NYPD: Arrest made in fire that killed NYC subway driver
A man suspected of setting a train fire that killed a New York City subway driver in March has been arrested and charged with murder.
Uber pledges 10 million free or discounted rides for people seeking COVID-19 vaccination
Uber has pledged 10 million free or discounted rides for those seeking to get the coronavirus vaccine, saying it wants to ensure transportation is not a barrier.
NYPD: Man chokes, punches, robs 68-year-old in the Bronx
A 68-year-old man was choked, punched, and robbed in the Bronx by an assailant on Tuesday afternoon, authorities say.
Google hit with anti-trust lawsuit by dozens of US states
Dozens of states filed an anti-trust lawsuit against Google on Thursday, alleging that the search giant has an illegal monopoly over the online search market that hurts consumers and advertisers.
MTA OKs budget absent service cuts and fare hikes, for now
The MTA has approved a budget that doesn't include threatened service cuts and fare hikes, though officials say those options remain a possibility.
NYC cathedral gunman's note says he planned to take hostages
The man killed by police Sunday after he opened fire on the steps of a landmark NYC cathedral had a note that said he had planned to take hostages.
MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, says she’s given $4.1 billion to charity
MacKenzie Scott, philanthropist, author and ex-wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, says she has given away $4.1 billion in the past four months to hundreds of organizations.
NJ Transit to operate on Level 2 severe weather schedule
NJ Transit on Wednesday adjusted its schedules in anticipation of a storm that is predicted to deliver snow and a wintry mix to the state.
Senator proposes free streaming to curb COVID-19 spread during holiday season
Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, says free streaming services would be an incentive to stay home for the holidays.
NYPD kills gunman at Manhattan Christmas concert
An armed man was fatally shot by police outside The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in Manhattan on Sunday afternoon.
NYPD: 2 New York City ambulance crews robbed in 1 week
New York City ambulance workers are being told to keep their guard up after crews were robbed twice this week while responding to what turned out to be phony emergency calls.
NYPD: Suspect randomly punches 86-year-old woman in Queens, breaks her hip
Police are searching for the suspect wanted in connection to a seemingly random attack in Queens where she punched an 86-year-old woman, leading her to sustain a serious injury.
Suspect sought in rape of 15-year-old girl
Police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in the rape of a 15-year-old girl in the Kensington section of Brooklyn.
Hunt for rapist who bound victim with duct tape, zip ties: Cops
The NYPD is on the hunt for the man who sexually assaulted a woman inside her Brooklyn home by bounding her with duct tape and zip ties.
‘Black Panther 2’ will not recast T’Challa in honor of Chadwick Boseman
The announcement comes as The Walt Disney Co. announced a hefty lineup of new streaming offerings including plans for 10 “Star Wars” series spinoffs and 10 Marvel series that will debut on Disney+.
Suspect in Brooklyn police van arson during protests arrested: Cops
The NYPD arrested a man wanted in connection with the arson of a police van during protests in Brooklyn earlier this year.
Funeral set for New York state trooper who died from 9/11 illness
Trooper Jennifer Czarnecki, a 20-year veteran of the State Police, died on Saturday.
Fears and tension mount for commuters still heading into work
As the coronavirus rages across the U.S., grocery workers, health care professionals, university staffers, cleaning crews and others who don’t have the option to work from home must weigh safety against affordability when deciding how best to commute to their jobs.
George Clooney makes a moving 'The Midnight Sky' | Movie Review
"The Midnight Sky," directed by George Clooney, is sure to generate Oscar buzz.
48 states, federal regulators bring antitrust action against Facebook
The antitrust lawsuits were announced by the Federal Trade Commission and New York Attorney General Letitia James.