73-year-old put in chokehold, thrown to ground and punched in Brooklyn robbery
The suspect took the victim's wallet, which contained a debit card and $60, out of his pocket following the attack, the NYPD said.
The suspect took the victim's wallet, which contained a debit card and $60, out of his pocket following the attack, the NYPD said.
NYC skyscrapers turning to carbon capture to lessen climate change
In a vertical city like New York, any serious effort to address climate change has to focus on the greenhouse gas emissions caused by buildings.
In a vertical city like New York, any serious effort to address climate change has to focus on the greenhouse gas emissions caused by buildings.
Daniel Penny fundraiser gets millions of dollars after subway chokehold death
His lawyers launched it last week, explaining most proceeds will cover legal fees and any extra money will be donated to a mental health advocacy program in New York City.
His lawyers launched it last week, explaining most proceeds will cover legal fees and any extra money will be donated to a mental health advocacy program in New York City.
NYC hotels converted to shelters amid pressure to accommodate asylum seekers
Around Manhattan and elsewhere in New York City, hotels that served tourists just a few years ago have become de facto emergency shelters.
Around Manhattan and elsewhere in New York City, hotels that served tourists just a few years ago have become de facto emergency shelters.
Sleeping woman sexually assaulted, robbed in her Brooklyn Heights apartment
The attack happened when police said an unknown man entered the 43-year-old woman’s apartment.
The attack happened when police said an unknown man entered the 43-year-old woman’s apartment.
Migrant mothers at Upper West Side shelters surprised with Mother’s Day gifts
Many migrant mothers are staying in hotels now city-designated as emergency shelters on the Upper West Side.
Many migrant mothers are staying in hotels now city-designated as emergency shelters on the Upper West Side.
Buffalo remembers supermarket mass shooting victims 1 year after massacre
"It was the day the unthinkable happened."
"It was the day the unthinkable happened."
Challenges ahead as suburbs prepare for more migrants
A number of asylum seekers are arriving in the New York City suburbs.
A number of asylum seekers are arriving in the New York City suburbs.
Rep. Jeffries, FCC push for affordable high-speed internet for New Yorkers
FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks and New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries held a joint event Saturday to raise awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program.
FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks and New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries held a joint event Saturday to raise awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Local custodian graduates from college: 'I never thought I was going to make it'
“I'm excited and at the same time terrified because now I have to find a job!" Walter Morales said.
“I'm excited and at the same time terrified because now I have to find a job!" Walter Morales said.
NYC works to house migrants after Title 42 expiration
The city is scrambling to find them housing. According to the mayor’s office, just this past week alone more than 4,200 asylum seekers arrived in the city.
The city is scrambling to find them housing. According to the mayor’s office, just this past week alone more than 4,200 asylum seekers arrived in the city.
Some businesses struggle to adopt new NYC trash pickup policy
New York trash pickup policy now requires businesses to put their trash out after 8 p.m.
New York trash pickup policy now requires businesses to put their trash out after 8 p.m.
Jordan Neely death: Daniel Penny arrested on manslaughter charge
Jordan Neely, who was homeless, died back on May 1 after Daniel Penny allegedly held him in a chokehold for several minutes aboard a subway. The lack of charges, until now, had prompted protests across the city.
Jordan Neely, who was homeless, died back on May 1 after Daniel Penny allegedly held him in a chokehold for several minutes aboard a subway. The lack of charges, until now, had prompted protests across the city.
NYC migrant crisis: Hochul seeks federal aid
Governor Kathy Hochul said she specifically requested that a migrant facility be built on part of the military installation at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn.
Governor Kathy Hochul said she specifically requested that a migrant facility be built on part of the military installation at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn.
High Line extension set to open this summer
A pair of interconnecting 600-foot-long bridges called the Moynihan Train Hall Connector will allow pedestrians to walk directly from the Meatpacking District straight o Penn Station.
A pair of interconnecting 600-foot-long bridges called the Moynihan Train Hall Connector will allow pedestrians to walk directly from the Meatpacking District straight o Penn Station.
Report cards reveal poor grades during COVID-19 lockdown
The report card on remote learning during COVID-19 came back with poor marks.
The report card on remote learning during COVID-19 came back with poor marks.
Memorial in Brooklyn remember the lives lost to COVID
According to numbers compiled by New York City, more than 45,000 residents have died from COVID since February 2020.
According to numbers compiled by New York City, more than 45,000 residents have died from COVID since February 2020.
NYC Council passes bill banning weight discrimination in jobs, housing, public accommodation
New York's city council has passed a bill that would bar discrimination against someone because of weight when it comes to work, housing or in public accommodation.
New York's city council has passed a bill that would bar discrimination against someone because of weight when it comes to work, housing or in public accommodation.
George Santos inks deal to avoid prosecution in Brazil over bad checks
Court records in Brazil show Santos was the subject of a criminal charge for using two stolen checks to buy items at a shop in the city of Niteroi.
Court records in Brazil show Santos was the subject of a criminal charge for using two stolen checks to buy items at a shop in the city of Niteroi.
Jordan Neely: What we know about his subway chokehold death
Who was Jordan Neely? Who is Daniel Penny? Here's everything we know about the choking death on the NYC subway.
Who was Jordan Neely? Who is Daniel Penny? Here's everything we know about the choking death on the NYC subway.