Felony assaults, sex crimes, robberies, and grand larcenies down on subways as ridership up
The subway appears to be getting safer. New numbers show felony assaults, sex crimes, robberies, and grand larcenies are down and ridership is up.
Pedestrians, cyclists say mopeds are invading NYC bike lanes
The city's bridges are back to being packed full during the morning rush, and cyclists say motorcycles and mopeds are invading their already narrow pathways.
Pair of Queens anti-Muslim attacks leave woman with broken nose
Police say the suspect followed people while making anti-Muslim statements before attacking them.
Woman kicked in back as attacker made anti-Asian comments: Cops
Police want to find the man who kicked a woman in the back and in the leg while making anti-Asian comments in Chelsea.
250 gators removed from Walt Disney World since boy died in 2016 attack
Wildlife officials have removed 250 alligators from Disney properties in the five years since a 2-year-old boy was killed by an alligator at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
Judge strikes down New York's 'vague' ban on police restraints
A judge has struck down a New York City law that had prohibited the city's police officers from putting pressure on a person's torso while making an arrest, calling the measure "unconstitutionally vague."
VIDEO: Dog dashes through Queens–Midtown Tunnel, dodging cars and cops
A dog named Indie broke away from her dog sitter on the Upper West Side, ventured across town, into the Midtown Tunnel, and then into Long Island City.
Shocking assault on off-duty NYPD cop with broomstick, baseball bat
The search is on by the NYPD for three men who assaulted an off-duty police officer with a broomstick and a baseball bat in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx.
Disney's 50th anniversary: An outline of events just announced
‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration' will honor the legacy of Walt Disney World with all new experiences that will be spread across 18 months.
Woman visiting from Colombia hit in head with glass bottle in unprovoked attack
A woman from Colombia who was visiting the city was hit with a bottle in an unprovoked attack, said police.
Crime tips to NYC police drop, rewards increased
New York City is seeing fewer people willing to provide anonymous tips to help solve crimes.
Connecticut governor pledges to cut train travel time to New York
Gov. Ned Lamont pledged to make the trip from New Haven to New York 10 minutes faster as early as 2022.
Car runs into 6 people on Bronx sidewalk
Six people were hospitalized, one in critical condition, after a vehicle ran over them on a Bronx sidewalk.
Disney accused of tailoring offerings to wealthy families, pricing out loyal customers after COVID closures
Twitter users claim Disney's magic has become 'too expensive for many people, including children' and is 'only for the rich & famous.'
Campaign volunteer for Eric Adams stabbed in the Bronx
A worker with New York City mayoral candidate Eric Adams was stabbed multiple times with an ice pick.
VIDEO: Police seeking suspects after wild gun battle in the Bronx
Surveillance video shows the suspects ducking behind cars and firing multiple shots.
Amazon to surpass Walmart as largest US retailer
Amazon is one of the few retailers that has benefited during the pandemic, and that growth is about to pull the company past Walmart as the largest U.S. retailer.
NYPD searching for suspect in citywide police impersonation scam
According to authorities, Anthony Gonzalez is wanted in connection to four incidents across the city where he allegedly impersonated a police officer to force people to pay for law enforcement.
NYPD releases new photo of suspect wanted in shocking Bronx shooting
The suspect is wanted in connection to a shocking incident in the Bronx where a man was shot several times while just inches away from two children.
Taser-wielding man arrested in Washington Square Park as wild parties continue
A man wielding a Taser and in possession of a large knife was arrested early Saturday morning in Washington Square Park after causing a small stampede that left a woman injured.