With uptick in COVID cases, NYC mask mandate for children 2-4 years old remains
The mask mandate for children 2- 4 years old was supposed to come to an end Monday, but with an uptick in COVID cases Mayor Eric Adams decided to keep the mandate in place.
The mask mandate for children 2- 4 years old was supposed to come to an end Monday, but with an uptick in COVID cases Mayor Eric Adams decided to keep the mandate in place.
Long Island cops corral slippery seal out on the town
A wayward seal has been captured after an early morning foray through the town of Southampton in Suffolk County.
A wayward seal has been captured after an early morning foray through the town of Southampton in Suffolk County.
Man slashed with machete in Penn Station subway attack
Police say the suspect walked up to the victim, a 46-year-old man, pulled out a machete and struck him with it, leaving the man with a severe head injury.
Police say the suspect walked up to the victim, a 46-year-old man, pulled out a machete and struck him with it, leaving the man with a severe head injury.
NY bail law fight emblematic of Democrats' debate on crime
A spike in violence during the COVID-19 pandemic has Democrats eager to show they’re tough on crime ahead of this year’s midterm elections.
A spike in violence during the COVID-19 pandemic has Democrats eager to show they’re tough on crime ahead of this year’s midterm elections.
12-year-old boy's shooting leaves Brooklyn community shaken
The police and a shaken Brooklyn community are still searching for answers to crucial questions following the senseless shooting of 12-year-old Kade Lewin in Brooklyn on Thursday.
The police and a shaken Brooklyn community are still searching for answers to crucial questions following the senseless shooting of 12-year-old Kade Lewin in Brooklyn on Thursday.
A NYC pizza slice now costs over $3, more than subway fare
The "pizza principle," a mainstay of New York economics for more than four decades, states that a slice of cheese pizza will always be the same price as a subway ride--but no longer can this theory be found true.
The "pizza principle," a mainstay of New York economics for more than four decades, states that a slice of cheese pizza will always be the same price as a subway ride--but no longer can this theory be found true.
Cuomo files suit against NY ethics board over book profits
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday filed a lawsuit against the state's ethics commission, the latest move in an ongoing dispute over his earnings from a book about his efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday filed a lawsuit against the state's ethics commission, the latest move in an ongoing dispute over his earnings from a book about his efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coney Island's Luna Park reopens
2022 marks the 95th anniversary of the iconic Cyclone rollercoaster.
2022 marks the 95th anniversary of the iconic Cyclone rollercoaster.
Group accused of attacking Brooklyn Hasidic man sought by NYPD
Authorities say a group of suspects randomly punched and kicked a man dressed in traditional Hasidic attire on Friday evening.
Authorities say a group of suspects randomly punched and kicked a man dressed in traditional Hasidic attire on Friday evening.
NYC school mask rule to remain for young kids
New York City is keeping a mask mandate for children under 5 in place and will appeal a judge's ruling that struck it down
New York City is keeping a mask mandate for children under 5 in place and will appeal a judge's ruling that struck it down
Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking conviction upheld
A federal judge has declined to throw out Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking conviction, despite a juror's failure to disclose he'd been a victim of childhood sexual abuse.
A federal judge has declined to throw out Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking conviction, despite a juror's failure to disclose he'd been a victim of childhood sexual abuse.
Wear a mask in public indoor places, NYC health commissioner says
Wearing a snug-fitting mask while making remarks at City Hall, Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan asked New Yorkers to consider wearing a mask when spending time indoors in public places.
Wearing a snug-fitting mask while making remarks at City Hall, Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan asked New Yorkers to consider wearing a mask when spending time indoors in public places.
Work by artists with autism showcased at Museum of the Moving Image
Marvels of Media includes an exhibition, a festival, and an awards ceremony. On Thursday, autistic media makers walked the red carpet as they were honored.
Marvels of Media includes an exhibition, a festival, and an awards ceremony. On Thursday, autistic media makers walked the red carpet as they were honored.
KKK leader's name to be replaced on Long Island street
A village on Long Island has voted to give a new identity to Lindner Place — a street that was named for a KKK leader who was involved in cross burnings.
A village on Long Island has voted to give a new identity to Lindner Place — a street that was named for a KKK leader who was involved in cross burnings.
FDNY robot dog hits street
An FDNY robot dog has hit the street for the first time this week.
An FDNY robot dog has hit the street for the first time this week.
NYC Amazon workers vote to unionize warehouse
Amazon workers on Staten Island, voted to unionize on Friday, marking the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant’s history.
Amazon workers on Staten Island, voted to unionize on Friday, marking the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant’s history.
New York redistricting ruling appealed
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders moved quickly to appeal a trial court judge's ruling that declared the state's new congressional and legislative district maps unconstitutional. Judge Patrick McAllister threw New York's primary season in turmoil Thursday by ruling the districts were illegally gerrymandered to benefit Democrats.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders moved quickly to appeal a trial court judge's ruling that declared the state's new congressional and legislative district maps unconstitutional. Judge Patrick McAllister threw New York's primary season in turmoil Thursday by ruling the districts were illegally gerrymandered to benefit Democrats.
Forlini's closes, was beloved NYC Italian restaurant
Forlini's, an Italian restaurant in Manhattan for 79 years, has closed.
Forlini's, an Italian restaurant in Manhattan for 79 years, has closed.
Decades-overdue library books returned with a note: 'I am embarrassed'
Since the New York Public Library eliminated fines for overdue books, the library system has been flooded with returns. Recently, a stack of books overdue for decades came with an anonymous note.
Since the New York Public Library eliminated fines for overdue books, the library system has been flooded with returns. Recently, a stack of books overdue for decades came with an anonymous note.
Drill rapper Dougie B cuffed outside Bronx courthouse after gunshot
Drill rapper Dougie B was released without being charged after he was among a group of men whom police took into custody Thursday afternoon.
Drill rapper Dougie B was released without being charged after he was among a group of men whom police took into custody Thursday afternoon.