Experience the magic of Ellen's Stardust Diner in Times Square

Ellen’s Stardust Diner has been a Times Square institution since 1987 for its world-famous singing wait staff ("Stardusters"), which are still wowing patrons with riffs and runs.

NYC subway chokehold: Adams responds amid outrage over homeless man's death

The 24-year-old Marine veteran who subdued an allegedly aggressive subway rider was taken into custody, interviewed by police and released without charges.

Facial recognition: NYC bills would regulate controversial software

One council member says they understand businesses such as bodegas and grocery stores need facial recognition for security, but how are they going to use it and not abuse it?

Queens: The legendary hip-hop borough continues to produce stars

From trailblazers to exciting emerging artists, Queens holds a prominent place in the history of hip-hop, producing some of the greatest stars and hit songs we continue to enjoy today.

NYC subway chokehold: Homeless man's death ruled a homicide

The death of Jordan Neely is still under investigation after he was placed in a chokehold on a New York City subway train after allegedly acting aggressively toward other passengers.

Rent Guidelines Board's recommended stabilized rent hikes: too high for tenants, too low for landlords

Rent hike worries turned a heated meeting Tuesday night into a rally before the Rent Guidelines Board voted to recommend a rent hike for more than a million stabilized apartments across New York City. 

Trump calls rape claim 'ridiculous' in video deposition

Donald Trump called a writer’s claims that he raped her at a Manhattan department store “the most ridiculous, disgusting story." His comments came in a deposition shown in court Thursday.

Woman, 20, falls to death from roof of Times Square hotel

Investigators are trying to determine if the woman fell, was pushed or jumped from the Midtown hotel’s roof.

NYC DOT launches new platform to report double-parking, blocked bike and bus lanes

The NYC DOT has launched a new web platform where New York residents can report areas where double-parking and blocked bike and bus lanes often happen due to vehicles unloading and loading.

National Grid rate hikes could mean 17% gas bill increase for New Yorkers

According to estimates, customers in New York City could see an increase of up to 17.2%, while Long Island customers could see an increase of up to 16.3% for natural gas.

Two women shot in the Bronx: NYPD

Authorities say a 44-year-old woman was shot in the leg, torso, and arm, while a 52-year-old woman was shot in the leg.

NYPD cop convicted of possessing child pornography

Prosecutors say Officer Timothy Martinez had live video sex chats with vulnerable minors, including one he knew had previously been sexually abused and another who was treated for a brain tumor.

Unconscious woman punched, raped in Queens

The NYPD is searching for a man on a scooter who allegedly punched, and then raped a woman.

Here's how the $229-billion budget will change the lives of New Yorkers by 2026

The budget includes a lot of contentious policies; some say it will help New Yorkers, while others say the deal will give them a reason to flee the Empire State

White Plains officials brave floodwaters to rescue 3 on Bronx River Parkway

The frantic 911 call from inside the van and came into White Plains emergency service unit officers Kevin Beall and Ryan Wiley. They rushed to the scene and jumped into action.

NYC Rent Guidelines Board passes preliminary vote on rent increases

In a preliminary vote, the Rent Guidelines Board approved potential rent adjustments for one-year and two-year leases in New York City.

Demoted chiefs accuse FDNY Commissioner of age discrimination in new lawsuit

Three demoted FDNY fire chiefs have recently filed a lawsuit against FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh, alleging that she targeted them based on their age.