NYC Comptroller's report grades over half of city buses with a fail for speed and reliability; Manhattan buses perform worst. Proposals to improve include free rides and new busways. MTA faces challenges but shows progress in some areas.

NYPD seeks info on sexual assault on an MTA bus; a 19-year-old was assaulted on September 3, 2025, around 9:42 AM at West 125th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard.

NY Attorney General Letitia James leads a coalition of 20 attorneys general in opposing a DHS policy for indefinite immigrant detention without bond hearings, arguing it violates due process and constitutional rights.

Anthony Smith has been indicted on charges of attempted rape, sexual abuse, and strangulation after allegedly assaulting a woman in Midtown Manhattan.

A 94-year-old man was assaulted at an Upper East Side Apple Store; Lewis Reynolds was indicted for the unprovoked attack, causing bruises and back pain.

Victor Solis indicted for a violent stabbing at a West Harlem subway, charged with attempted murder and assault; good Samaritans and police intervened.

Manhattan expects sunny skies with highs near 80°F today, while borough forecasts show similar conditions with chances of weekend thunderstorms.

Rumors suggest NYC Mayor Eric Adams may leave the mayoral race for a Trump admin role; he has not confirmed these speculations.

A pregnant former custodian at Barnard College alleges unfair layoff by the college, which the college denies, stressing adherence to the union contract's seniority rules. The union has filed a grievance.

Tracks Raw Bar & Grill opened its second location at Grand Central Madison, next to the LIRR ticket window, marking a significant addition for the station.

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.

The NYPD is searching for a man who attempted to rape a woman in a Manhattan nail salon. The assault took place near Herald Square, and the victim was hospitalized with minor injuries.

The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that Trump-era tariffs under the IEEPA were illegal, supporting a legal challenge led by NY Attorney General Letitia James.