A 72-year-old woman died in a fire on the 19th floor of an East Harlem building. Firefighters, hindered by non-operational elevators, took an hour to control the blaze.

New Yorkers face new hurdles for COVID vaccinations, with prescriptions now needed at CVS and Walgreens due to state regulations, amid awaiting ACIP recommendations and insurance coverage decisions.

New York's weather forecast includes sunny days, showers, and thunderstorms with highs around 79°F in Manhattan today and patchy morning fog in other boroughs.

The U.S. has barred Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and officials from a U.N. meeting, and imposed visa restrictions on Palestinian passport holders, following a Hamas attack.

Central Park playgrounds are being overrun by bold rats that forage through strollers and approach people, causing unease among parents and children, despite a citywide decrease in rat sightings.

ICE arrests in NYC area surged by 56% over the previous year, with a focus extending beyond those with criminal history, facing criticism for targeting a wider scope of immigrants.

A 46-year-old man died in a holding cell at Brooklyn Criminal Court; his death, after a medical episode, is under investigation by the medical examiner.

Nicholas Fuelling is wanted by the NYPD for allegedly running a Hell's Kitchen apartment rental scam, with multiple victims like Miguel Marchese, who collectively lost thousands of dollars.

The Legal Aid Society calls for an investigation into the NYPD's use of facial recognition citing policy breaches and false arrests, involving cases where the technology led to erroneous identifications.

The Eighty Six, a new 35-seat steakhouse by the team behind Corner Store and Catch Hospitality, is opening in New York City with an anticipated scramble for reservations. The menu features upscale steakhouse fare and inventive cocktails.

Federal officials revise Penn Station's expansion plan, avoiding complete demolition of a Midtown block, with a project start slated for 2027 with a more conservative approach focused on efficiency and navigability.

NYPD seeks a suspect for stabbing and slashing a victim at 191 Parkside Avenue, Brooklyn, on April 23, 2025, and asks for public assistance through Crimestoppers.

A Brooklyn woman was sentenced for fraudulently obtaining over $69,000 in COVID-19 small business grants by submitting false records. She pleaded guilty and must perform community service and repay the funds.