Ex-Mount Vernon police official accused of involvement in shooting, prosecutors say

A former Mount Vernon police official faces attempted murder charges for allegedly being the getaway driver in a Bronx shooting, prosecutors said.

• Aug 5

NYC lawmakers announce "comprehensive review" of e-bike safety

In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.

• Aug 4

Applications outnumber seats 3-to-1 for NYC's 2-K program

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the city's 2-K program received nearly three times as many applications as there were available seats.

• Aug 4

Man shot by officer after charging at car with knife on Long Island, police say

A Nassau County police officer shot a man in the face after he allegedly smashed a patrol car window with a knife in Westbury, Long Island, police said.

• Aug 4

Fire in Astor Park subway station injures 12, delays trains

A fire broke out on board a subway vacuum car early Tuesday morning at the Astor Place station, causing injuries and some trains to be suspended.

• Aug 4

After Delaney Hall detainee dies in ICE custody, emotions run high at protest

Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.

• Aug 4

Some 9/11 families defend Mayor Mamdani's inclusion at upcoming remembrance ceremony

Some 9/11 families are defending New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inclusion in this year's solemn remembrance ceremony after an online petition asked he not attend​.

• Aug 3

Here's why a Girl Scout camp in upstate New York is prioritizing knitting

For most kids, summer camp is a time to make new friends and explore the outdoors, but at a Girl Scout camp in upstate New York, campers are learning a different skill: knitting.

• Aug 3

New York Blood Center declares blood crisis, says shortage has become "dire"

The blood crisis is hitting New York City for the second time this summer.

• Aug 3

NYC Council to hold hearing about pied-à-terre tax after rollout creates confusion

There has been so much confusion about the pied-à-terre tax and the way city notified homeowners​, the City Council has scheduled a public hearing to demand answers.

• Aug 3

Power back on at American Dream Mall in N.J. after outage

The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.

• Aug 4

Police investigating fatal stabbing inside luxury Long Island City apartment

Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a Queens man inside a luxury apartment building in Long Island City on Saturday.

• Aug 3

Downpours batter N.Y., N.J. communities, causing flooding, downed trees

Strong downpours have dumped rain on parts of New York and New Jersey that are still recovering from last week's severe weather.

• Aug 3

Major crime in NYC hits record lows for first 7 months of year, police say

New York City is seeing historic lows in crime with the fewest murders and shootings for the first seven months of the year, according to NYPD data.

• Aug 3

More flooding concerns in NYC, parts of N.J. as rain soaks the Tri-State

New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.

• Aug 3

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