Former NYPD cop found guilty of killing son
Michael Valva was found guilty of second-degree murder for the death of his 8-year-old son, Thomas.
Tompkins Square Park drug use out of control, neighbors say
Residents living near Tompkins Square Park in the East Village say it has become overrun with illicit drug use, prostitution, and more.
Suspect accused of raping Manhattan runner has 18 prior arrests
Carl Phanor, 29, faces multiple charges including rape in the first degree.
Twitter begins widespread layoffs; class action suit filed
Twitter began widespread layoffs Friday as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform and some employees filed a class action lawsuit alleging not enough time was given to them before getting the boot.
NYC unveils traffic safety initiative for darker months
The New York City Department of Transportation has unveiled its new “Dusk and Darkness” campaign, part of a multi-agency effort to educate New Yorkers on the dangers of traveling in the darkness and enforce traffic safety laws.
Ex-NYC Transit chief Sarah Feinberg randomly punched on Manhattan street
Former New York City Transit Authority president Sarah Feinberg was reportedly randomly punched in the face by an unknown assailant last week.
Netflix officially launches ‘Basic with Ads’ option
The anticipated ad-supported plan will cost U.S. subscribers $6.99 a month.
Stabbing leads to fatal police-involved shooting in the Bronx
A fight inside a Bronx bodega ended with one man being shot and killed by police on Thursday.
Suspect arrested after woman raped while out for morning run in NYC
A woman was raped in a Manhattan park while she was out for a morning run.
Twitter's blue check: A history of the platform's verification system
The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.
Man found dead in freezer in Brooklyn
A man was found dead in a freezer at a Brooklyn business.
Elderly man arrested after 70-year-old woman killed
The NYPD took a 77-year-old man into custody in connection with the killing of a Queens woman.
Twitter CEO Elon Musk details election integrity, content moderation on platform ahead of 2022 midterms
Musk said he consulted several 'civil society leaders' about how Twitter will 'combat hate & harassment & enforce its election integrity policies'
FCC commissioner urges US government to ban TikTok
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discussed concerns about Americans' data on TikTok being sent back to Beijing. "I don’t believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban."
Man robbed of designer bag in violent NYC attack
A man was punched, stun gunned, and robbed of a designer bag in a Queens store.
Hidden AirTags reveal location of stolen luggage, passenger claims
A California filmmaker claims equipment stolen from his checked bags wound up at a home in a different state, based on info from his hidden AirTags.
Chick-fil-A's four-day weekend experiment; here's how it works
The operator of a Miami location said the new shorter work schedule is improving service and consistency.
Visitors to Shanghai Disney locked in park for COVID-19 testing
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
Instagram claims issue that left many users locked out of accounts has been fixed
Some Instagram users reported seeing a message that they were locked out but were still able to scroll through their feeds. Others said they were completely shut out.
4 dead in Bronx house fire, 3 children among victims
Three children and one adult died Sunday morning after a fire inside a home in the Bronx, officials say.