NYPD seeks public help in finding suspects of a series of armed robberies targeting lottery tickets in Manhattan and Queens, with nearly $7,000 stolen.

NYPD officers shot a man who confronted them with a knife in a Bronx building after an attempted air conditioner theft call. The man is in stable condition; the incident is under investigation.

Man arrested for fatal stabbing of Bronx teen Caleb Rijos; NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch criticizes system's handling of mentally ill offender with past arrests.

Kohl's plans to close 27 stores by April due to underperformance and a focus on optimizing operations amid sales challenges. They'll also shut a California e-commerce center as they adjust to changing retail and consumer behaviors.

NYC bodega owners offer a $5,000 reward for information on the "Midnight Smashers" ATM heists, with UBA demanding improved security from city officials. Police have made progress with an arrest.

A five-alarm fire struck a Bronx apartment building, injuring seven including firefighters. Hindered by heavy winds, 200 personnel responded and residents were displaced, taking shelter at PS 76 and on an MTA bus. The cause remains unknown.

A bulldog puppy was found dead in a backpack on Long Island, and Suffolk County SPCA is offering a $3,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Frontier Airlines is launching low-cost flights from JFK to Miami, Dallas, and Los Angeles, with fares starting at $19, intensifying competition with American Airlines.

NYC Councilmember Vickie Paladino hinted at using laser pointers to damage congestion pricing cameras, igniting legal and ethical debate. MTA Chair condemns such acts as the system faces scrutiny.

A 15-year-old boy was killed and two other teens were injured in separate shootings, while an unrelated stabbing in East Harlem left a 17-year-old dead.

The Angel Shot app, designed to improve safety in bars, allows patrons to discreetly request help with coded distress signals. Over 50 establishments are using the app, with plans for national expansion.

A book borrowed in 1952 was returned after 72 years to the NYPL's Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, offering a glimpse into the city's past and avoiding late fees due to a recent policy change.

A Queens fire seriously injured one person and left over 20 homeless; FDNY is investigating the cause, potentially a lithium-ion battery. Firefighters controlled the blaze in about two hours. The Red Cross is assisting those displaced.