Less than 2% of NYC streets are filthy, Mayor's office report claims

A report from the mayor's office claims just 2% of New York City's streets are 'filthy,' raising eyebrows among many New Yorkers.

Scariest Door competition in NYC

People living on the Upper West Side are getting in the Halloween spirit with a bit of friendly competition, vying for the coveted title of 'scariest door.'

Not Again:  Subway crime in 2022 looks a lot like the 1980s

A recent spike in subway crime has a lot of straphangers and elected officials sounding the way people did in the 1980s as the city battled a similar rise in crime.

Election 2022: Nicole Malliotakis seeks another win in New York's 11th Congressional District

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis is running for re-election in the GOP stronghold of Staten Island. She stresses that her candidacy is about the concerns of New Yorkers, which includes restoring the balance of power in Washington.

FDNY appoints first-ever female commissioner

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed acting Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh to lead the department on a permanent basis.

Former 'SNL' star Chris Redd punched in face outside NYC comedy club

Redd, 37, was punched in the face by a man reportedly wearing a security guard uniform outside of the Comedy Cellar in Greenwich Village on Wednesday night.

NYC subway train drags man to his death after bag caught in door

A subway train struck and killed a man at the Columbus Circle station on Monday in what the MTA is calling a terrible accident.

14-year-old stabbed near Queens school

Police say a 16-year-old stabbed a 14-year-old in front of a McDonald's on Hillside Avenue in Jamaica, Queens on Wednesday afternoon.

NYC rat problem:  Rat Action Plan hopes to eliminate rodent infestation

New York City Council is expected to pass a Rat Action Plan. It is four pieces of legislation aimed at taking real steps to mitigate the citywide rodent infestation.

Good Samaritan stabbed breaking up subway fight, suspect arrested

The NYPD arrested a 27-year-old woman who allegedly stabbed a good Samaritan trying to break up a fight on the New York City subway.

Subway crime is issue of perception, MTA says

MTA officials say rising concerns about crime in New York City's subways are primarily a matter of perception, as, despite recent-high profile incidents, crime on the subway is down compared to before the pandemic.

Beloved Queens Halloween display vandalized

Vandals have twice targeted a beloved Halloween display in Astoria, Queens in just the last two weeks.

Election 2022: Max Rose seeks comeback in New York's 11th Congressional District

Based on Staten Island, New York's 11th Congressional District is tough territory for Democrats. But Max Rose hopes to return to his old job on Capitol Hill in Washington by presenting himself as a different kind of Democrat.

NYC middle schools drop selective screening as admissions return

Overall, 59 of the city's middle schools are screening for enrollment, down from 196 schools that used academic screening for admissions before the pandemic hit.

How Afua Richardson's artwork influenced the larger 'Black Panther' universe

When Marvel Studios' "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" roars into theaters on Nov. 11, 2022, one of those carrying personal ties to the movie is artist and New York City native Afua Richardson.

Election 2022: Early voting in New York and New Jersey

Election Day falls on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, but voters in New York and in New Jersey once again have the option to cast their ballots during an early voting period. Here is what you need to know about voting early.

Brave barber chases, scuffles with catalytic converter thief

Johnny Can is a barber on Long Island. But many years ago he served as an infantryman in the Turkish military, so he didn't hesitate to chase a catalytic converter thief outside his barber shop.