Brooklyn DA looking to toss 378 convictions tied to corrupt cops

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez wants the convictions to be dismissed because 13 former NYPD officers were key witnesses in those cases and were later convicted of various crimes while on duty.

Brooklyn's DUMBO works to balance tourism with needs of locals

The popular neighborhood draws thousands of tourists but is struggling with issues of vehicle congestion, parking problems, exploding costs and more.

Salman Rushdie attack: DA reviews 'voluminous' evidence

The criminal case against the man charged with stabbing author Salman Rushdie involves so much potential evidence that prosecutors say they need more time to review it.

Iconic skateboarding bench stolen from Manhattan park to be returned

In a brazen night-time mission across state lines, a skate crew from Philly hauled a 300-pound bench out of Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan and brought it to a skate park at Temple University.

NYC first day of school: New, expanded safety plans unveiled

New York City's public schools are hiring additional safety agents, providing active shooter training for educators, and creating a new system to alert faculty of an immediate threat.

Bus driver shortage causing problems for Long Island special education students

Dozens of special education students were left home on their first day back to school and others dealt with delays due to a bus driver shortage in Nassau County.

United Airlines threatens to end service at major U.S. airport

United says if the FAA doesn't grant the airline additional flights, it will end service at the busiest New York-area airport in October.

Subway pervert grabs woman, says he can 'touch anyone he wants'

Police say the suspect also told other riders on the subway that "he would stab people in the eyes" before he groped a young woman.

NY dumps mask mandate on subway trains and buses

New York is dropping its little-enforced mask requirement on subways, commuter trains, and buses. Masks will be "encouraged" but not required when riding the transit system.

Dramatic crime videos become common in NYC

The NYPD is releasing disturbing surveillance videos almost every day. Are they helping catch or deter criminals?

United Airlines may end JFK service without more flights

United says if the FAA doesn't grant the airline additional flights, it could end service at JFK Airport.

NYC first day of school: What you need to know for 2022–2023

New York City public schools welcomed back students on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, for the 2022–2023 academic year. Here are some major things to know about COVID protocols, school meals, and the school calendar.

Testing for arsenic in water continues at Manhattan housing complex

Residents of the Jacob Riis Houses in Manhattan still can't drink the water while the city waits for more test results to make sure the water supply is free of arsenic.

Election 2022: Zeldin closing in on Hochul, poll says

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, is leading her GOP challenger Lee Zeldin. But the Long Island congressman has closed the gap a lot, according to a new poll.