Health officials halt planned 10,000-person wedding in Brooklyn
Health officials in New York say they have stopped a planned wedding in Brooklyn which would have allegedly brought together more than 10,000 people.
Gov. Cuomo raises alarm about new virus hot spots
Just 10 ZIP codes represent a quarter of the state's new infections in recent testing, according to the governor. A disproportionate number of new cases have come from communities home to many Orthodox Jews.
Unmasked protester disrupts briefing on NYC COVID hot spots
A press conference from the NYC Health Department turned ugly Thursday after a protester interrupted.
Closures possible in NYC if COVID clusters not contained: Health Dept.
New York City officials are warning that shutdowns of schools and non-essential businesses are possible in COVID hotspots.
Mayor: 'Urgent Action' needed to contain COVID clusters in NYC
Coronavirus infections are rising in Williamsburg, Midwood, Borough Park, and Bensonhurst in Brooklyn and in Kew Gardens and Far Rockaway in Queens.
Dozens of alleged ‘Antifa’ members damage stores in Brooklyn
The NYPD is searching for suspects from a group of people who damaged several storefronts in Williamsburg on Saturday night. Sources tell FOX 5 NY that they were allegedly members of the group known as 'Antifa.'
NYPD searching for pair of suspects in string of anti-Semitic hat thefts in Brooklyn
The NYPD is on the hunt for two men who have allegedly been stealing hats from Hasidic men walking in Bed-Stuy and Williamsburg.
NYPD searching for pair in string of anti-Semitic hat thefts
The NYPD is on the hunt for two men who stole a string of hats from Hasidic men walking in Bed-Stuy and Williamsburg.
Restaurants sell specialty groceries, meal kits to survive pandemic
Restaurants in New York are looking at different ways to stay afloat.
New York state Sen. Salazar tests positive for COVID-19
Sen. Julia Salazar of Brooklyn has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Cops search for man who set two cars on fire in Brooklyn
Police want to find the man who intentionally set fire to two parked vehicles in Williamsburg.
Access limited at 3 city parks to enhance social distancing
At a press conference on Thursday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio hinted that the city may issue restrictions at certain city parks to prevent overcrowding and ensure social distancing.
Mayor de Blasio slammed for breaking up rabbi's funeral
Mayor Bill de Blasio blasted the Jewish community in Williamsburg following a large turnout for a rabbi's funeral during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayor slammed for breaking up rabbi funeral
Mayor Bill de Blasio is being criticized for ordering the break up of a rabbi's funeral in Brooklyn hours after crowds gathered uninterrupted to watch a flyover.
Man stabbed to death inside subway train
An investigation was underway into the stabbing death of a man aboard a subway train in Brooklyn early Tuesday morning.
NYPD, FDNY disperse Orthodox Jewish groups amid COVID-19 outbreak
Videos posted on social media platforms purport to show weddings and prayer groups going on as usual in heavily Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods in Brooklyn.
Thieves steal ATM from inside Brooklyn bar
Police say two guys stole an ATM containing about $1,000 from a bar in Brooklyn.
School gives homeless students free laundry service
An elementary school in New York City has installed an on-site washer and dryer to help families
Vicious stabbing of food delivery man
A food delivery man was the victim of a vicious assault and robbery in Williamsburg, according to the NYPD.
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.