Deadly fire on Upper East Side of Manhattan
An elderly man died in a fire in an Upper East Side building on Wednesday morning.
Woman charged with hate crime after slapping woman speaking Mandarin: Cops
Police have charged a woman seen on surveillance video slapping another woman in the face with a hate crime, said the NYPD.
Apple unveils new products, schedules privacy software update after 7-month delay
Apple is sprucing up its own product line as it prepares next week’s rollout of a long-awaited software update could hurt other companies by preventing apps from tracking the online activities and whereabouts of iPhone users.
NYPD forms panel to review possible hate crimes
A panel of five civilians will review cases and give input to the district attorneys and the NYPD.
Suspects threaten parking garage attendant before taking off with Mercedes, BMW: Cops
Two men are wanted by police for threatening a parking garage attendant with a gun before taking off with the man's cell phone, wallet and two luxury vehicles.
Woman slashed in the leg with hatchet on Upper East Side: Cops
A woman was slashed in the leg by another woman inside an apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, police said.
NYC public schools to get full student funding
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that every city public school will receive 100% of its student funding starting in September thanks to money from the state and federal governments.
Is Times Square's recovery threatened by high crime and rampant homelessness?
Times Square has seen a 60 percent drop in tourism and a rise in crime during the pandemic. The changes have left many people wondering, can the 'crossroads of the world' make a comeback?
Facebook prepares for Chauvin trial verdict, restricts posts inciting violence
Facebook is taking several steps in an effort to prevent violence and misinformation in the aftermath of the coming Derek Chauvin murder trial verdict, which jurors are deliberating.
LIRR will test battery-powered rail cars; seeks to eliminate diesel
The LIRR will start phase 1 of its project next month on the Oyster Bay line, where trains run on diesel.
Apple to let Parler back on App Store after approving a ‘content moderation policy’ update
Apple said has reviewed and approved an updated version of Parler that will be available again soon for download from the App Store.
NYPD agrees to limit use of sound cannons
The New York Police Department has agreed to limit its use of sound cannons on crowds to settle claims that the devices caused hearing damage, dizziness and migraines.
Taylor Swift stalker arrested after attempted break-in at TriBeCa apartment: Cops
Hanks Johnson, 52, was arrested after a 911 caller reported he was inside the singer's Tribeca building without permission, said police.
Man threw Molotov cocktail at NYPD, authorities say
Authorities say the suspect threw a lit Molotov cocktail at officers when he was pulled over before trying to drive away and crashing.
Teen girls climb fire escape to rob Bronx apartment: NYPD
The NYPD is hunting for five teenage girls who robbed an apartment in the Bronx.
NJ man vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson shot in ICU after contracting COVID-19
A man from Edison, New Jersey is fighting for his life after contracting COVID-19 and despite having been vaccinated with the Johnson & Johnson shot.
NYPD searching for missing Bronx 16-year-old
Authorities say that Michelle Scott was last seen around 2 p.m. on April 15 near her home in the Unionport section of the Bronx.
Man with rifle and ammo arrested in Times Square subway station
Police say 18-year-old Saddiq Teague was sitting on a subway platform with an unloaded AK-47 rifle and ammunition.
FDNY: Overloaded power strip caused Queens fire
New York City fire marshals say an overloaded power strip caused an apartment fire in Queens that injured 21 people, including 16 firefighters.
Ex-NYPD cop admits to obstruction in murder-for-hire plot
A former New York City police officer has pleaded guilty to an obstruction charge in a murder-for-hire plot that authorities say sought the death of her husband and her boyfriend's teenage daughter.