NYC builds shelter for at least 500 asylum seeking families in Brooklyn
Families are expected to move in this week. Authorities said security will patrol the site 24/7, but some local leaders have concerns about flooding and fire safety.
MTA temporarily pulls newest subway cars from service
The MTA rolled out state-of-the-art trains on the A and C lines in February.
Crossing guard killed in Queens remembered for devotion to protecting kids
The 63-year-old was doing the job she loved last Friday when she was struck by a dump truck in Woodhaven.
Faith leaders call for more help for asylum seekers in NYC
Dozens marched around the hotel and said they want to help but are struggling with the influx of people.
Columbia University pressured to investigate disgraced Robert Hadden
They say the university never notified patients about the loss of his medical license and history of abuse.
FDNY: Firefighter injured battling blaze at Brooklyn storage unit
A large pile of lithium-ion batteries and dozens of e-bikes were strewn on the street in Sunset Park.
Mudslide disrupts Metro-North & Amtrak service
A mudslide on the tracks in Westchester County is disrupting service on Metro-North's Hudson Line and Amtrak.
Crossing guard struck and killed in Queens
It happened around 8 a.m. Friday at Atlantic Avenue and Woodhaven Boulevard.
"Billy Joel Way" unveiled on Long Island
A street in Billy Joel's hometown was officially renamed in honor of the legendary New Yorker.
Masked gunmen shoot victim during NYC home invasion
It was a terrifying morning for tenants who live in the Flushing, Queens building. They said a group of men forced their way into their home and held guns to their heads while they searched the house.
Police: 18-year-old killed after fainting, falling onto subway tracks
Police said the girl suffered a medical episode and collapsed at a Queens subway station around 6:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Pro-Israeli, pro-Palestinian demonstrators face off across NYC
We've learned about 50 people were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
Long Island woman beats breast cancer, shines at Mets fantasy camp
Pecinka, a baseball enthusiast and nurse educator, said her breast cancer diagnosis five years ago came totally out of left field.
Queens street renamed in honor of fallen FDNY EMS captain
Russo, 61, was stabbed to death while on the job near her station's headquarters on Sept. 29, 2022.
Central Park's iconic Great Lawn closed until spring due to storm, Global Citizen Festival damage
Central Park's iconic Great Lawn is closed for maintenance until April. Officials say it is because it got destroyed during the recent Global Citizen Festival, which went ahead despite torrential rain.