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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Miriam Yarimi, 32, was arrested after a two-car crash on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn killed a mother and her two children.
NYC crime: Police shoot man; 80-year-old woman robbed
An NYPD officer shot a man in Brooklyn after an apparent slashing, and police are looking for the group of men who stole $17,000 worth of jewelry from an 80-year-old woman.
An NYPD officer shot a man in Brooklyn after an apparent slashing, and police are looking for the group of men who stole $17,000 worth of jewelry from an 80-year-old woman.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Columbia University's interim president steps down and returns to former post
Columbia University’s interim president Katrina Armstrong has resigned, returning to her post running the New York school’s medical center.
Columbia University’s interim president Katrina Armstrong has resigned, returning to her post running the New York school’s medical center.
NYPD searching for vandals who carved swastika on Tesla in Brooklyn
Police say they are searching for two men who carved the word "Nazis" and a swastika onto a Tesla in Brooklyn on Thursday.
Police say they are searching for two men who carved the word "Nazis" and a swastika onto a Tesla in Brooklyn on Thursday.
Group of white teens 'brutally' attack Black 16-year-old at Brooklyn subway station: police
"These thugs are terrorizing Black children in this neighborhood. I want something done," the victim's mother said during a press conference.
"These thugs are terrorizing Black children in this neighborhood. I want something done," the victim's mother said during a press conference.
2025 solar eclipse visible in NYC tomorow: What time, how to see it
A partial solar eclipse will be visible in NYC on Saturday - weather permitting! Here's what to know about eclipse timing and how you can see the celestial spectacle - plus the weather forecast.
A partial solar eclipse will be visible in NYC on Saturday - weather permitting! Here's what to know about eclipse timing and how you can see the celestial spectacle - plus the weather forecast.
Spring 2025 alternate side parking suspension days in New York City
Plan ahead! Here’s the full list of NYC’s alternate side parking suspensions for spring 2025, including key dates and important rules to avoid tickets!
Plan ahead! Here’s the full list of NYC’s alternate side parking suspensions for spring 2025, including key dates and important rules to avoid tickets!
Long Island town builds tunnel to save frogs and wildlife from road traffic
The town of Brookhaven is helping frogs win a real-life game of Frogger with a new, 25-foot tunnel installed under a scenic road to allow frogs, raccoons and other small animals to cross safely.
The town of Brookhaven is helping frogs win a real-life game of Frogger with a new, 25-foot tunnel installed under a scenic road to allow frogs, raccoons and other small animals to cross safely.
Trump withdraws Elise Stefanik's nomination as UN ambassador
President Donald Trump said he’s withdrawing Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be ambassador to the United Nations.
President Donald Trump said he’s withdrawing Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be ambassador to the United Nations.
3 NYC postal workers accused of dragging colleague into mail truck, attempting rape
Three NYC postal workers are accused of kidnapping their incapacitated colleague at an after-work birthday party and attempting to rape her inside a mail truck, according to an indictment.
Three NYC postal workers are accused of kidnapping their incapacitated colleague at an after-work birthday party and attempting to rape her inside a mail truck, according to an indictment.
Brooklyn rapper Sheff G pleads guilty in gang conspiracy, sentenced to 5 years in prison
Brooklyn rapper Michael Williams, known as Sheff G, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and conspiracy charges linked to a violent gang conspiracy.
Brooklyn rapper Michael Williams, known as Sheff G, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and conspiracy charges linked to a violent gang conspiracy.