A look inside NYC’s oldest independent bookstore
Tucked away on East 59th Street, across from Bloomingdale’s, is Argosy Book Store, the oldest independent bookstore in the five boroughs of NYC.
Driver in Brooklyn crash that killed mom, 2 kids set to be arraigned
Miriam Yarimi, the woman accused of causing a two-car crash on Ocean Parkway that killed a mother and her two children as they crossed a street in Brooklyn, is expected to be arraigned this week.
Trump’s incoming auto tariffs raise concerns among US car owners
President Donald Trump is expected to announce a 25% tariff on auto imports beginning Thursday, with taxes on fully-imported cars kicking off at midnight.
Judge rejects Trump administration’s bid to move Mahmoud Khalil’s legal case to Louisiana
A federal judge has rejected a Trump administration bid to move Mahmoud Khalil’s legal case to Louisiana. The judge ruled Tuesday that the case of the Columbia protester should stay in New Jersey.
Outdoor dining returns to NYC, but confusion and red tape remains
Outdoor dining is officially back in New York City, but with a new set of seasonal rules and plenty of confusion. Restaurant owners say the updated program—requiring permits and liquor license alterations—is expensive and unclear.
Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for back-to-back shootings in Tompkins Square Park
Waldemar Alverio, 38, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to two shootings in Tompkins Square Park that occurred just five days apart in March 2024.
The Real ID deadline is next month: Here's what New Yorkers need to know
Starting May 7, anyone flying domestically or entering secure federal facilities in the United States will need a REAL ID, Enhanced ID, or passport.
Brett Gardner's son may have died from carbon monoxide poisoning: authorities
Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner, may have died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning, authorities in Costa Rica announced on Monday.
NYC begins enforcing fines for not composting: Details
NYC will begin on Tuesday enforcing fines for non-compliance with its citywide composting program.
NYC's new composting rules spark outrage from landlords
Landlords say the new law is unfair, arguing they can’t control tenant behavior but are still liable for violations.
Crash on Ocean Parkway: Driver arrested after mom, 2 kids killed while crossing Brooklyn street
The NYPD arrested Miriam Yarimi, the woman accused of causing a Saturday two-car crash on Ocean Parkway that killed a mother and her two children as they crossed a street in Brooklyn.
Two NYPD officers indicted for burglary, groping woman while on duty
Two NYPD officers have been charged with burglary, forcible touching and misconduct after they allegedly groped a woman and stole money from her purse in Jackson Heights.
Founder dies in Long Island animal sanctuary fire; 100s of cats on site
A fire broke out at Happy Cat Sanctuary, which houses hundreds of cats, on Long Island, leaving the founder of the nonprofit dead.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms highlight Monday severe weather threat in NYC
The NYC area is bracing for the threat of severe weather – including thunderstorms, heavy rain and damaging wind gusts – to kick off the workweek.
Men distract NYC 80-year-old with lottery ticket scam, steal $17K worth of jewelry
The NYPD is searching for the group of men who used a lottery ticket scam to steal tens of thousands of dollars' worth of jewelry from an 80-year-old woman.
Brooklyn 2-car crash: Woman arrested after mom, kids killed while crossing the street
Miriam Yarimi, 32, was arrested after a two-car crash on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn killed a mother and her two children.
Police shoot knife-wielding man with four prior arrests for scissor slashings in NYC
Police say the 29-year-old suspect is a convicted felon with four prior arrests, including recently slashing two people with scissors in Manhattan.
Luna Park reopens with Cyclone’s 98th birthday bash
To celebrate the milestone, the first 98 riders of the Cyclone enjoyed a free ride along with the park’s annual Egg Cream Christening ceremony.
Queens residents get first look at MTA’s Interborough Express plan
The MTA held an open house in Queens, where residents got a closer look at the plan to transform a 14-mile stretch of underused freight track—from Bay Ridge to Jackson Heights—into a new commuter lifeline.