New York City is accused of fraud over taxi medallion prices
New York Attorney General Letitia James has informed New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer that her office intends to sue the city for $810 million to help hundreds of taxi medallion owners who find themselves hundreds of thousands of dollars in the hole.
De Blasio endorses former 2020 rival Sanders for president
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is endorsing Bernie Sanders for president, a move that puts de Blasio in a position to become a leading voice in opposition to Sanders' newest rival, Mike Bloomberg, his predecessor in leading the nation's largest city.
De Blasio calls police union tweet 'hateful'; proposes precinct security after shootings
In an exclusive interview with FOX 5 NY, de Blasio said he is looking into ways to beef up precinct security without alienating the community.
NYPD sergeants union "declaring war" on Mayor de Blasio following the shootings of two officers
The man, whose name was not immediately released, was captured after he walked into a police station in the Bronx and started shooting shortly before 8 a.m. Sunday. His shots struck a lieutenant in the arm and narrowly missed other police personnel before he ran out of bullets, lay down and tossed his pistol.
Lawmakers demand that undocumented immigrant in ICE custody be turned over to NYC
Immigration activists are accusing the NYPD of assisting ICE agents in placing an undocumented immigrant into ICE custody, going against New York City’s “Sanctuary City” policy.
De Blasio talks road safety, affordable housing, crime in 7th State of the City Address
With two years left in his second term in office, Mayor Bill de Blasio highlighted his accomplishments and plans to make the city more safe and affordable in his seventh State of the City Address on Thursday.
De Blasio delivers 7th State of the City Address
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio talked safety, crime, and making the city more affordable in his seventh State of the City Address.
Coronavirus diagnosis likely to occur in New York City, says de Blasio
New York City Mayor Bil de Blasio said Friday that the spread of the coronavirus was a matter not a matter of it but when in the city.
4 people in NYS under isolation as CDC tests for coronavirus
Four people were under isolation Friday in New York State as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tests for the novel coronavirus, said Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a statement.
ICE ups ante in standoff with NYC: 'This is not a request'
Federal authorities are turning to a new tactic in the escalating conflict over New York City's so-called sanctuary policies, issuing four “immigration subpoenas” to the city for information about inmates wanted for deportation.
New York City ramps up security after Iranian general is killed
The mayor of New York City has ordered the NYPD to take immediate steps to protect key locations across the city after a U.S. airstrike killed Iran's top general.
New York's bail reform takes effect Jan. 1
Major changes came to New York's criminal justice system on Jan. 1, 2020, when bail reform went into effect.
Viral video shows man grab woman off subway
A police union is slamming Mayor Bill de Blasio for an incident aboard a Bronx subway where a man is seen carrying a woman off the car in what appears to be an attempted abduction.
New York leaders call for action in wake of violence against Jews
In the wake of several incidents of violence against Jews, several elected and community leaders in New York are proposing ways to fight hate crimes and foster greater understanding.
Police increase patrols in Jewish areas following anti-Semitic attacks
New York City is increasing its police presence in some Brooklyn neighborhoods with large Jewish populations after possibly anti-Semitic attacks during the Hanukkah holiday, Mayor Bill de Blasio said after the latest episode happened Friday.
New York City rule limiting for-hire cruising is struck down
A state judge on Monday struck down a New York City rule expected to take effect next year that would have limited how much time Uber, Lyft and other for-hire vehicles could spend without passengers in the busiest parts of town.
Judge strikes down NYC ride-share cruising rule
A judge struck down a New York City rule that would have limited how much time Uber, Lyft and other for-hire vehicles could spend without passengers in New York City.
De Blasio vows to end street homelessness 'as we know it'
The Democratic mayor's plan to end street homelessness "as we know it" includes adding 1,000 new "safe haven" beds in houses of worship.
City leaders facing tough questions after murder of Barnard college student
The murder of Barnard College freshman Tessa Majors is sparking anger from some New Yorkers, who are laying the blame for her death at the feet of city officials under whose watch they say crime has been staging a comeback.
Outrage over Barnard College student's death, perceived increase in NYC crime
The brutal murder of Barnard College freshman Tessa Majors is putting the focus city officials and recent increases in crime in New York City.