A young entrepreneur who cut her teeth in San Francisco's biotech scene is now leading one of medicine's most controversial ventures from Manhattan's Upper East Side. Seven years after a Chinese scientist went to prison for creating the first gene-edited babies, Cathy Tie believes she can prove the technology is ready—if society will let her.

Woman's body found in East Harlem identified as Bonnie Schulman-Rice; police suspect she died from a drug overdose. No arrests made as investigation continues.

Rabbi Alvin Kass, NYPD Chief Chaplain, died at 89 after nearly 60 years of service; remembered for his dedication and compassion by the city and fellow leaders.

Harlem residents are experiencing persistent brown tap water issues, causing concern and inconvenience despite DEP assurances of safety due to minerals.

Manhattan's East River parking lot is being converted into an outdoor gym and community space, part of a wider initiative to revitalize Kips Bay and the waterfront.

NYPD searches for a man involved in a Brooklyn home invasion and sexual assault; suspect entered a woman's home and stole her belongings after the attack.

An 11-year-old Brooklyn boy, Jacob Pritchett, is missing, and authorities suspect foul play. His mother is held at Rikers for not producing him, and searches, including in a landfill, have yielded no clues.

A 75-foot Norway spruce from East Greenbush, NY, will be the 2023 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, lit up with over 50,000 LED lights and a Swarovski star.

Jerona Smith pleaded guilty to stealing $24,000 from elderly clients and attempting to take an additional $54,000, with sentencing set for January 20, 2026.

New York AG Letitia James announced an Election Protection Hotline to help resolve voting issues for the November election, starting from the early voting period through Election Day.

Tylek McPherson was indicted on multiple charges for slashing a man near Astor Place, with the Manhattan DA's Office providing support for victims of violence.

Misty Copeland performed her final show with the American Ballet Theatre, celebrating her ground-breaking career and her influence on diversity in ballet.

Manhattan DA Alvin L. Bragg, Jr.'s office has repatriated stolen artifacts to Poland and Italy, including a 4th-century glass fragment and a 16th-century manuscript looted by Nazis.