NYC Council Member Restler proposes legislation to make the city's outdoor dining permanent, easing the permit process for restaurants and addressing issues like sanitation and street clearance.

A man is sought by Brooklyn's 83rd Precinct for a home burglary and sexual assault involving a 43-year-old woman. The suspect stole items and fled on foot. The NYPD urges public assistance in the investigation.

New York Attorney General Letitia James released body camera footage from the case of Hugh Davis, who died during an encounter with police, as part of an ongoing transparency effort.

A man, Joseph Wichard, is charged with Attempted Rape and Sexual Abuse after trying to assault a nail salon worker in Manhattan. The DA is pursuing justice with support for the survivor.

The NYC Council approved the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan, the largest rezoning in 20 years, to create 12,000 homes with 4,200 affordable units and bring 7,000 jobs and $413 million in community improvements.

A 16-year-old has been indicted for the murder of a 13-year-old outside a Queens Dunkin' Donuts following an argument, with potential life imprisonment.

A former NYC Department of Correction employee was indicted for not reporting over $135,000 received from inmates' associates and faces tax fraud charges.

The National Weather Service predicts varied weather for New York, with initial sunny skies turning to rain from Saturday night into Columbus Day, and potential strong winds in Queens and coastal areas.

Federal prosecutors deny that DOJ social media activity affects Luigi Mangione's fair trial rights regarding his charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO.

A family claims to have found a blade in their hot dog at Nathan's in Coney Island, which they shared in a viral TikTok video. The incident is under investigation by NYC Health Department.

An 11-year-old boy was found shot dead in Newburgh, New York, triggering a school lockdown. Police are investigating the incident with no further details released.

A fire in Downtown Hicksville damaged businesses and a church. It started in a basement, was not caused by a gas leak, and resulted in no civilian casualties but one minor firefighter injury. The cause is under investigation.

Twelve people were injured in a Bronx apartment fire, with local heroes rescuing some trapped residents before firefighters arrived. The cause is under investigation.