NYC Council budget battle creating friction between members
Some members of the New York City Council had claimed that funding was being withheld from their districts due to their opposition to the city's new budget, but it turns out they will be getting the money after all.
Some members of the New York City Council had claimed that funding was being withheld from their districts due to their opposition to the city's new budget, but it turns out they will be getting the money after all.
Long Island man gets prison for sexually abusing kids at wife's daycare
Angel Tacuri admitted to sexually abusing eight children from 2010 to 2015, according to the prosecutor's office. The DA said the man traumatized children because of "depraved desires."
Angel Tacuri admitted to sexually abusing eight children from 2010 to 2015, according to the prosecutor's office. The DA said the man traumatized children because of "depraved desires."
Long Island teen overcomes autism, is named valedictorian of Copiague HS's 2022 class
When he was just two years old, Joseph Falco, Jr. was diagnosed with autism and doctors told his mother he might never speak. But now he is celebrating after being named Valedictorian of Copiague High School.
When he was just two years old, Joseph Falco, Jr. was diagnosed with autism and doctors told his mother he might never speak. But now he is celebrating after being named Valedictorian of Copiague High School.
Man dies after exiting subway and falling onto tracks
Authorities are investigating the death of a man who somehow got stuck between a subway train car and the platform and then fell on the tracks in Brooklyn late Wednesday night.
Authorities are investigating the death of a man who somehow got stuck between a subway train car and the platform and then fell on the tracks in Brooklyn late Wednesday night.
1 dead, 1 critically injured after Brooklyn shooting
A woman was killed and a 53-year-old man was critically injured after a double-shooting in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
A woman was killed and a 53-year-old man was critically injured after a double-shooting in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Buffalo mass shooting: Payton Gendron in federal court on hate crime counts
Payton Gendron, the white man who shot to death 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket made his first appearance in federal court on hate crime charges.
Payton Gendron, the white man who shot to death 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket made his first appearance in federal court on hate crime charges.
Police: Killer of Long Island vape shop owner arrested
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the 2021 murder of Kinshuk Patel, the owner of Dapper Smoke Shop in Lindenhurst.
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the 2021 murder of Kinshuk Patel, the owner of Dapper Smoke Shop in Lindenhurst.
Gunman chased victim in broad daylight before shooting in leg, police say
Police are looking for the gunman who shot another man after an argument turned physical in East New York.
Police are looking for the gunman who shot another man after an argument turned physical in East New York.
Study shows increased commuter traffic, highlights need for Gateway Project
The race to repair the damaged North River rail tunnel continues, as a new study shows that by 2030, New York City could see even more commuters than it did in 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The race to repair the damaged North River rail tunnel continues, as a new study shows that by 2030, New York City could see even more commuters than it did in 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Revlon files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid heavy debt load
Revlon, whose brands had been a mainstay on store shelves for decades, has struggled for failing to keep pace with changing beauty tastes and stiffer competition.
Revlon, whose brands had been a mainstay on store shelves for decades, has struggled for failing to keep pace with changing beauty tastes and stiffer competition.
Teen dives into Long Island bay to save woman who drove into water
Anthony Zhongor, 17, is being hailed as a hero for rescuing a woman from a sinking car after she drove into Patchogue Bay.
Anthony Zhongor, 17, is being hailed as a hero for rescuing a woman from a sinking car after she drove into Patchogue Bay.
NYC rent hike hearing
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board is supporting rent increases between 2 and 4% for one-year leases and between 4 and 6% for two-year leases for rent-stabilized apartments.
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board is supporting rent increases between 2 and 4% for one-year leases and between 4 and 6% for two-year leases for rent-stabilized apartments.
Funeral details for NYPD Transit Officer Arianna Reyes-Gomez
Funeral services have been announced for an NYPD Transit Officer Arianna Reyes-Gomez, 31, who was stabbed to death inside her Bronx home while she was off-duty.
Funeral services have been announced for an NYPD Transit Officer Arianna Reyes-Gomez, 31, who was stabbed to death inside her Bronx home while she was off-duty.
MTA railroad ridership hits 2/3rds of pre-pandemic levels
The LIRR is now carrying 66% of its pre-pandemic ridership, while Metro-North is carrying 67% of its pre-pandemic ridership.
The LIRR is now carrying 66% of its pre-pandemic ridership, while Metro-North is carrying 67% of its pre-pandemic ridership.
Bronx high school students heading to Esports national championship
A group of students from All Hallows High School is headed to the Overwatch National Championship in Orlando on June 17.
A group of students from All Hallows High School is headed to the Overwatch National Championship in Orlando on June 17.
NY, NJ drownings raise fears ahead of summer
Two young men drowned in New Jersey on Wednesday as experts sounded the alarm over water safety ahead of the summer.
Two young men drowned in New Jersey on Wednesday as experts sounded the alarm over water safety ahead of the summer.
NYC subway shooting suspect indicted, faces judge
A grand jury indicted Andrew Abdullah in the murder of Daniel Enriquez on a subway last month. Although cops said Abdullah was picked out of a lineup, his lawyer said several witnesses did not ID her client in lineups.
A grand jury indicted Andrew Abdullah in the murder of Daniel Enriquez on a subway last month. Although cops said Abdullah was picked out of a lineup, his lawyer said several witnesses did not ID her client in lineups.
Buffalo mass shooting: Accused gunman charged with federal hate crimes
Payton Gendron, the white man charged with killing 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, now faces federal hate crimes charges as well.
Payton Gendron, the white man charged with killing 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, now faces federal hate crimes charges as well.
Election 2022: Adams endorses Hochul in NY governor's race
New York City Mayor Eric Adams endorsed New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, praising her as "an amazing governor" who deserves a full term.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams endorsed New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, praising her as "an amazing governor" who deserves a full term.
Independent booksellers grew in number and diversity
Independent booksellers are growing in number and becoming more diverse. Dozens of new stores are owned by people of various racial and ethnic backgrounds. At the same time, store owners face rising prices and supply chain issues. Not to mention the competitive challenges and financial insecurity that bookstores have long struggled with.
Independent booksellers are growing in number and becoming more diverse. Dozens of new stores are owned by people of various racial and ethnic backgrounds. At the same time, store owners face rising prices and supply chain issues. Not to mention the competitive challenges and financial insecurity that bookstores have long struggled with.