President Biden in NYC: Nation must unite to end shootings

President Joe Biden is pledging to New Yorkers and the nation that the federal government will step up its fight against gun violence by working more closely with police and communities to stop the surging bloodshed. Biden told police, law enforcement officials and others Thursday at the city's police headquarters that "We can do something about this."

President Biden applauds rookie officer for stopping cop killer

President Joe Biden on Thursday led a standing ovation at One Police Plaza for Officer Sumit Sulan. On Jan. 21, Sulan, a rookie, took down the gunman who'd fatally shot Officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora just moments earlier.

Vegan Fridays at NYC Public Schools

How does a vegan veggie taco sound for lunch? On Friday, students at the largest school district in the United States will have vegan options for foods.

Price of Amazon Prime memberships going up

Amazon announced Thursday that it would be boosting the price of its Prime membership for U.S. customers, citing rising costs as the reason behind the decision.

NYPD Detective Wilbert Mora funeral

A funeral service for NYPD hero cop Wilbert Mora, 27, who was gunned down in Harlem last month alongside Jason Rivera, 21, was held at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Midtown Manhattan Wednesday.

Is NYC safe? Crime and violence: perception vs. complicated reality

A string of high-profile violence in New York City has frayed nerves. The crimes included a teenage fast-food cashier shot to death, a woman pushed to her death in front of a subway train, an 11-month-old wounded by a stray bullet, and the killing of two police officers.