Teens arrested for smashing store windows on Long Island

Cops responded to reports of smashed glass at commercial buildings housing a dozen stores in Syosset on Tuesday. Their investigation led them to a foster home in town.

Wild gun battle on streets of Queens

Two men took part in a wild gun battle on a Queens street, leaving one of them hospitalized and the other on the run.

New York anti-abortion center firebombed

An anti-abortion pregnancy center outside of Buffalo was allegedly firebombed.

Cockroaches released during court hearing

Hundreds of cockroaches were released during an altercation that broke out at an arraignment in Albany.

Election 2022: Hochul defends record in debate with Suozzi, Williams

Tom Suozzi and Jumaane Williams — the two Democrats challenging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid to keep her job — criticized her for her past backing from the NRA and the deal she reached to spend hundreds of millions of taxpayer money on a new stadium for the Buffalo Bills.

Mayor Adams' job approval sinks amid fears over crime

A new poll shows that nearly two-thirds of New Yorkers are concerned they could be the victim of a violent crime. And the mayor's approval numbers are falling as a result.

Video:  Attacker shoves woman onto Bronx subway tracks

A Bronx man is under arrest for a brazen daytime attack. 30-year-old Theodore Ellis is accused of shoving a 52-year-old woman onto the train tracks at an outdoor subway station in the Bronx.

3 teens armed with guns rob Queens bodega of more than $1,000

Police are looking for three armed robbers who hit up a bodega in Jamaica, Queens, and made off with more than $1,000.

John Hinckley Jr. NYC concert sells out

John Hinckley Jr., the man charged with attempting to assassinate former President Ronald Reagan, will be performing at a sold-out concert in New York City.

Gas prices: Cost to fill up keeps surging despite state, federal action

The cost of a barrel of crude oil has nearly doubled from last August. Now the national average price of gas is $4.87 per gallon. And in New York, that is way higher.

New Yorkers not feeling relief at pump
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New York cut the state gas tax by 16 cents a gallon to help out drivers while gas prices are soaring. Some counties have also dropped gas tax prices. But with gas prices continuing the surge, many motorists say they just don't see any breaks.

Lifeguard shortage poses challenges for beaches, pools

New York City beaches are open with lifeguards on duty seven days a week for the summer. But a nationwide shortage of lifeguards is challenging many pools and beaches.

Some groups to boycott mayor's Pride reception

Mayor Eric Adams took heat in February for giving prominent positions in his administration to two people with a history of anti-LGBTQ views. Now four LGBTQ groups are boycotting the mayor's Pride reception.

NY pet shops balk at ban on selling dogs, cats, rabbits

New York lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits. Many pet store owners say it will put them out of business.

NY has new restrictive gun laws

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed 10 bills into law on Monday intended to strengthen the state's gun laws. Recent mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas prompted Hochul to move quickly on the bills.

Pandemic relief: NYC public school kids will get $375 summer meal benefit

Under the Coronavirus Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer, or P-EBT, New York families will receive $375 for every child who is eligible for a free school lunch under the National School Lunch Act.

Amazon warehouse productivity quotas under fire in NY

Lawmakers have passed a bill targeting the use of warehouse productivity quotas in an effort to curtail metrics used by Amazon. The legislation would require companies to give workers info on quotas and how quotas can be used to discipline employees.

Man shot in head and killed leaving Queens recording studio

A 21-year-old man was shot in the head and killed while leaving a recording studio in Queens early Monday morning.