Man accused of mowing down 16-year-old in Queens pleads not guilty
Prosecutors say Edwin Cruz Gomez propositioned 16-year-old Jhoanny Saray Gomez Alvarez and her mother before hitting them with his SUV.
Westchester mandates first responders carry EpiPen with new law
County legislators voted unanimously for first responders to be trained to carry the life-saving device used to treat severe allergic reactions.
NYPD "laser focused" on recruitment after shedding thousands of officers
The NYPD welcomed more than 1,000 recruits into the academy over the summer. Community leaders say, however, thousands more officers are needed to keep crime down.
Video shows Bronx 11-year-old brutally beaten, puppy kicked in shocking attack
A Bronx mother is calling for justice after a group of teens brutally beat her daughter and kicked her puppy.
How grandparents raising their grandchildren are overcoming challenges in NYC
In New York City, about 250,000 children are being raised by relatives - mainly grandparents.
13-year-old shot in the head in Queens, NYPD says
A 13-year-old is in critical condition after getting shot in the head in Queens on Monday morning.
Texas man accused of threatening Zohran Mamdani, Queens DA says
A Texas man is accused of making terroristic threats against NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, the Queens DA's office announced.
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DEA warns about nitazene, a synthetic opioid more powerful than fentanyl
There is a warning about a powerful and potentially new group of synthetic opioids now on New York City's streets.
Queens double homicide suspect Jamel McGriff charged with murder
The man accused of killing an elderly couple and setting them on fire in their Queens home was charged with murder Thursday.
Early detection is key for those with high risk of breast cancer, doctors say
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
At least 5 people shot following NYC West Indian Day Parade 2025
After a day of celebrations, the West Indian American Day Parade route in Brooklyn turned violent on Monday night.
Facial recognition technology error led to wrongful arrest, NYC father says
The Legal Aid Society said this is the seventh wrongful arrest using facial recognition technology they've seen over the last five years.
3 DOC employees suspended after another Rikers death, sources say
Ardit Billa's death has renewed calls from advocates who say it's time for the Rikers Island jail complex to permanently close.
White House cites New York cases in cashless bail rebuke
New York eliminated cash bail for misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies in 2019, but public outcry forced Gov. Kathy Hochul to push through several reforms.
Former Vatican chef who cooked for 2 popes opens restaurant in New York City
CasaSalvo, Chef Salvo Lo Castro's first restaurant in New York City, opened in July.