Violent mugging in Brooklyn

A woman as placed in a chokehold and slammed to the ground during a mugging in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

Opioid crisis in Orthodox Jewish communities

Opioid abuse is a serious public health issue. The problem affects almost every community, including the Orthodox Jewish communities in the tristate area. But the numbers, and stories that go along with them, are staggering enough that this tight-knit religious community is now listening. Is this a crisis?

Brooklyn eatery among 'Best New Restaurants'

A hidden gem behind the Franklin Avenue train stop in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, is getting some national recognition. Bon Appétit magazine recently featured Hart's in its Best New Restaurants list.

Affordable NYC neighborhoods

This is the time of year new college graduates find places to live on entry-level salaries. So what are the best options for new renters in the high-priced New York market? StreetEasy crunched the numbers to find the best options while also offering new graduates some advice.