NYC families prepare for reopening of middle schools
The mayor said schools have proven to be the safest places in the city during the pandemic. He hailed the city's rigorous in-school COVID testing protocol.
More vaccination sites open in Brooklyn and Queens
This week, appointments at both locations are set aside for people from certain ZIP codes. After that, the sites will open up to eligible residents throughout the rest of the borough in which they're located.
Boy killed by school bus in Brooklyn
A young boy was hit and killed by a school bus in Queens on Wednesday morning.
NYPD releases photos of woman who punched boy, 2, in face on subway
The NYPD is on the hunt for the woman who repeatedly punched a two-year-old boy who was sitting on his mother's lap aboard a subway car.
FBI: Ex-NYPD officer attacked cop with flagpole at U.S. Capitol
Thomas Webster is a retired police officer and a former U.S. Marine. He is being held.
Social workers to respond to mental health 911 calls in NYC pilot program
This spring, New York is launching a new pilot program that sends social workers to answer nonviolent mental health emergency calls instead of police officers.
Facebook says it will soon lift ban on Australians sharing, viewing news on its platform
Facebook announced Tuesday that it would lift a ban on Australians viewing and sharing news on its platform after it struck a deal with the government on proposed legislation that would make digital giants pay for journalism.
Apple issues warning after cardiologist 'stunned' to find iPhone 12 can control cardiac devices
A Michigan cardiologist became suspicious of Apple’s new magnetic charging technology, so he passed an iPhone 12 over the chest of a patient with an implantable defibrillator — and was stunned to find it tripped the magnetic switch.
NYC, NYPD confront surge in anti-Asian hate crimes
The head of the NYPD's newly created anti-Asian Hate Crime Task Force said incidents against Asians are underreported.
Death of baby found in Brooklyn dumpster ruled a homicide
The death of a baby found in a dumpster in Brooklyn last week has been ruled a homicide, police said Tuesday.
Seattle native goes viral in plea to tip delivery drivers, gets $50,000 in donations to avoid homelessness
A tearful plea to the public from a Seattle native regarding tipping your delivery drivers went viral and lead to an enormous outpouring of support.
NY father-to-be killed in gender reveal mishap
An upstate man was killed in an explosion during preparations for a gender reveal that went wrong.
Overnight service expands on NYC subways
Beginning Monday, February 22, stations will be open for two additional hours with the nightly closure happening from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m.
NYPD: Bronx graffiti suspect shot after firing on officers
Police say a man ran from police when caught spraying graffiti on a building and fired at least three shots at officers when they caught up to him.
Queens carbon monoxide leak injures 8
Eight people have been injured and nearly two dozen people evacuated their homes late Friday following a carbon monoxide leak in Queens.
Walt Disney World unveils plans for 50th anniversary celebration
Disney World opened to the public Oct. 1, 1971.
NYPD credits social media for helping arrest suspect in woman's attack
The NYPD is crediting social media for helping them arrest a man wanted for the vicious attack of an Asian woman standing on a street in Queens.
Front door sent flying into power lines during Bronx explosion
An investigation was underway into the cause of a large gas explosion in the Bronx.
MTA approves toll hike on seven bridges, two tunnels
Toll prices on the MTA's seven bridges and two tunnels will increase on April 1.
Apple to reportedly update syringe emoji to more closely resemble vaccine
Apple will reportedly be updating its syringe emoji to mimic what a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine looks like in real life in its latest software release.