Firefighters save annual 9/11 Tribute in Light
New York City’s first responders are teaming up to save the annual Tribute in Light after the event was canceled Thursday due to the coronavirus pandemic.
NYPD union endorses Trump
The Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York endorsed President Donald Trump at an event at Trump’s Bedminster Golf Course.
Amazon cuts delivery contract jobs with 7 companies
1,205 drivers will lose their jobs over the next few months.
NYPD searching for suspects in Brooklyn drive-by shooting that left 1 injured
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help finding the suspects they say are responsible for a drive-by shooting in the Gowanus section of Brooklyn on August 11.
NYPD searching for Brooklyn drive-by shooting suspects
The NYPD is searching for the suspects they say are responsible for a drive-by shooting in Brooklyn on August 11.
New York faces challenges amid movement to defund NYPD
Council Member Robert Cornegy Jr., who represents parts of Brooklyn, said reforming the police is a complicated balancing act.
Apple, Google drop popular video game Fortnite from app stores over direct payment plan
“Fortnite" is free, but users can pay for in game accoutrements like weapons and skins. Its developer, Epic Games, said in a blog post Thursday that it was introducing Epic Direct payments, a direct payment plan for Apple's iOS and Google Play.
De Blasio: NYC may lay off 22,000 public workers on October 1
New York City is facing an overwhelming budget deficit due to the coronavirus pandemic, and in order to provide essential services, Mayor Bill de Blasio is instructing the city’s agencies to lay off 22,000 public workers on October 1.
Teen stabbed, set on fire in the Bronx; suspect arrested
An 18-year-old was stabbed, doused in gasoline, and set on fire in the Bronx. Cops have a suspect in custody.
Facebook beefs up anti-misinformation efforts ahead of US election
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
LIRR launches PPE vending machines at Penn Station
The Long Island Rail Road announced Thursday that it has changed two vending machines at two locations inside of Penn Station to allow customers to buy personal protective equipment to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
NJ troopers rescue man trapped in car during flash flood
Bodycam video shows how state troopers trudged through floodwaters to help a man.
Feds: Men with ties to R. Kelly threatened his accusers
A man suspected of setting fire to a vehicle and two other men are facing federal charges in connection with threatening and intimidating women who have accused R&B singer R. Kelly of abuse.
Uber may shut down for months in California, CEO warns
Uber's CEO said the ride-hailing company could cut service in California if a rule takes effect that grants drivers the status and benefits of employees.
Brooklyn livery cab driver accused of raping passenger, 12
A New York City livery cab driver was arrested for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl in the backseat of his car, police said.
Pop-up parties, large gatherings continue to defy social distancing rules
It's the opposite of what you want to see in the middle of a pandemic. Dozens of unmasked partiers crammed onto an MTA bus in Maspeth, Queens while smoking, dancing and ignoring social distancing rules. The MTA is now trying to track down the culprits behind the pop-up party.
Is it safe to ride public transit during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The main way that the virus spreads is through droplets people spray when they talk, cough or sneeze. That means the best way to reduce the spread of infection on public transit and elsewhere is to wear and mask and stay 6 feet from others, experts say.
Facebook implements new policy targeting political groups that disguise themselves as news publishers
Facebook will no longer allow political entities to promote social issues, political or election content with its news exemption feature.
Lawsuit by former chief claims NYPD denies women top leadership roles
A former chief who was one of New York City's highest-ranking female police officials accused the department of denying women the opportunity to advance to senior leadership posts in a federal lawsuit.
17-year-old Sesame Place employee assaulted after asking visitor to wear mask, police say
Police say a 17-year-old Sesame Place employee was assaulted after asking a park visitor to wear a mask.