34th Street busway proposed by DOT
The DOT is proposing this busway after the "remarkably successful installation" of a similar busway on 14th Street.
New NY law would hold owners accountable after pit bulls attack tiny dog
Penny's Law is aimed at imposing stricter penalties on irresponsible pet owners following a brutal attack on Penny the Chihuahua by two pit bulls.
Pit bulls in UWS attack allegedly killed dog months earlier in Central Park
New concerns are growing on Manhattan’s Upper West Side as residents say the same pair of pit bulls involved in a brutal attack on a chihuahua named Penny last weekend were also responsible for a deadly mauling in January.
Columbia University lays off 180 staff after Trump cuts $400M in federal funds
Columbia University is laying off nearly 180 staff members following President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel $400 million in federal funding over the school’s handling of pro-Palestinian protests.
Pharrell, Zendaya, Rihanna pregnancy surprise lead 2025 Met Gala tribute to Black style
The biggest surprise of the night was Rihanna's newly-announced baby bump as the 2025 Met Gala paid tribute to Black designers and raised $31M for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.
Owners demand action after pit bulls maul service dog on NYC street l Caught on camera
A dog is fighting for her life after the owners say two pit bulls attacked her, unprovoked, in NYC. The incident was caught on camera.
Food cart vendor shot in Times Square after dispute with group of people; 3 arrested
A food cart vendor was shot on Wednesday morning in Times Square following a dispute with a group of young people, the NYPD said.
White powder sent to Manhattan Criminal Courthouse triggers hazmat response
A suspicious package containing white powder was reported Wednesday afternoon at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse, causing a hazmat response. No injuries have been reported.
Suspect arrested in deadly NYC subway stabbing: NYPD
Police say they have arrested and charged Luis Jose-Duarte, 46, with the killing of John Sheldon, 38, on April 25 inside the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall subway station in Lower Manhattan
Man, 23, charged with murder after Harlem grandmother killed in crossfire
A man was arrested and charged with murder after a NYC grandmother was fatally shot while standing on the sidewalk, police said.
NYC Council passes bill regulating noisy non-essential helicopter flights from city heliports
The New York City Council has voted for stricter regulations of non-essential helicopter flights from city-owned heliports, following a helicopter crash on April 10 that killed six people.
NYC attorney indicted for allegedly sexually assaulting six women
Ryan Hemphill, 43, a private equity executive, has been accused of turning his Manhattan apartment into a torture chamber of "grotesque sexual violence" by prosecutors and raping six women.
Pro-Palestinian protesters appear to attempt CCNY campus takeover
A group of students have reportedly gathered on the quad at City College of New York to protest the ongoing war in Gaza.
61-year-old grandmother killed in Harlem crossfire, police say
Police are investigating after a 61-year-old grandmother was shot and killed in Harlem after being caught in a crossfire. Mayor Adams condemned the shooting, as police say they have a person of interest in custody.
Your guide to SummerStage 2025: Dates, headliners and where to go
SummerStage 2025 brings 70+ concerts to NYC parks, from indie rock to Afrobeat. Most shows are free—find out who’s playing, where to go, and how to get tickets.
Federal government takes control of Penn Station renovation
The federal government is now in charge of the long-awaited Penn Station renovation. U.S. Transportation officials say Amtrak and the Department of Transportation will oversee the $7 billion project, replacing the MTA.
Harvey Weinstein retrial continues with slow jury selection as judge approves hospital transfer
A Manhattan judge has approved Harvey Weinstein’s legal team’s request to move him from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital as his retrial continues.
1 killed in triple stabbing at NYC bodega; teen injured in separate attack
A 14-year-old boy was stabbed in the face near Times Square, less than two hours after a deadly bodega stabbing in Inwood left one man dead and two others injured, according to the NYPD.
Roosevelt Island turkey 'Rosie' spotted searching for a mate in Manhattan
Rosie, Roosevelt Island's most eligible turkey bachelorette, is now turning heads in Manhattan.
'Very Sexy' Victoria's Secret billboard called 'very illegal' by NYC officials
A billboard in Midtown Manhattan is getting attention—and not just for its models in lingerie. The City of New York has called out Victoria’s Secret over its “Very Sexy" advertisement, claiming it violates several city regulations.