NY may seal crime records, curb evictions, ban gas hook-ups
New York could allow for the automatic sealing of criminal records, make it harder to evict tenants and ban gas and oil hook-ups in new buildings.
New York could allow for the automatic sealing of criminal records, make it harder to evict tenants and ban gas and oil hook-ups in new buildings.
Mask mandates return to U.S. college campuses
Facing a rise in COVID-19, several U.S. universities are reinstating mask mandates, sometimes just days after dropping them. Mandates were shed widely in the wake of spring break as case numbers dropped following a winter surge fueled by the omicron variant.
Facing a rise in COVID-19, several U.S. universities are reinstating mask mandates, sometimes just days after dropping them. Mandates were shed widely in the wake of spring break as case numbers dropped following a winter surge fueled by the omicron variant.
Dog feces crackdown on Manhattan streets; 'no poop fairy'
FYI the "Poop Fairy" doesn't exist. A city councilman says residents are fed up with dodging dog poop on sidewalks like landmines. And now the Sanitation Police are ready to hit scofflaws with $250 tickets.
FYI the "Poop Fairy" doesn't exist. A city councilman says residents are fed up with dodging dog poop on sidewalks like landmines. And now the Sanitation Police are ready to hit scofflaws with $250 tickets.
MTA patrol vehicle crashes through backyard fence
An MTA patrol vehicle knocked down a utility pole, crashed through a residential property fence, destroyed a shed, and landed upside down in the backyard of a house on Friday. The driver was hospitalized.
An MTA patrol vehicle knocked down a utility pole, crashed through a residential property fence, destroyed a shed, and landed upside down in the backyard of a house on Friday. The driver was hospitalized.
Subway security cameras: Congress wants answers from MTA
Some members of Congress are frustrated by the lack of specifics regarding what happened with the security cameras inside a Brooklyn subway station on the day of a mass shooting.
Some members of Congress are frustrated by the lack of specifics regarding what happened with the security cameras inside a Brooklyn subway station on the day of a mass shooting.
Man robs mailroom at Queens apartment building
A man broke into a Queens apartment building and stole mail and packages from the mailroom.
A man broke into a Queens apartment building and stole mail and packages from the mailroom.
NYPD investigates suspicious device in Times Square
A suspicious package closed an area of Times Square for a period of time on Friday morning.
A suspicious package closed an area of Times Square for a period of time on Friday morning.
David Bonola arraigned in murder of Orsolya Gaal as new details revealed
New details about the murder of 51-year-old Queens mother of two Orsolya Gaal were released during David Bonola's arraignment late on Thursday night.
New details about the murder of 51-year-old Queens mother of two Orsolya Gaal were released during David Bonola's arraignment late on Thursday night.
Hymns from Auschwitz
16 years after his death, one of Michel Assael’s decades-old symphonies came to life for the first time at Manhattan’s iconic Carnegie Hall.
16 years after his death, one of Michel Assael’s decades-old symphonies came to life for the first time at Manhattan’s iconic Carnegie Hall.
NYC delivery worker attacked and robbed
A New York City delivery worker was brutally attacked and robbed in a Manhattan building.
A New York City delivery worker was brutally attacked and robbed in a Manhattan building.
Singer Tom Grennan attacked outside NYC bar, manager says
British singer-songwriter Tom Grennan was attacked and robbed outside a Manhattan bar early Thursday after he performed, sending him to the hospital, his manager said.
British singer-songwriter Tom Grennan was attacked and robbed outside a Manhattan bar early Thursday after he performed, sending him to the hospital, his manager said.
Low pay, work stress lead to high turnover, FDNY EMTs say
The union that represents EMTs and paramedics says the profession has become a revolving door primarily because of low salaries. But many EMTs also cite the mental health toll of working during the pandemic.
The union that represents EMTs and paramedics says the profession has become a revolving door primarily because of low salaries. But many EMTs also cite the mental health toll of working during the pandemic.
New York lagging behind in legal marijuana sales
With recreational marijuana sales beginning in New Jersey, New York is getting a good look at the potential tax revenue it's missing out on. But officials are hopeful that pot sales in the Empire State will be up and running by the end of the year.
With recreational marijuana sales beginning in New Jersey, New York is getting a good look at the potential tax revenue it's missing out on. But officials are hopeful that pot sales in the Empire State will be up and running by the end of the year.
Orsolya Gaal murder case: Handyman-lover charged with murder
A handyman who was having an on-and-off affair with a Queens woman stabbed her dozens of times in the basement of her home, stuffed her body into a duffel bag, wheeled it through the neighborhood, and dumped it at the edge of a park, according to New York City police officials.
A handyman who was having an on-and-off affair with a Queens woman stabbed her dozens of times in the basement of her home, stuffed her body into a duffel bag, wheeled it through the neighborhood, and dumped it at the edge of a park, according to New York City police officials.
Ex-president of Honduras indicted on drug, gun charges
Honduras has extradited former President Juan Orlando Hernández to the United States to face drug trafficking and weapons charges.
Honduras has extradited former President Juan Orlando Hernández to the United States to face drug trafficking and weapons charges.
Child hospitalized after fall down Bronx elevator shaft
A 6-year-old child is in critical condition after falling down an elevator shaft inside of a building in the Bronx on Thursday.
A 6-year-old child is in critical condition after falling down an elevator shaft inside of a building in the Bronx on Thursday.
Yonkers detective shot: Video shows moment suspect fired on officers
The video shows the violent confrontation that led to a Yonkers police detective being wounded and the suspect, Bryant Jackson, being shot and killed by police.
The video shows the violent confrontation that led to a Yonkers police detective being wounded and the suspect, Bryant Jackson, being shot and killed by police.
New photos of suspect wanted for choking, sexually assaulting Pier 40 jogger
Police have released new surveillance photos of a suspect wanted for choking and sexually assaulting a 39-year-old jogger in Manhattan last month.
Police have released new surveillance photos of a suspect wanted for choking and sexually assaulting a 39-year-old jogger in Manhattan last month.
NYC reservoir releases raise worries about stormier future
New York City is under fire for sometimes releasing massive amounts of water a day from a key reservoir in the Catskill Mountains.
New York City is under fire for sometimes releasing massive amounts of water a day from a key reservoir in the Catskill Mountains.
Orthodox Easter COVID-themed candles being sold in Greece
Greeks celebrate Easter with other Orthodox Christians on Sunday. A central feature is the Easter candle given as gifts to children. A candle that resembles a COVID-19 test kit is a best seller at a shop in Athens.
Greeks celebrate Easter with other Orthodox Christians on Sunday. A central feature is the Easter candle given as gifts to children. A candle that resembles a COVID-19 test kit is a best seller at a shop in Athens.