New York City focusing on these 8 rodent-filled 'rat mitigation zones'
New York City plans to zero in on eight areas so full of vermin that the Department of Health has designated them "rat-mitigation zones."
The 'simple thing' to help reduce the NYC rat population
New York City has a "simple thing" to control the rat population.
Homeless man stabbed to death in Grand Army Plaza
A homeless man was stabbed multiple times in Grand Army Plaza. Another man now faces murder charges.
Man killed after being struck by two vehicles in Brooklyn double hit-and-run
A 61-year-old man was killed after he was struck by two vehicles that fled the scene in Prospect Heights.
Serial shoe snatcher targets women on city streets
A serial shoe snatcher is stealing shoes off of women walking on the streets of New York City.
Man rips sneaker off woman's foot at Brooklyn subway station
The NYPD was searching for the man who ripped a sneaker off a woman's foot inside a subway station in Brooklyn.
5 holiday pop-ups to experience in New York City
If you're looking for something to do during the holidays, here are five pop-up experiences and attractions that could be worth checking out over the next few days in the city.
WWE wrestler Seth Rollins tackled by fan during 'Monday Night Raw' at Barclays Center
A man was arrested after tackling WWE star Seth Rollins during a broadcast of Monday Night Raw at the Barclays Center.
Inside look at Christian Dior exhibition at Brooklyn Museum
From Christian Dior's first collection in 1947 to the present, an exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum includes objects taken primarily from the Dior archives.
Touring portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama are in Brooklyn
The Smithsonian's portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama are on view at the Brooklyn Museum.
Barclays Center usher is breast cancer survivor, amputee and inspiration
Seeing Sharon Spencer smile with fans, you'd never know she's a single mom and breast cancer survivor.
Arrest in third shoving incident onto subway tracks in a week
Police arrested a homeless man in connection with a shoving incident onto subway tracks in Brooklyn.
Woman attacked after telling teens to put on masks
The NYPD wants to find two people who viciously assaulted a woman who told them to put on masks.
MTV scraps indoor show for VMAs, moves to outdoor performances
A statement by MTV and the Barclays Center promised the show would "pay homage to the incredible resiliency of New York with several outdoor performances around the City with limited or no audience."
Brooklyn teacher dies with coronavirus
Sandra Santos-Vizcaino, who taught third grade at an elementary school in Brooklyn, is the first New York City school teacher reported to have died of COVID-19.
Saxophonist plays “New York, New York” from balcony in Brooklyn
A saxophonist took to his balcony on March 18 to raise the spirits of neighbors in the Prospect Heights section of Brooklyn who have been stuck at home due to the city’s COVID-19 outbreak.
Mural honoring Kobe, Gianna Bryant painted in Brooklyn
Local artist Efren Andaluz created a mural in honor of the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna.
Restaurants reduce waste by delivering food in reusable containers
DeliverZero promises food delivery with zero-waste by providing restaurants with durable and reusable BPA-free plastic packaging.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is free on winter weekdays
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is offering free admission on weekdays through the end of February. That means a family or other group could save a lot of money.
Oprah tour to feature Michelle Obama, JLo, the Rock
Oprah Winfrey’s going on tour, and she’s bringing a rock-star lineup with her, including former first lady Michelle Obama and Grammy- and Oscar-winner Lady Gaga.