Bronx woman recaptured after escaping from police precinct: NYPD
Police say 33-year-old Christina Evans slipped out of her handcuffs and took off through the back of the 44th Precinct in the Concourse section while waiting to be processed.
Police say 33-year-old Christina Evans slipped out of her handcuffs and took off through the back of the 44th Precinct in the Concourse section while waiting to be processed.
Mother robbed at gunpoint in front of her 6-year-old daughter in the Bronx
Authorities say the suspect pulled a gun on the mom while she was sitting in a car with her daughter, stealing her watch and handbag before escaping.
Authorities say the suspect pulled a gun on the mom while she was sitting in a car with her daughter, stealing her watch and handbag before escaping.
Rockland County declarers water emergency, restricts usage
Among the restrictions, wter will not be served in restaurants unless the patron requests it and lawns can only be watered twice a week, only on certain days at certain times.
Among the restrictions, wter will not be served in restaurants unless the patron requests it and lawns can only be watered twice a week, only on certain days at certain times.
NYC cracks down on unused outdoor dining sheds
Mayor Adams said the city wasn't outlawing indoor dining, but instead cracking down on dining sheds that had fallen into disrepair.
Mayor Adams said the city wasn't outlawing indoor dining, but instead cracking down on dining sheds that had fallen into disrepair.
Senators call for extradition of U.S. fugitives from Cuba
Joanne Chesimard and William Morales have been fugitives from justice in separate terrorism cases from the 1970s. Two U.S. senators—a Democrat and a Republican—want Cuba, where the fugitives are hiding out, to stop protecting them so they can finally face justice.
Joanne Chesimard and William Morales have been fugitives from justice in separate terrorism cases from the 1970s. Two U.S. senators—a Democrat and a Republican—want Cuba, where the fugitives are hiding out, to stop protecting them so they can finally face justice.
New York boasts the world's skinniest skyscraper: Steinway Tower
One skyscraper stands out from the rest in the Manhattan skyline. It's not the tallest, but it is the skinniest — the world's skinniest, in fact.
One skyscraper stands out from the rest in the Manhattan skyline. It's not the tallest, but it is the skinniest — the world's skinniest, in fact.
Video: Man accused of brutally punching victim in face on Bronx street
Police have arrested Bui Van Phu, 55, after a disturbing video shows him allegedly sucker-punching and critically hurting another man on a street in the Bronx.
Police have arrested Bui Van Phu, 55, after a disturbing video shows him allegedly sucker-punching and critically hurting another man on a street in the Bronx.
Bronx child hospitalized after falling from window
A 3-year-old child was hospitalized after falling out of a window in the Bronx on Wednesday evening.
A 3-year-old child was hospitalized after falling out of a window in the Bronx on Wednesday evening.
Newly-arrived migrants seek IDNYC cards
Many of the migrants arriving almost every day now in New York City are in need of some sort of identification card. New York City has a program that allows any New Yorker to obtain one, regardless of immigration status.
Many of the migrants arriving almost every day now in New York City are in need of some sort of identification card. New York City has a program that allows any New Yorker to obtain one, regardless of immigration status.
First suspect identified in killing of NYC taxi driver
The NYPD is seeking Austin Amos, 20, and four other suspects in connection with the killing of taxi cab driver Kutin Gyimah on August 13.
The NYPD is seeking Austin Amos, 20, and four other suspects in connection with the killing of taxi cab driver Kutin Gyimah on August 13.
Salman Rushdie attacker 'surprised' the author survived
The man charged with stabbing Salman Rushdie on a lecture stage in western New York said in an interview that he was surprised to learn the author had survived.
The man charged with stabbing Salman Rushdie on a lecture stage in western New York said in an interview that he was surprised to learn the author had survived.
NYPD cracking down on trucks selling marijuana
The NYPD is cracking down on weed trucks they say are operating in the city illegally but some businesses insist they're not breaking any laws.
The NYPD is cracking down on weed trucks they say are operating in the city illegally but some businesses insist they're not breaking any laws.
Former Long Island basketball star shot in the head, killed in Queens
The NYPD is searching for two suspects who opened fire on a crowd in Queens, killing 24-year-old Jabeon Bivins.
The NYPD is searching for two suspects who opened fire on a crowd in Queens, killing 24-year-old Jabeon Bivins.
FDNY firefighter badly injured fighting Staten Island fire released from hospital
FDNY firefighter Dominic Ventolora was released from the hospital on Wednesday after he was badly injured while battling a fire on Staten Island last week.
FDNY firefighter Dominic Ventolora was released from the hospital on Wednesday after he was badly injured while battling a fire on Staten Island last week.
Long Island siblings that were born prematurely overcome obstacles, ready for college
A pair of twins from Long Island that were born prematurely and told they would never live a normal life are celebrating today as they head off to college with scholarships and bright futures in front of them.
A pair of twins from Long Island that were born prematurely and told they would never live a normal life are celebrating today as they head off to college with scholarships and bright futures in front of them.
Polio has been circulating in NYC area for months: CDC
The state announced the first polio case on July 21 in Rockland County. The victim, a man in his 20s, was left partially paralyzed by the infection.
The state announced the first polio case on July 21 in Rockland County. The victim, a man in his 20s, was left partially paralyzed by the infection.
9/11 Tribute Museum closing its doors for the final time
The 9/11 Tribute Museum is closing for good after Wednesday due to financial pressures made worse by the coronavirus pandemic.
The 9/11 Tribute Museum is closing for good after Wednesday due to financial pressures made worse by the coronavirus pandemic.
Suspect arrested in 'I hate Mexicans' subway attack
The NYPD arrested a suspect on Wednesday in connection with a racist attack on a Brooklyn subway train earlier this month.
The NYPD arrested a suspect on Wednesday in connection with a racist attack on a Brooklyn subway train earlier this month.
Election 2022: NYC Democratic primary highlights
New Yorkers are headed to the polls for the second primary this year to vote on state Senate and congressional races. Two closely watched Democratic races are in the 10th Congressional District and the 12th Congressional District.
New Yorkers are headed to the polls for the second primary this year to vote on state Senate and congressional races. Two closely watched Democratic races are in the 10th Congressional District and the 12th Congressional District.
Judge: Andrew Cuomo can keep book deal money
A New York judge has ruled in favor of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and against a state ethics commission that wanted him to give up $5 million he was paid to write a book.
A New York judge has ruled in favor of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and against a state ethics commission that wanted him to give up $5 million he was paid to write a book.