1 dead after gunman fires into Brooklyn barbershop

Police say a gunman walked up to a barbershop in Brownsville and opened fire, injuring a 28-year-old and killing a 45-year-old.

Abortion rights debate hits NYC streets

Protesters on both sides of the abortion debate took to the streets across New York City.

Man sentenced for killing, dismembering Bronx woman

Daquan Wheeler, 34, of the Bronx, was convicted of murder and other charges in April in the 2018 death of Lisa Marie Velasquez.

Karine Jean-Pierre, next White House press secretary, grew up in NY

Karine Jean-Pierre will be the next White House press secretary. She grew up in Queens and Long Island, and graduated from Kellenberg Memorial High School in Uniondale.

NY lawmakers propose bills to decriminalize, study psychedelics

Activists and advocates say emerging research shows many potential medical uses for the drugs, including treating addiction, depression, PTSD, and more.

NYC COVID cases rise; CDC says spike in deaths coming

Officials said New York City would seriously consider bringing back mask mandates and vaccine checks if hospitalizations due to COVID continue to rise.

U.S. Capitol riot: 'Caveman' gets prison for breach

A New York City judge's son who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, wearing a furry "caveman" costume has been sentenced to eight months in prison. Aaron Mostofsky told a friend that he believed "even a caveman" would know that the 2020 presidential election was stolen. (It was not.)

NY abortion providers, lawmakers prepare for out-of-state patients

The real possibility that the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade this summer has New York state officials as well as abortion providers preparing for an influx of out-of-state patients coming to seek services.

Yankees-Rangers to play single-entry doubleheader on Sunday

Some lucky fans get to enjoy double the baseball for the price of one game this weekend in the Bronx. The Yankees and Rangers will make up a rained-out game on Sunday as part of a rare single-admission doubleheader.

Cop stabbed, suspect shot in Brooklyn

NYPD officers shot and injured a 57-year-old man who attacked them with a pair of knives in Brooklyn on Thursday afternoon, the commissioner said.

Arrest in NYC sledgehammer jewelry store robberies

Police say they have arrested one member of a crew of brazen jewel thieves responsible for a string of at least 18 heists across New York City.

Poll: New Yorkers don't feel safe in NYC

According to a new poll, 54% of voters in New York City say they are not happy with how Mayor Eric Adams has handled crime.

Rash of catalytic converter thefts in Nassau County

Nassau County Police Department is investigating the theft of nearly a dozen catalytic converters from cars in a span of four days — a prime illustration of the nationwide spike in thefts of the vehicle component, which can fetch big bucks on the scrap market.

NYC rent hikes: Some residents could see 6% increase

In a preliminary vote, the Rent Guidelines Board voted 5-4 to propose rent increases on one-year leases for apartments and lofts by 2%-4%, and by 4%-6% on two-year leases.

Gilgo Beach Murders: New info released on victims

Police on Long Island have released new information about four women who were victims of unsolved murders that may be the work of a serial killer.

‘Pro-Life Spiderman’ strikes again, scales New York Times building

A self-proclaimed "Pro-Life Spiderman" was back at again Thursday morning, days after he scaled the 60-floor Salesforce Tower in San Francisco.

Video: Thieves using sledgehammer, pickax to rob jewelry stores

A jewelry heist crew uses sledgehammers and pickaxes to hit jewelry stores across New York City in several brazen daytime smash-and-grab thefts.

NYPD: Gunman drove to police station, surrendered after killing Queens woman

A 41-year-old man was in police custody Thursday after he drove to a precinct in Queens to turn himself in. According to cops, Giuseppe Canzani shot a woman in the head a day earlier killing her.