Alfa Barrie's legacy of kindness lives on; classmates share memories
Alfa Barrie’s classmates remember his bright spirit, a boy who brought joy and positivity to their lives.
Alfa Barrie’s classmates remember his bright spirit, a boy who brought joy and positivity to their lives.
NYC's status as a sanctuary city draws thousands of asylum seekers weekly
New York City became a sanctuary city under Mayor Ed Koch in the 1980s.
New York City became a sanctuary city under Mayor Ed Koch in the 1980s.
Massive school bus fire erupts in Rego Park, Queens; no injuries reported
A massive school bus fire erupted in Rego Park, Queens Tuesday afternoon.
A massive school bus fire erupted in Rego Park, Queens Tuesday afternoon.
Trump makes video appearance in New York criminal case; trial date set for March
Donald Trump threw up his hands in frustration Tuesday as a judge scheduled his criminal trial for March 25, putting the former president and current candidate in a courtroom in the heat of next year’s presidential primary season.
Donald Trump threw up his hands in frustration Tuesday as a judge scheduled his criminal trial for March 25, putting the former president and current candidate in a courtroom in the heat of next year’s presidential primary season.
1 dead, 7 hospitalized after fire destroys Williston Park home
The fire broke out just after 3 a.m. at a two-story home where several people were in town from India for another family member’s funeral.
The fire broke out just after 3 a.m. at a two-story home where several people were in town from India for another family member’s funeral.
2023 Tower Climb NYC's honorary starters embrace friendship amidst tragedy
The honorary starters for the 2023 Tower Climb NYC are three ladies who, in the midst of their grief, were able to find friendship and support with each other.
The honorary starters for the 2023 Tower Climb NYC are three ladies who, in the midst of their grief, were able to find friendship and support with each other.
Injured NYPD detective's support network reaches new heights
Detective Dalsh Veve suffered a traumatic brain injury while responding to a shooting call nearly six years ago. Today, NYPD and Tunnel to Towers are still supporting him, and his family.
Detective Dalsh Veve suffered a traumatic brain injury while responding to a shooting call nearly six years ago. Today, NYPD and Tunnel to Towers are still supporting him, and his family.
Lawmakers approve transfer of Nassau Coliseum to Las Vegas Sands
The 99-year lease agreement will bring the Nevada-based developer one step closer to building a $4-billion resort on the 72-acre-site, which would include a casino, hotel, live entertainment venue and restaurants.
The 99-year lease agreement will bring the Nevada-based developer one step closer to building a $4-billion resort on the 72-acre-site, which would include a casino, hotel, live entertainment venue and restaurants.
‘Unintentional tragedy’: AG won’t file charges against NYPD officers in man's death
"It was determined that Mr. Smith’s death was a horrible and unintentional tragedy," a spokesperson with the attorney general’s office said in a statement regarding their investigation.
"It was determined that Mr. Smith’s death was a horrible and unintentional tragedy," a spokesperson with the attorney general’s office said in a statement regarding their investigation.
Groundbreaking robotic surgery helps New York man walk again
According to Mount Sinai Hospital, Amir is one of the first to go through with a 360-degree spinal fusion. "The recovery has been great," he says.
According to Mount Sinai Hospital, Amir is one of the first to go through with a 360-degree spinal fusion. "The recovery has been great," he says.
NYC migrant crisis: 3 more buses arrive as city struggles to house families
According to Mayor Eric Adams, more than 70,000 migrants have arrived in the Big Apple over recent months, and 42,000 are still under city care.
According to Mayor Eric Adams, more than 70,000 migrants have arrived in the Big Apple over recent months, and 42,000 are still under city care.
Suffolk County legislator proposes legal action to curb migrant arrival
Legislator Kevin McCaffrey plans to hire an outside counsel to explore what can be done to prevent migrants from coming into Suffolk County.
Legislator Kevin McCaffrey plans to hire an outside counsel to explore what can be done to prevent migrants from coming into Suffolk County.
MTA proposes fare hike at finance committee hearing
The MTA unveiled its new fare hikes proposal which could go into effect as soon as Labor Day.
The MTA unveiled its new fare hikes proposal which could go into effect as soon as Labor Day.
NY officials urge quicker process to clear asylum seekers for work
Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams want the Biden administration to expedite the process for legal asylum seekers to get their working papers.
Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams want the Biden administration to expedite the process for legal asylum seekers to get their working papers.
Woman randomly shoved into side of NYC subway car in critical condition, police say
Police said the woman was walking on an Upper East Side subway platform when a man pushed her head into the departing ‘E’ train, leaving her in critical condition with spinal injuries.
Police said the woman was walking on an Upper East Side subway platform when a man pushed her head into the departing ‘E’ train, leaving her in critical condition with spinal injuries.
Survivors return to say 'thank you' to Brookdale Hospital's trauma team
Former trauma patients came back to Brookdale Hospital recently to say things. One survivor summed it up, telling the staff, "You guys are angels working for God."
Former trauma patients came back to Brookdale Hospital recently to say things. One survivor summed it up, telling the staff, "You guys are angels working for God."
Elmhurst Hospital resident doctors strike as deal deadline passes
"The patients will notice," said Lorenzo Antonio Gonzalez, committee of interns and residents national president.
"The patients will notice," said Lorenzo Antonio Gonzalez, committee of interns and residents national president.
Iconic Brooklyn rapper Notorious B.I.G. honored for 51st birthday
As part of the celebration, the Universal Hip Hop Museum unveiled a portion of its permanent exterior "Lyric Wall," featuring the famous lines from the rapper’s song "Juicy."
As part of the celebration, the Universal Hip Hop Museum unveiled a portion of its permanent exterior "Lyric Wall," featuring the famous lines from the rapper’s song "Juicy."
9-year-old falls to death from 4th-floor apartment window in the Bronx
The child, who has been identified, was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The child, who has been identified, was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Suffolk County lawmakers come out against housing migrants
The Presiding Officer of Suffolk County, Kevin McCaffrey, said the legislature there will block any plans New York City has to send migrants to hotels in their county.
The Presiding Officer of Suffolk County, Kevin McCaffrey, said the legislature there will block any plans New York City has to send migrants to hotels in their county.