Facebook groups pivot to attacks on Black Lives Matter
A loose network of Facebook groups that took root across the country in April to organize protests over coronavirus stay-at-home orders have now pivoted to new targets. Their latest focus: Black Lives Matter and the nationwide protests against racial injustice.
NYPD seeking suspect in shooting of Bronx teen basketball star
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help finding a man wanted for questioning in connection to the murder of young basketball star from the Bronx.
NYC teachers union calls De Blasio’s plan to reopen schools premature
The United Federation of Teachers is pushing back on Mayor Bill de Blasio's proclamation that New York City's schools will reopen for in-person learning in September.
Man struck, killed by subway train in Harlem after attempting to break up fight: NYPD
The NYPD says that a man has died after falling onto the subway tracks after trying to intervene in a fight in Harlem.
Man arrested on charges of slashing 2-year-old boy in the face near Morningside Park
Police in New York have arrested a man who is accused of attacking a toddler in upper Manhattan on Wednesday.
Two men found shot dead inside vehicle in the Bronx
Police in New York are investigating the execution-style killings of two men in the High Bridge section of the Bronx.
Man arrested for setting off fireworks that burned down home in Brooklyn
A man has been arrested for allegedly setting off illegal fireworks that burned down a home in the Flatlands neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Walmart is turning 160 of its parking lots into drive-in theaters this summer
Walmart is converting dozens of its store parking lots in the US into drive-in movie theaters.
Chick-fil-A named top restaurant in customer satisfaction for 6th year in a row
Chick-fil-A beat competitors Chipotle, Dunkin', Arby's, KFC and Panera Bread to take the top prize
Building with many violations collapses in Brooklyn
Cleanup was underway Thursday at a multistory health club shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic that collapsed into a heap of rubble in Brooklyn a day earlier.
Former Disney employee accused of stealing $160K through alleged refund scheme
A former employee at Walt Disney World is accused of stealing thousands of dollars in what investigators described as a scheme in which she misdirected money issued for theme park ticket refunds into a personal account.
NYC passes budget that cuts $1B from NYPD
New York City lawmakers approved an austere budget early Wednesday that will shift $1 billion from policing to education and social services in the coming year, acknowledging protesters' demands to cut police spending — but falling short of what activists sought.
NYC passes budget cutting $1B from NYPD
New York City lawmakers have passed a new budget cutting $1B from the NYPD, but a recent rise in gun violence is raising concerns that they may have gone too far.
Amazon driver quits, leaving his truck with packages and keys inside posting viral Twitter rant
It was at 12 Mile and Southfield where Derick Lancaster says he just had enough of his job. He parked the truck full of packages, left the keys inside and took an Uber ride home.
Man viciously assaults woman inside Bronx Popeyes
An argument between a man and a woman at a Popeyes in the Kingsbridge Heights section of the Bronx escalated into a violent confrontation that was caught on camera. The NYPD wants to find the man who attacked the woman at the fast-food chain on June 29 at about 5 p.m.
In August, riding MTA buses won't be free anymore
MTA showed off new measures to protect drivers and riders, including hard plastic swinging doors and vinyl curtains to be installed on buses.
NYPD budget cut of $1 billion expected to pass
The spending plan acknowledges protesters' demands to cut police spending but falls short of what activists sought.
Facebook designates ‘boogaloo’ network as ‘dangerous organization,’ removes pages from platforms
The social media giant announced the ban on June 30.
Trump: Washington Square Arch vandals should face federal charges
Trump is calling for two suspects to turn themselves in on federal charges for vandalizing statues of George Washington in New York City.
Protesters set up guillotine outside of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ home
Protesters have set up a guillotine outside a complex in Washington, D.C., where Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos reportedly has a home, according to social media and multiple reports.