MTA announces major fare changes to lure riders back
The MTA is testing major changes to its fare structure, passing a new pilot program that would cap costs for riders as long as they use the new tap-and-pay OMNY system.
'The woman for the job': Adams introduces Sewell as next NYPD commissioner
Mayor-elect Eric Adams named Keechant Sewell as the city's next police commissioner. That makes her the first woman to lead the nation's largest police force. Adams, himself a former police captain, introduced Sewell as his barrier-breaking choice for one of the most high-profile and powerful jobs in his upcoming administration.
High sugar warnings on menus in NYC
Get ready for high sugar warnings at restaurants in New York City.
Young robbers assault, pepper spray woman in Lower Manhattan
Authorities say a group of three young women pepper-sprayed and punched a woman before stealing her bag.
Video: 2 men attack delivery worker, steal scooter in the South Bronx
A food-delivery worker was attacked in the Bronx and had his scooter stolen.
Man shot in head and killed inside deli on Flatbush Avenue
A 20-year-old man was shot in the head and killed inside a deli on Flatbush Avenue, said the police.
Amazon Web Services outage downs major sites again: reports
Amazon Web Services (AWS) briefly faced another outage on Wednesday, according to DownDetector — impacting other companies that rely on it.
Keechant Sewell to become first woman to serve as NYPD commissioner
Nassau County Police Chief of Detectives Keechant Sewell, 49, will replace Dermot Shea, who is retiring from the NYPD after 30 years
Man painted swastikas on Charging Bull, City Hall, other Lower Manhattan spots, NYPD says
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is hunting for the man who spray-painted swastikas across Lower Manhattan from the Charging Bull Statue, to City Hall to a construction site.
Deadly fire in 'heavily cluttered' apartment in Queens
Two people were killed and one injured in an early morning fire inside an apartment building in the Pomonok section of Queens, said the FDNY.
VIDEO: Small fire reported at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort
Emergency crews responded to a small fire inside the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida on Tuesday.
NYPD Chief Rodney Harrison tapped to lead Suffolk County PD
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has nominated NYPD Chief of Department Rodney Harrison to be the county's next police commissioner. Harrison recently announced his retirement from the NYPD.
Man pulled from car and robbed in Brooklyn
A man was pulled from a car and robbed in Brooklyn.
Amazon, OSHA promise review after tornado destroys warehouse, killing 6
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration opened an investigation into the collapse of an Amazon warehouse in Illinois, killing six people.
Man shoved onto NYC subway tracks in unprovoked attack
The man suffered a fractured left arm and wrist, cuts to his left knee, and bruising to his right knee from the shocking assault.
MTA and Amtrak reach deal to expand transit options
Amtrak and the MTA have struck a deal on two key rail projects in the New York region. Amtrak will upgrade rail lines north of Manhattan to allow Metro-North trains to access Penn Station. And the MTA will help rehab Amtrak-owned tunnels under the East River that were damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
VIDEO: Serial shoplifter punches cop, breaks bone in her face
The suspect, a known shoplifter at the store, punched the officer in the face as she attempted to stop him from escaping.
Man stabbed to death inside 241st Street subway station
A man was stabbed and killed following a dispute inside a subway station in the Bronx, according to police. The search was on for the killer.
Pre-pandemic crime levels in subways despite fewer riders
According to numbers to be presented at an MTA meeting Monday, there were 235 major felonies in the subway last month compared to 244 in November 2019.
Jeff Bezos responds to Amazon warehouse collapse after celebrating Blue Origin space trip
At least six people were killed in an Amazon warehouse collapse after a tornado ripped through Edwardsville, Illinois.