Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez to give keynote address for virtual NYC graduation
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez will give a keynote address at the citywide graduation celebration of the Class of 2020 at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30.
Cuomo sending State Police, monitors to NYC ahead of indoor dining decision
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a Tuesday television interview that he plans to send state police and health and liquor officials to New York City Tuesday night ahead of his decision expected Wednesday on indoor dining.
Walmart to stop selling 'All Lives Matter' merchandise
Walmart says the items were sold by third-party sellers and will be removed 'indefinitely.'
Man in wheelchair opens fire sparking bottle-throwing incident, says NYPD
The NYPD wants to find a disabled man who fired several shots from a gun while in his wheelchair on a street in Harlem.
Mayor de Blasio proposes $1B cut to NYPD budget as protests escalate outside City Hall
Police removed some protesters outside City Hall Tuesday ahead of a vote by the City Council on defunding the NYPD to the tune of $1 billion.
Facebook advertising boycott continues to grow amid ‘Stop Hate for Profit’ campaign
Starbucks and Coca-Cola are just some of the companies which have publicly announced their support in recent days for the “Stop Hate for Profit” campaign.
Texas Starbucks barista attacked after asking customer to wear mask
The man was charged with assault and trespassing, police said.
Colin Kaepernick's life story is coming to Netflix
Netflix announced Monday that the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay have teamed up to create a series about his life.
Amazon, Lowe’s give 'thank you' bonuses to front-line US employees as coronavirus cases surge
The bonuses to employees come as the U.S. is seeing about 40,000 new confirmed cases per day.
Shootings up, violence towards cops increases across New York City
The number of shootings are up across New York City as violence towards NYPD officers has also increased.
Police search for man who hurled glass bottle at cop car
Police want to find the man seen on video hurling a glass liquor bottle at a police vehicle in Harlem.
NYC restaurants hoping Phase Three of reopening will mean more business
Restaurants, nail and tanning salons, and tattoo parlors across New York City are patiently awaiting the beginning of Phase Three of reopening, currently scheduled for July 6.
Violent night across NYC leaves 1 dead, several wounded
Police are searching for the suspect who shot and killed a woman and injured a man in the Flatiron District.
Facebook to label all rule-breaking posts - even Trump’s
“The policies we’re implementing today are designed to address the reality of the challenges our country is facing and how they’re showing up across our community,” Mark Zuckerberg wrote on his Facebook page announcing the changes.
'Splash Mountain' ride at Walt Disney World, Disneyland to be re-themed
The ride will reportedly be set in 1966 New Orleans and will join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure, featuring music from the film.
Protesters spend third night outside NY City Hall demanding $1B in cuts to NYPD
For the third night in a row, protesters have camped outside of City Hall, calling for a $1 billion cut to the NYPD’s budget and for that money to be used for social service programs that help needy communities.
NYC Council lifts restrictions on e-bikes, e-scooters
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson said that the legislation will give delivery workers as many options to get around as possible now that businesses in the city are slowly reopening.
Growing list of companies to boycott Facebook ads in July for ‘Stop Hate for Profit’ campaign
Patagonia, REI and Northface are just some of the companies which have publicly announced their support in recent days for the campaign.
NYPD seeking person of interest in deadly attack on homeless man in Harlem
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying a person of interest in a deadly punching of a 37-year-old homeless man in Manhattan on June 14.
NYPD searching for person of interest in fatal punch in Manhattan
The NYPD has released surveillance footage of a person of interest in the fatal punching of a homeless man in Manhattan on June 14.