Bronx man arrested in connection with attempted subway assault
44-year-old Patrick Robles was taken into custody on Wednesday in connection with the June 9 attack.
NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell officially steps down from historic post
Usually when high-ranking members of the NYPD leave, there's great pomp and circumstance and ceremony, not this time.
Apple is now the first publicly traded company valued at $3 trillion
Apple is now the first publicly traded company to close a trading day with a $3 trillion market value, marking another milestone for a technology juggernaut that has reshaped society with a line-up of products that churn out eye-popping profits.
Another teen dies in subway surfing incident
Police say another teenager has died after he fell from a train while subway surfing in Queens.
Mayor Adams, NYC Council reach deal on $107B budget deal
The deal will spare cuts to libraries across the city, but there will be at least $29M in cuts to homeless service providers.
Bronx man wanted for sexually abusing, attempting to rape children: NYPD
Police say Ernest Robinson, 31, sexually abused one child in 2021, and attempted to rape another in May of this year.
Chinatown e-bike shop shuts down after dangerous battery incident
FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanaugh says at least 115 lithium-ion batteries were removed from a Chinatown shop and the business was issued multiple summonses before being shut down.
Fire breaks out at Tiffany & Co. flagship store in Manhattan
Two people suffered injuries and were treated at a hospital.
Brooklyn subway stabbing: Charges dropped against Jordan Williams
A Brooklyn grand jury declined to indict Williams, determining he had acted in self-defense after the man, DeVictor Ouedraogo, punched him and his girlfriend.
Top contenders for NYPD commissioner: Maddrey, Banks, and Caban lead discussions
Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey, the city's Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks, and NYPD First Deputy Commissioner Edward Caban are in the talks for the next NYPD commissioner.
MTA holds first post-COVID auditions for subway musicians
Officials from MTA Arts and Design received 128 applications and narrowed those down to 46 who auditioned Wednesday for a spot in the city’s Music Under New York program. About 25 will be chosen later this summer.
ASTM North America unveils plan for Penn Station renovation
On Wednesday, ASTM North America unveiled its vision to renovate Penn Station, making it open-air with a towering entrance and facade.
Yusef Salaam takes lead in New York City Council primary
While all three candidates focused on promoting affordable housing and controlling gentrification in Harlem, Salaam capitalized on his celebrity in neighborhoods that consider the Central Park Five — also called the Exonerated Five —heroes.
Starbucks adds 3 new frozen drinks to its permanent menu
The three new beverages were inspired by customer and barista creations from other Starbucks Refreshers, the company said.
NYC crime: Woman, 24, placed in headlock, robbed in Queens subway
It happened at the Elmhurst Avenue subway station. The individual was last seen fleeing on foot, police said.
NYC subway chokehold: Daniel Penny to be arraigned in death of Jordan Neely
Penny was indicted by a grand jury in connection with Neely’s death back on June 14. He was initially arrested on a second-degree manslaughter charge.
NYC mandates 'mindful breathing' exercises in public schools
The exercises will be mandated for 2 to 5 minutes every day to help students deal with stress and help them learn.
Instagram, Facebook adding more parental controls
Instagram and Facebook are adding new parental supervision tools and privacy features beginning Tuesday, but critics say the steps don't go far enough.
With feds' blessing, governor presses ahead with congestion pricing
U.S. Transportation officials have given the go-ahead for a still undetermined toll to drivers who enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.
Former LIRR employees challenge marijuana policies after positive tests
Both Long Island Railroad employees tested positive for marijuana metabolites, and although the use of marijuana is legal in New York state, there are exceptions.