NYC crime stats: Major felonies down, but youth violence on the rise
While murder, rape and shootings have decreased, other crimes like assaults, car thefts and shoplifting remain stubbornly high.
Google Flight testing price guarantee, will refund if your air ticket gets cheaper
If you bought a flight ticket and the price dropped, air travelers could be eligible for a refund through Google’s new program.
Rookie NYPD officer shot in Queens; 'armed and dangerous' suspect sought
A rookie NYPD officer who had been on the job for just three months was shot, and police are describing the suspect as "armed and dangerous."
Man pushed down stairs, beaten, robbed inside Times Square train station: NYPD
Authorities say the suspect punched and kicked the 41-year-old male victim before robbing him.
10 kids hospitalized from spicy gum used in TikTok challenge
In the TikTok challenge, people chew the gum and try to blow a bubble despite how hot the gum is. Officials say the gum is equivalent to pepper spray.
Boy, 16, charged in fatal Brooklyn broad daylight shooting of teen
The 16-year-old arrested in connection to the fatal shooting has been charged with murder, the NYPD said.
Rookie NYPD officer shot in Queens
A rookie NYPD officer who had been on the job for just three months is reportedly in stable condition after being shot in Jamaica, Queens on Wednesday afternoon.
What is Lemon8?: TikTok parent company introduces new social media app
The app, called Lemon8, is a photo-based app that could be described as a mixture of Instagram and Pinterest with sprinkles of videos that resemble those posted on TikTok.
City reaches 'historic' agreement with police union
After years without a formal contract, the NYPD has finally reached an agreement with City Hall that includes pay raises and a shorter work week.
Arrests made in violent attack, robbery on Midtown subway
The six suspects are accused of attacking and robbing two people on a subway train, the NYPD said.
Apple working to repair Weather app outage
Scores of iPhone users recently reported having issues when opening the app, which provides live weather information and forecasts for regions around the world.
TikTok fined $15.9M by UK watchdog for misusing children’s data
The watchdog says TikTok allowed as many as 1.4 million kids in the U.K. under 13 to use the app despite the platform's rules prohibiting children that young from setting up accounts.
Pair attacked, violently robbed on Midtown subway; 6 suspects sought
Police seek six suspects in connection to a violent NYC subway attack and robbery.
Arrests made in deadly NYC gay bar druggings, 1 suspect still at large
The NYPD is calling the two homicides part of a citywide robbery pattern involving at least 17 incidents.
‘God must have put you in my car!’: Uber driver donates kidney to passenger
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
Members of Congress active on TikTok defend app’s impact to reach voters
Congressional members on TikTok say they use it to connect with voters they wouldn't otherwise reach. But most lawmakers are in favor of limiting the popular social media app or even banning it.
2 shot, killed in Astoria; 3 suspects wanted
The NYPD is searching for three suspects wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of two men.
Prisoner death in NYC police lockup under investigation
The NYPD is investigating the death of a man found unresponsive in a police precinct jail cell.
Twitter pulls check mark from main New York Times account
Twitter has removed the verification check mark on the main account of The New York Times, one of CEO Elon Musk’s most despised news organizations.
NYPD and FDNY Battle of the Badges feature female fighters for the first time
The sold-out event showcased the 'FDNY Bravest Boxing' team against the 'NYPD Finest boxing,'