Low pay, work stress lead to high turnover, FDNY EMTs say
The union that represents EMTs and paramedics says the profession has become a revolving door primarily because of low salaries. But many EMTs also cite the mental health toll of working during the pandemic.
Orsolya Gaal murder case: Handyman-lover charged with murder
A handyman who was having an on-and-off affair with a Queens woman stabbed her dozens of times in the basement of her home, stuffed her body into a duffel bag, wheeled it through the neighborhood, and dumped it at the edge of a park, according to New York City police officials.
Florida House passes bill stripping Disney of self governing status
The bill now heads to the governor's desk
Child hospitalized after fall down Bronx elevator shaft
A 6-year-old child is in critical condition after falling down an elevator shaft inside of a building in the Bronx on Thursday.
New photos of suspect wanted for choking, sexually assaulting Pier 40 jogger
Police have released new surveillance photos of a suspect wanted for choking and sexually assaulting a 39-year-old jogger in Manhattan last month.
Who is David Bonola? Suspect in Orsolya Gaal murder case arrested
David, Bonola, 44, of Queens was arrested for the murder of 51-year-old Orsolya Gaal.
$450,000 Manhattan jewelry store robbery
Police in New York City are trying to find two women and a man who robbed a Midtown Manhattan jewelry store.
Fire sweeps through several NJ Transit buses
A fire swept through a row of parked New Jersey Transit buses in Hudson County on Wednesday evening.
Netflix says more than 100M households share passwords
Netflix said more than 100 million households are using a shared password. The announcement comes after shares fell, heading for the worst day on record Wednesday.
Man charged with shoving Michelle Go in front of subway unfit for trial
Martial Simon, the man charged with pushing Michelle Go to her death in front of a subway train in January, has been deemed unfit to stand trial and remanded to a psychiatric facility.
The Reedy Creek Improvement Act: Little-known Florida law gives Disney total autonomy
A law allowing Disney World to operate a private government in Florida faces opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis. The governor wants the state legislature to repeal the law after Disney criticized passage of a controversial bill.
Orsolya Gaal murder case: Reward offered
A $3,500 reward is now being offered in the case of Queens mother of two Orsolya Gaal, who was stabbed to death and then stuffed inside a duffel bag and dumped blocks from her home.
Netflix considers lower-price plan with ads amid drop in subscribers
Netflix is open to a lower-price tier with advertising as the company grapples with a drop in subscribers. Other looming changes include minimizing password sharing.
Queens woman found in duffel bag stabbed dozens of times
The medical examiner's office said a woman whose body was found inside a duffel bag died from stab wounds to her neck.
Subway thief stabs bystander who tries to stop him, NYPD says
Police released security camera video footage that shows a violent incident unfolding inside the 34th Street-Herald Square station on Monday evening.
Mask rules at airports and on mass transit vary across NYC area
Call it "mask confusion" as a dizzying set of rule updates on mask mandates in the New York City region are leaving travelers unclear where and when they need to mask up.
Starbucks offering free reusable cups. Here’s how to get one
Starbucks said eligible customers will be able to receive a free reusable cup in honor of Earth Day.
Lyft, Uber drop mask requirements for riders and drivers
Uber, which had mandated masks since May of 2020, said Tuesday that both riders and drivers will no longer be required to wear them.
MTA stands firm on mask mandate for subways, buses, trains
Although the federal government will not enforce the mask mandate for airlines and mass transit after a federal judge's ruling, the MTA is still requiring masks on New York City subways, buses, and commuter trains.
NJ Transit drops mask requirement
NJ Transit has announced that it will no longer enforce a mask mandate on its trains and buses.