Long Island authorities designate safe zones for social media transactions

Now, law enforcement in Suffolk County has created designated areas to protect people making purchases through Facebook or other social media sites.

Fare evasion spiking on MTA buses

Fares and tolls make up roughly 40% of the MTA's budget and right now evasion is spiking on subways, buses, and even on bridges.

Construction accident in Queens leaves 5 injured

Officials say a stack of steel rods used in concrete came loose and fell on the workers.

2 teens shot in Brooklyn

A 19-year-old man was grazed in the head by a bullet and a 17-year-old girl was shot in the stomach.

Hundreds of sandwiches, snacks, and more recalled over listeria risk

The recall by Fresh Ideation Food Group LLC involves more than 400 products sold between Jan. 24 and Jan. 30 and distributed to several U.S. states.

Woman pronounced dead found breathing at NY funeral home

An 82-year-old woman pronounced dead at a Long Island nursing home was discovered to be breathing after she was taken to a funeral home, officials said.

Migrants fleeing NYC to head to Canada

Some of the migrants who were bussed to New York City are abandoning the city for Canada.

Man opens fire during NYC jewelry store robbery

A man opened fire inside a New York City jewelry store on Sunday afternoon during a robbery attempt.

3 critical, 1 serious after fire sparked by lithium-ion battery in Manhattan

A fire that tore through a home in Inwood early Sunday morning was sparked by a lithium-ion battery and left 3 people in critical condition and a fourth in serious condition.

Suspect injured after police-involved shooting in the Bronx

Authorities say the suspect, a 49-year-old man, assaulted a 63-year-old woman before refusing to put down a gun and turning on officers, who shot him.

1 dead after Washington Heights apartment fire

Over 100 firefighters responded to the scene and got the fire under control a few hours later.

Mayor Adams spends night with migrants at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal

In a statement, Adams said he would never ask anyone to do something he wouldn't be willing to do himself, and praised the services provided at the terminal.

Man groped 13-year-old girl on Harlem bus: NYPD

Police say the man groped a 13-year-old girl aboard a M101 bus in Harlem on January 26.

Are enough trees being planted in NYC?

A controversy is brewing over the number of trees New York City has planted this year compared to years in the past, but city officials say they're still on pace for a historic year.

7 Line subway weekend service suspension

The 7 Line will be suspended between Queensboro Plaza and 34th St – Hudson Yard for 6 weekends.

Rep. George Santos' office vandalized

Santos released a statement about the vandalism, saying “This act of cowardly behavior is beyond unacceptable and compromises the safety of my staff as well as my constituents.”