Hunt for murder suspect mistakenly released from Rikers Island
The Department of Correction is scrambling to find a murder suspect mistakenly released from Rikers Island Jail.
Man shot in face and chest as he answered front door: Cops
A man was shot in the face and chest as he answered the front door of his apartment in Brooklyn, said police.
2 NYPD officers shot while responding to 911 call in Brooklyn
Two NYPD officers were shot, but not seriously injured while responding to a call in Brooklyn. The gunman was taken to a local hospital for a mental evaluation.
Man trying to retrieve phone crushed to death by elevator
Officials say a man in New York City was fatally crushed by elevator machinery while trying to retrieve a cell phone that had apparently fallen down the shaft.
Rescued harbor seal now lives at New York Aquarium
The seal, named Sidney, was likely born premature and left on the sand in Laguna Beach by her mother. She now lives at the New York Aquarium.
Patient bites FDNY paramedic in the face in Brooklyn
An FDNY paramedic answering an emergency call in Brooklyn was seriously injured after being bitten in the face by a patient early Friday morning.
Brooklyn anti-crime patrol leader accused of sexual abuse of teen
Jacob Daskal, 62, was arrested Thursday morning and charged with coercing a 15-year-old minor to engage in illicit sexual conduct.
Cooped-up renters search market for amenities
Apartment hunters are looking for deals on rentals with lots of amenities.
NY testing 'COVID passport'
With the limited resumption of sporting events at venues in New York, Madison Square Garden and the Barclays Center will be used as testing grounds for a new digital pass that could confirm the owner's COVID status.
Fiery crash shuts Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in Brooklyn
Eastbound lanes of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway were closed during rush hour on Wednesday after a fiery crash involving at least four vehicles.
Brooklyn 'serial killer' handyman indicted for 3 murders
The Brooklyn DA says Kevin Gavin did odd jobs for his neighbors at the Carter G. Woodson Houses and killed at least three of them.
Arrest made in deadly stabbing at illegal Brooklyn gambling den
An ex-con was arrested in the deadly stabbing of a Good Samaritan who tried to break up a fight outside an illegal gambling den in Brooklyn
1 dead, 3 wounded in stabbing at Brooklyn illegal gambling den
One man was stabbed to death and three others were wounded Friday night during what police say may have been a foiled robbery attempt at an illegal gambling den in Brooklyn.
Vaccine sites in Brooklyn, Queens expand eligibility
The sites at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn and at York College in Queens have expanded appointment eligibility to their entire boroughs, regardless of zip code.
Peter Luger Steak House uses wax figures to fill seats
Peter Lugar steak house is hosting some famous guests... as wax figures.
Active-duty military begins giving vaccines in New York area
Active-duty personnel began to administer coronavirus vaccine shots at new hubs in New York this week and have been staffing sites in New Jersey since earlier this month.
More vaccination sites open in Brooklyn and Queens
This week, appointments at both locations are set aside for people from certain ZIP codes. After that, the sites will open up to eligible residents throughout the rest of the borough in which they're located.
Boy killed by school bus in Brooklyn
A young boy was hit and killed by a school bus in Queens on Wednesday morning.
'Shmoney dance' rapper Bobby Shmurda released from NY prison
Brooklyn-based 'Hot Boy' rapper Bobby Shmurda was released from a New York State prison Tuesday morning.
Death of baby found in Brooklyn dumpster ruled a homicide
The death of a baby found in a dumpster in Brooklyn last week has been ruled a homicide, police said Tuesday.