Facebook pays millions to settle DOJ discrimination claims in hiring process
Facebook also agreed in the settlement announced Tuesday to train its employees in anti-discrimination rules and to conduct more widespread advertising and recruitment for job opportunities in its permanent labor certification program.
Garbage truck strikes woman leaving her critically injured
A woman was critically injured when as she crossed a street in the Dyker Heights section of Brooklyn Tuesday.
Subway crime on the rise in NYC
The NYPD says that there has been a rise in subway crimes in New York City. Police figures show that there has been a 25% jump in felony crimes in the transit system.
City Hall's Thomas Jefferson statue to be moved but fate unclear
An 1833 statue of Thomas Jefferson will be removed from New York's City Council chamber by the end of the year. But the Public Design Commission did not decide where it will go.
Review board wants 65 NYPD officers disciplined for misconduct during BLM protests
The Civilian Complaint Review Board has recommended that 65 NYPD officers be disciplined for misconduct during the Black Lives Matter protests following the death of George Floyd in 2020.
Walmart announces 2021 Black Friday shopping plans: Here's what you need to know
Walmart is bringing back its "Black Friday Deals for Days" events throughout the entire month of November.
House committee threatens criminal probe of Amazon over competition practices
U.S. House lawmakers are threatening to seek a criminal investigation of Amazon, saying the tech giant has one “final chance” to correct previous testimony by executives on its competition practices.
Amazon hiring 150K seasonal workers in US amid holiday hiring surge
Amazon's seasonal hires can get sign-on bonuses of up to $3,000.
Facebook 'metaverse': Company to hire 10K in EU to build futuristic platform
Facebook will hire 10,000 European workers to build “the metaverse,” a futuristic platform for connecting online using augmented and virtual reality.
The future of Walt Disney World: New rides, shows, and more
There are so many attractions, shows, and experiences under development at the Florida resort and we are taking a look at what comes next.
Woman arrested for pouring gas, lighting fire outside Brooklyn yeshiva
Police say Sharee Jones, 39, was caught on surveillance video pouring gasoline in a straight line and lighting it on fire outside of the Yeshiva of Flatbush Thursday evening.
Protesters demand CEO Mark Zuckerberg leave Facebook
A group gathered outside of the home of Mark Zuckerberg demanding he resign as CEO of the social media company.
'Hamburglar' steals McDonald's workers credit cards, buys meal
The NYPD is searching for a man they say stole the credit card of a McDonald’s employee and used it to buy food there.
Airborne terrorism threat test includes releasing non-toxic gas into subway system
If you happen to see aerosol gases being pumped into the subway starting Monday do not be alarmed. It’s part of a nearly two-week-long study on airborne terrorism threats.
Horrifying: Food delivery worker taking break on bench stabbed to death
Police have released surveillance video of the moments before and after a food delivery worker was fatally stabbed on the Lower East Side.
Murder suspect arrested after shootout with New Rochelle police in Brooklyn
Officers from the New Rochelle Police Department were reportedly attempting to arrest a suspect in a car when they and the suspect exchanged gunfire.
Shootings of children skyrocket in New York City
A growing number of New York City youth are affected by gun violence. The number of children killed in shootings so far in 2021 has more than doubled compared to the same time last year.
16-year-old shot and killed, another teen injured on Lower East Side
The victim was pronounced dead after being found near the intersection of Delancey Street and Suffolk Street around 8:30 p.m.
Eric Adams says he'd likely preserve NYC schools' gifted program
The Democrat who will likely become New York City’s next mayor says he does not intend to get rid of the city’s program for gifted and talented students.
Hunt for woman who set fire in front of yeshiva: NYPD
The NYPD Hate Crimes Unit was searching for the woman who poured gasoline in front of the Yeshiva of Flatbush and lighted the gasoline on fire.