Seal pup rescued from road released back into Atlantic Ocean

A seal that was found flopping around a busy road on Long Island last weekend has returned to the Atlantic Ocean.

Manhattan subway rider stabbed by teens after dispute

Police say a group of teens punched and stabbed a man riding a northbound B train after a dispute.

NYPD van kills pedestrian in Brooklyn

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a police van in Brooklyn, the NYPD said.

Crime syndicate tried to trade drugs for missiles: Feds

Four men associated with a Japanese crime syndicate known as “yakuza” have been charged with trying to exchange surface-to-air missiles for drugs.

Hochul: 'Conceptual' deal reached on NY state budget

New York lawmakers are meeting Thursday to discuss last-minute policy and spending disagreements that have held up passage of the state budget nearly a week past an April 1 deadline, including the potential expansion of a law for people with mental illnesses.

Gang made drill rap videos to boast about violence, Bronx DA says

Several suspected gang members in the Bronx are accused of posting drill rap videos on YouTube to brag about their crimes and call out their rivals.

Omicron subvariant driving rise in NYC COVID cases

The highly contagious omicron subvariant known as B.A. 2 now makes up the majority of COVID cases in New York City, accounting for 85 percent of new infections and forcing some Broadway shows to be canceled.

Russia-Ukraine war: NY couple continues mission to help refugees

Justin and Neina Vetrano, of Long Island, founded the nonprofit LIFE for Ukraine to provide transportation and accommodations for refugees fleeing the war. Justin and Neina call it their new purpose.

Amtrak Portal Bridge replacement construction gets green light

The Portal North Bridge project will build a new bridge over the Hackensack River in northern New Jersey to replace a 112-year-old swing bridge that occasionally becomes stuck after opening to allow boats to pass underneath.

Homeland Security dog retires after 5 years at JFK Airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees this week said goodbye to Bobo, an 8-year-old black Lab, who served as an agriculture canine at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Man climbs Brooklyn Bridge during rush hour

A man scaled the cables of the Brooklyn Bridge during the morning rush hour.

NY asks judge to hold Donald Trump in civil contempt

New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge to hold Donald Trump in contempt for his refusal to produce documents her office subpoenaed and wants him fined $10,000 a day.

76-year-old woman at ATM thrown to ground, robbed in the Bronx

A 76-year-old woman attempting to withdraw money from an ATM at a bank in the Bronx was grabbed and thrown to the ground during a robbery, said police.

Mob stabs 16-year-old boy during robbery on Queens street corner

A 16-year-old boy who was attacked by a mob in Queens and rushed to the hospital by a good Samaritan remained in stable condition Thursday.

Several arrested after standoff over dismantling of NYC homeless encampment

Activists were attempting to prevent city officials from dismantling a Manhattan homeless encampment as part of a new initiative by Mayor Eric Adams.

Rash Bar fire: Video shows arsonist pouring gasoline, setting bar on fire

The security camera video from April 3 at about 9:20 p.m. showed the arsonist pouring gasoline on the floor and igniting it, setting off a blast inside Rash Bar at 941 Willoughby Avenue in Bushwick.

NYC Crime:  Murders down, overall crime up 30% in March

While murders in New York City dropped by almost 16%, overall crime increased by 36.5% in March 2022, compared to the same period a year ago.

NYPD crackdown on quality-of-life crimes

The NYPD is cracking down on the quality of life crimes across the city, however, officials are rejecting suggestions that they are returning to "broken windows" policing.

Car jumps curb in Brooklyn, 2 children and adult hit

Three people, including two children, were injured when a car jumped the curb and struck a building in Crown Heights on Wednesday.

Port Authority taking 'aggressive' action against drivers who snarl traffic

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is saying that it plans to get aggressive with drivers responsible for disruptions on bridges and tunnels into and out of New York City.