Former firefighter who joined priesthood after 9/11 named honorary FDNY chaplain
The terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, tested the faith of many, but for Tom Colucci, it led to the calling of priesthood.
1 dead, 2 injured after pedestrians hit in Chinatown, police say
One pedestrian died, and two others were injured after being struck by a vehicle in Manhattan's Chinatown Thursday morning.
Shootings and stabbings rock area near West Indian American Day Parade
The NYPD is investigating multiple shootings and stabbings that happened Monday near the West Indian American Day Parade route.
Wildlife rescuers concerned underpass netting is putting birds at risk
New York wildlife advocates are calling for a ban on underpass netting, saying pigeons are getting trapped and dying.
Passengers who helped restrain man on flight to Newark describe chaos
A passenger on a flight to Newark Airport in New Jersey was so disruptive, he had to be duct-taped to his seat.
Victim in Times Square stabbing identified as Bank of America employee
Erin Piacenti was identified as one of the two people stabbed by a woman Monday afternoon in Times Square before police shot and killed the suspect.
NYPD fatally shoots knife-wielding woman who stabbed 2 people in Times Square
The NYPD is investigating a deadly police shooting that occurred in Times Square on Monday afternoon.
Devastation from flash floods in Nepal being felt in NYC
Some families in Queens are desperate for answers as rescue teams continue to search for hundreds of people missing along the Nepal-China border.
Staten Islander asks why express bus service isn't free for students
New York City students get free public transit rides with their OMNY cards, but express buses are excluded.
National Weather Service confirms tornado struck N.Y.'s Atlantic Beach
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado struck Long Island's Atlantic Beach Thursday evening. It's the first confirmed tornado in Nassau County since 2021.
Police investigating after teen found dead in Staten Island condo
Police are investigating after a 19-year-old was found dead Tuesday morning inside a Staten Island condo.
Conditions at Empty Sky in Jersey City draw ire of 9/11 memorial advocates
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
Mamdani not sending rep to NYC Council's pied-à-terre tax hearing
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
Man facing hate crime charges after disrupting NYC synagogue service, police say
A man is facing hate crime charges after a frightening disruption during Shabbat services at a prominent Manhattan synagogue Friday.
New York City Council votes to expand year-round outdoor dining
Previously, only NYC sidewalk cafes could operate in all season, while cafes on the street were open only from April through November.