Police hunting for Manhattan synagogue arson suspect
Police say the suspect set a book and a piece of cloth on fire early Thursday morning and threw them through a metal gate at the Brotherhood Synagogue before running away.
Teen wanted in Kyhara Tay killing also wanted for pair of robberies: NYPD
Authorities say that Omar Bojang, 18, is also wanted for a pair of armed robberies that took place in the Bronx in April.
15-year-old arrested in the killing of 11-year-old Kyhara Tay in the Bronx
A 15-year-old boy is under arrest for the murder of 11-year-old Kyhara Tay in the Bronx.
Notorious B.I.G limited edition MetroCard on sale Saturday
50,000 commemorative MetroCards featuring Biggie Small's portrait on the reverse. These cards go on sale on what would have been the late rap legend's 50th birthday.
New York City's ban on police restraints reinstated
An appeals court has reinstated a New York City law that prohibits cops from putting pressure on a person's torso while making an arrest, reversing a lower court ruling that labeled the measure as "unconstitutionally vague." The law was passed in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
EMT wounded in shooting released from hospital
Richard McMahon was all smiles as he was released from the hospital on Thursday. The 25-year-old EMT survived being shot by a patient inside his own ambulance.
NYC subway, LIRR, Metro-North announce new ridership records
Ridership on the New York City Subway topped 3.6 million on May 18, the most since the pandemic began.
NJ Gov. Murphy wants all cops to be licensed
New Jersey is considering legislation that would require prospective police officers to fulfill several requirements before being issued a law enforcement license, including undergoing a psychological evaluation and completing post-academy professional training.
Man shot in the Bronx during motorcycle sale
A dispute during the sale of a motorcycle turned deadly in the Bronx on Wednesday.
Suspect charged in murder of Queens pawnshop owner
Police arrested a suspect in connection with the brutal fatal beating of a Queens pawnshop owner.
2 people found in burning car had been shot.
Two bodies found in a burning car in the Bronx had gunshot wounds and the case is now being investigated as a homicide.
Couple found in burning car in the Bronx had both been shot
Two people who were found dead inside a burning car on the side of a Bronx road on Monday morning had been shot, a law enforcement source told FOX 5 News.
EMT shot on Staten Island, police say patient shot him
A man who was being taken in an ambulance to a hospital on Staten Island pulled out a handgun and shot an EMT who was treating him on Wednesday night, the NYPD said.
'Hocus Pocus 2' gets release date as Disney shares 1st footage, reports say
The premiere date for “Hocus Pocus 2” and new footage was shared this week during Disney’s upfronts presentation, according to reports.
Mott Haven fire: several buildings burn along East 143rd Street
At least four buildings were severely damaged in a fire that started at a building on East 143rd Street in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx.
Mayor Adams lobbies Albany to extend mayoral control of schools
Meeting one-on-one with state lawmakers, Mayor Eric Adams made the case that mayoral control of city schools should be extended for four years. One senator indicated the renewal would be shorter, though.
Netflix lays off 150 employees amid subscriber losses
Netflix said the positions represent 2% of the streaming company’s total workforce, which includes nearly 11,000 employees. Most of the employees were U.S.-based.
Family of 11-year-old girl killed pleads for information; $10,000 reward offered
The grief-stricken family of 11-year-old Kyhara Tay, who was fatally shot in the Bronx, is asking anyone who knows anything to speak up.
Walmart targets college grads for future manager jobs earning $200K
College grads can apply for Walmart’s new management trainee program with a chance to land a store manager gig that pays more than $200,000 a year.
NJ state trooper won't face charges for killing Black motorist
A grand jury has declined to file criminal charges against New Jersey State Police Sgt. Randall Wetzel, who is white, for fatally shooting Maurice Gordon, a Black motorist, during a traffic stop on the Garden State Parkway in 2020. Gordon died two days before the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.