Blocked accounts can now see your posts on X, with some conditions
In a decision that's ruffled feathers for some users, accounts you've blocked on X, formerly Twitter, can now view your posts despite being blocked.
MTA to suspend A Train service in Rockaway for 4 months: What to know
Starting in January, the MTA will suspend A train service in Rockaway for five months, impacting the commutes of over 9,000 daily riders. Here's what you need to know:
Firefighter seriously injured after 5-alarm fire rages through Hamilton Heights building: FDNY
A firefighter is in serious but stable condition after falling 40 feet while battling a 5-alarm fire in a six story apartment building in Manhattan's Hamilton Heights on Friday afternoon.
Daniel Penny trial: What to know as opening statements begin
Opening statements are expected today in the criminal trial of Daniel Penny, the U.S. Marine Corps veteran accused of placing homeless man Jordan Neely in a deadly chokehold last year on a NYC subway train.
Fired Disney worker allegedly hacked restaurant menus to remove peanut allergy info, add profanities
A former Disney employee is accused of hacking into the company's systems and changing restaurant menus, including removing critical allergen information. Michael Scheuer now faces a potential federal charge.
2 teens shot outside Upper West Side McDonald's: NYPD
Police say a 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old were shot outside of a McDonald's near 72nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue on Thursday evening.
3 shot, killed in the Bronx: NYPD
The NYPD is investigating after three people, a 34-year-old man and a 57-year-old man and woman, were shot and killed in the Bronx on Wednesday evening.
Brooklyn 8th grader’s letter wins extra day off for NYC schools
That sound you hear might be school kids all across New York City cheering, after Brooklyn eighth grader Isaac Regnier convinced NYC Mayor Eric Adams to grant an extra day off for all NYC public school students right before Christmas.
Queens leaders unveil 7-point plan to improve safety on Roosevelt Avenue
New York City has unveiled its new 7-ppint safety plan for Roosevelt Avenue in Queens, as part of “Operation Restore Roosevelt." Lawmakers and residents are pushing for change along this 2-mile stretch, plagued by crime, illegal dumping, and sex trafficking.
Starbucks will stop charging extra for non-dairy milk substitutes
Starbucks said substitutions for a non-dairy option in their drinks was the second-most requested customization among their customers.
Man stabbed in the back, killed inside NYC subway station
A man was stabbed in the back and killed on a NYC subway platform in Coney Island, Brooklyn, the NYPD said.
NYPD tightens security for Halloween parade, NYC Marathon
With major events like the iconic Halloween Parade and NYC Marathon happening this week, the NYPD is stepping up security across the city.
Apple Intelligence has arrived. Here's how to update your device to get it
Apple’s Intelligence features debuted on Monday for eligible devices. It comes after the company first announced Apple Intelligence in June.
Subway rider attacked after refusing to give panhandler money: NYPD
Police say a panhandler hit a 21-year-old man in the back of the head with a baseball bat when the victim refused to give him $20.
Driver struck, killed by NJ Transit train in Morris County
A train hit a car in Lincoln Park, New Jersey, killing the driver on Monday morning, NJ Transit officials said.
NYC subway surfing incident leaves teen girl dead, another critical
A teenage girl is dead, and another is critically injured, following a subway surfing incident in Corona, Queens, the NYPD said.
Here's how many weapons the NYC subway scanner pilot program found
The evolved weapon scanners pilot program to detect weapons in at least 20 subway stations across the city finally came to an end, and critics are calling it a colossal failure.
Starbucks CEO says company will fix 'overly complex menu' to reverse sales slump
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced that the coffee giant plans to fix its menu and pricing as it seeks to boost traffic and turn around sagging sales.
Mike Tyson on age concerns ahead of Jake Paul fight: 'I'm a different species of human being'
When asked to give a prediction on the fight the 58-year-old Tyson said "my intention is to hurt this young man."
NYC could allow paid sick leave for pet care
The bill would allow employees to use sick time for pet-related medical care, including any situation where the pet needs medical diagnosis, treatment for a physical illness or injury, or preventative care.