yorkers can now show their state pride wherever they are from.