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.
Man charged with murder caught after mistaken release
A man charged with murder who was mistakenly released from a New York City jail more than a month ago has been taken back into custody.
Woman fatally shot at Bronx construction site; boyfriend attacks suspect
Police say a woman was shot and killed while working as a construction-site flagger in a seaside Bronx community, and her boyfriend witnessed the attack and chased the gunman down.
NYPD searching for man who hurled anti-Asian slurs at woman on NYC subway
Authorities say the suspect angrily pointed his finger in the woman's face and spewed anti-Asian slurs at her before running away.
NYPD IDs 4 men arrested for body found in car trunk
The NYPD has identified three men who were arrested after the body of a woman was found wrapped in the trunk of a car on Long Island.
Parents file lawsuit against de Blasio to fully reopen NYC schools
The suit argues that remote learning denies students their constitutional right to a quality education.
NYC 'Incel' teen held without bail on federal bomb threat charge
A teenager who authorities say touts himself as subscribing to an online subculture that has been linked to violent attacks has been ordered held without bail after his arrest on a bomb threat charge.
Police searching for suspect in East Side bias attack on Asian woman
According to authorities the suspect approached the victim and made anti-Asian statements before trying to punch her.
4 men arrested after woman's body found in car's trunk: Cops
Four men were arrested after the body of a woman was found wrapped in the trunk of a car on Long Island, said police.
$74,000 NYPD robot dog hits streets of Manhattan
The 70-pound, four-legged robot, equipped with cameras, lights, two-way communication, and artificial intelligence allowing it to move on its own, remained on standby during Monday’s response.
Chief Rodney Harrison never thought he would be a police officer
Chief Rodney Harrison reveals why initially he never wanted to be a police officer.
CDC investigating death possibly connected to Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The death of a woman who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is under investigation by federal health authorities as part of a broader probe into potential "adverse side effects" from the vaccine.
Disney makes dress code more ‘inclusive’ for theme park employees
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced that the company’s theme parks have added inclusion as one of their core values.
Subway riders more worried about crime than coronavirus
A new survey shows New York City subway riders are increasingly concerned about crime and harassment in the subway system.
Man threatens subway rider with gun on Lower East Side
The NYPD is searching for the man who threatened a subway rider on the Lower East Side with a gun sending him running for safety.
Uber, Paypal, Walgreens launch $11M fund to get people to COVID-19 vaccination appointments
Uber, Paypal and Walgreens are teaming up to provide transportation for people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations with a new program.
Boy, 12, struck in chest in Brooklyn drive-by shooting
A 12-year-old boy who was struck in the chest in a drive-by shooting in Brooklyn is expected to recover.
MTA toll hike now in effect
Tolls for E-ZPass drivers jumped from $6.12 to $6.55, while the charge for drivers who pay their tolls by mail rose from $9.50 to $10.17.
NYC kindergarten applications drop 12 percent as enrollment falls
Just under 55,000 families applied to kindergarten for the 2021-22 school year, down from almost 63,000 the year before.