Rep. Torres introduces lithium-ion battery standards
Last year, 219 fires were caused by devices that use the batteries, resulting in 147 injuries and six deaths.
"Excluded workers" march across Manhattan Bridge for unemployment benefits
The Unemployment Bridge Program would add $500 million to help freelance, self-employed and undocumented workers.
Parents accuse Columbia of "evicting" day care center
The university said the program was mismanaged, but the parents are fighting to keep it open.
Boil water advisory remains in effect in Hoboken
The city's 58,000 residents had little to no water for at least 36 hours after a water main ruptured Monday.
Oscars gift suite to feature shoes designed by Brooklyn teen
A few years ago, the middle schooler started designing clothes and shoes, and came up with her company, Lane 1.
Alligator in Brooklyn's Prospect Park evokes memories of Chicago's Chance the Snapper
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation employees caught the 4-foot alligator in a lake in Prospect Park after maintenance workers spotted it Sunday morning.
Alligator found in Prospect Park lake
Parks employees say the 4-foot gator was in poor condition and has been taken to the Bronx Zoo for rehabilitation.
Pride flag set on fire outside SoHo restaurant
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is now investigating, as police search for the suspect.
Queens deli owner recovering after man opened fire with pistol and AR-15
A deli owner in South Ozone Park said he was ambushed by a man who used to rent a room above his business.
Neighbors oppose delivery workers hub on Upper West Side
There are also concerns over workers charging their bikes' lithium-ion batteries.
Charter school pays final respects to slain kindergarten teacher
The body of the 33-year-old mother of three was found last week in a shallow grave in Kearny.
Partner of slain FDNY EMT takes stand at trial of Jose Gonzalez
Monique Williams described how their ambulance was hijacked by a man who then ran over her colleague.
Hip hop industry remembers subtle genius David Jude Jolicoeur of De La Soul
Native of Brooklyn and Amityville, Long Island, revered for lyrics that changed the game.
Harlem tenants face eviction after rental assistant program did not make payments
Jasna Willie and her daughter lived in a homeless shelter before a city program helped her move into their apartment.
NYPD: 2 men in critical condition after hit-and-runs in Queens
Police are looking for the drivers in both cases.