Lawyer sentenced to 15 months for fireboming NYPD car during George Floyd protests

A New York City attorney has been sentenced to 15 months behind bars for firebombing an empty New York City police vehicle with another lawyer during protests over the murder of George Floyd.

Brentwood pawn shop owner charged with running organized retail theft ring

A pawnshop owner in Brentwood, along with several associates, has been indicted for allegedly running an organized retail theft crime ring that operated out of the shop, authorities say.

NYPD addresses drug complaints at Tompkins Square Park

The NYPD held a meeting Thursday with East Village residents to address concerns about activity in Tompkins Square Park following a rash of complaints about both selling and using drugs in the area.

Man with ax, sword tries to get into NY Times newsroom

A man with an axe and a sword went into the lobby of the New York Times building and demanded to speak with the political editor.

Team USA returns from Amputee Soccer World Cup

The U.S. National Amputee Soccer Team fell to Haiti at the Amputee Soccer World Cup. Although the team didn't get the result they wanted, they represented the USA with pride.

Rapist attacks 2 women at Bronx hotel

The NYPD is seeking a man they say robbed and raped at least two women after threatening them with a weapon at a hotel in the Bronx.

Illegal marijuana shop raided in Brooklyn

Authorities arrested two people after a raid against a shop selling marijuana without a license in Brooklyn.

Correction officer assaulted by inmate on Rikers Island

A correction officer was left with a black eye and several lacerations on his head after being attacked by an inmate on Rikers Island.

Macy's unveils NYC 2022 holiday window display

The theme for this year's version of the world-famous display is “Celebrating the holidays together.”

Rikers Island to remain in NYC's control

Lawyers representing a group of detainees at the jail had pushed for a federal takeover, but a federal judge decided to allow the city to have more time to reform Rikers.

Nassau County Police accused of racial discrimination in hiring

The Nassau County Police Department has been hit with a lawsuit alleging that the department has discriminated against non-white applicants to join the force.

'Crippling' lake-effect snowstorm expected to bury Buffalo, New York, in up to 4 feet of snow

A long-duration lake-effect snowstorm is expected to bury parts of western and northern New York, including the cities of Buffalo and Watertown, in up to 4 feet of snow into this weekend.

Museum of Broadway in the Theater District opens its doors

After five years in the making, the Museum of Broadway finally opened its curtain in the Theater District.

How much did NYC officials know about migrant bus arrivals?

New York City officials insisted that they were left in the dark about migrant bus arrivals to the city, but new documents are raising questions about what was known.

Former inmates sue NY over sexual assaults

Former prisoners are taking legal action against New York, alleging that the state failed to protect incarcerated women from sexual abuse.

Julius Bar, an iconic NYC gay bar, may become city landmark

Julius Bar, one of the oldest gay bars in New York City, could become the latest of the city's landmarks.

Long Island school teaching students with disabilities important life skills

John Street Elementary School i Franklin Square has opened its new daily living skills center, aimed at teaching students with disabilities basic life skills to help them live independently one day.

Violent NYC carjackers stealing cars at gunpoint

The NYPD is looking for armed carjackers who have hit at least four times across Brooklyn and Queens.

Queens bus hijacker indicted on kidnapping charges

Dwayne Gaddy, 44, was indicted Wednesday on charges including kidnapping, grand larceny, robbery, and more.