Subways to resume 24-hour service; riders, workers worry about crime
The subway system has an image problem to contend with since the start of the pandemic. The mayor's office and NYPD said overall crime is down on the subway. But per million riders, major felonies are up.
Disney teases real-life retractable lightsaber on May 4
Disney Parks unveiled a working retractable lightsaber on May 4 when it teased the opening of a new immersive “Star Wars”-themed hotel.
Walmart, Sam's Club offering walk-up COVID-19 vaccines
Walmart and Sam's Club will allow walk-ups to receive COVID-19 vaccinations with a pre-scheduled appointment.
2 Asian women walking along Hell's Kitchen street attacked with hammer
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating a vicious attack on two Asian women in Hell's Kitchen.
Shocking, unprovoked attack on woman exiting Manhattan subway station
The NYPD wants to find the assailant behind a shocking, unprovoked attack on a woman inside a Manhattan subway station.
New York to begin major reopening on May 19; full subway service to resume May 17
New York State will begin a major reopening on May 19 and around-the-clock subway service will resume May 17.
Facebook's oversight board to rule on Trump's account ban on Wednesday
Facebook’s oversight board said it will rule on Wednesday morning whether former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts can be reinstated after an indefinite suspension.
Apple’s app store goes on trial Monday in legal battle with Epic Games, creator of Fortnite
Epic Games is hoping to break through the app store’s “wall” and offer an alternative, which would allow them to break free of Apple’s commissions. It’s one of the most serious legal threats Apple’s faced in years.
Former Netflix VP convicted of fraud and money laundering
A federal jury found a former Netflix executive guilty Friday of receiving lucrative stock options and more than a half-million dollars in bribes and kickbacks from tech companies to approve contracts with the streaming giant.
Michael B. Jordan seeks revenge in 'Without Remorse' | Movie Review
MOVIE REVIEW: Michael B. Jordan stars in "Without Remorse," a revenge action flick based on a novel by the late Tom Clancy. The movie was supposed to be released in theaters but debuts on Amazon's Prime Video platform instead.
Speeding driver kills man on motorcycle before crashing into outdoor dining area: Cops
One person was killed and another injured after a speeding vehicle struck three vehicles before crashing into an outdoor dining structure in Queens.
2 men shot while dining outside Peter Luger Steak House in Brooklyn
Two men enjoying a meal outside famed Peter Luger Steakhouse were shot by a man reportedly involved in a family feud
FBI: NYC man sabotaged NYPD van because BLM protests didn't do enough
A 24-year-old Brooklyn man has pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with cutting a wheel speed sensor line of an NYPD van last summer.
Homeless woman who pitched tent on Upper West Side also charged in teen's death
A homeless woman who was living in a tent in the middle of the Upper West Side had been arrested in connection with a teen's death last March.
NYPD to dump robotic police dog following backlash
The NYPD is dumping the use of a robotic police dog following outrage from the community.
You can now unlock your iPhone wearing a face mask, but there’s a catch
Apple’s latest software update, iOS 14.5, comes with a ton of new features including the ability for users to unlock their iPhones while still wearing a face mask. Well, kind of.
Amazon to raise pay by up to $3 an hour for more than 500,000 workers
Amazon said Wednesday that it plans to give more than 500,000 of its workers a raise as it seeks to attract new workers.
Fundraiser for family of NYPD officer killed by hit-and-run driver
An online fundraising campaign has raised thousands for the family of an NYPD officer who was killed by a hit-and-run driver.
NYPD says woman's body in car trunk was a homicide
The case of a woman whose body was found in the trunk of a car on Long Island has been classified as a homicide.
Homeless couple pitches tent on street in Manhattan
A tent pitched in the middle of the Upper West Side is reportedly housing a homeless couple who has remained there for several days.