2 people injured after a crane collapse in New York City, source says
One civilian and one firefighter were injured and in stable condition as a result of a crane collapse Wednesday morning in New York City, according to a source with the New York City Fire Department.
2023-07-26 20:49
New York City agrees to pay more than $13 million over police tactics used at George Floyd demonstrations
New York City has agreed to pay more than $13 million to settle a class action lawsuit that accuses the city's police department of using unlawful tactics against protesters following the death of George Floyd, according to a proposed settlement filed in a Manhattan federal court Wednesday.
2023-07-21 04:57
New York City appoints its first Latino police commissioner Edward Caban
New York City has appointed its first Latino police commissioner as authorities work to diversify leadership of the country's largest department and curb the city's crime rate.
2023-07-18 04:51
Man accused of shooting 4 people from a scooter in NYC appears before judge
A Brooklyn man accused in a string of random shootings across New York City appeared before a judge by video Monday to formally face charges in the rampage that left one person dead and three others wounded, according to the Queens District Attorney's Office.
2023-07-11 08:26
Exonerated Central Park Five member will win primary for NYC council seat in Harlem, CNN projects
Yusef Salaam, an exonerated member of the Central Park Five has won the Democratic primary for a New York City Council seat in Harlem, CNN projects, after a reallocation of ranked-choice voting results expanded Salaam's lead.
2023-07-06 23:47
No credible security threats ahead of 47th annual Macy's 4th of July fireworks show, NYPD says
New York officials say there are no credible threats ahead of Tuesday's annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration in Manhattan, but there will be heightened security, including thousands of police officers, across the city.
2023-07-04 06:47
How to watch the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest
Thousands of people will gather at Coney Island on Tuesday to watch competitive eaters scarf down mountains of sausages and buns during the annual Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest.
2023-07-04 02:28
Fire that killed 4 at NYC e-bike store was caused by lithium ion batteries, fire commissioner says
The early-morning fire at an e-bike store in lower Manhattan that left four dead was caused by lithium-ion batteries, the city's fire commissioner said Tuesday.
2023-06-20 23:47
Cities across the Northeast experience better air quality indexes as hazardous wildfire smoke subsides
Sorely missed blue skies are returning and cities across the northeastern US are experiencing better air quality indexes after the monstrous cloud of smoke spewed by the wildfires in Canada dissipates.
2023-06-10 22:17
Where the smoke from Canadian wildfires is headed next
Around 75 million people in the US are under air quality alerts related to the wildfires raging across Canada, as officials urge people to limit time spent outdoors and mask up for enhanced protection.
2023-06-08 22:21
Binance Money Trail Reveals $70 Billion Flowing Through Silvergate, Signature
Crypto exchange Binance and related entities shuttled some $70 billion through accounts at now-defunct Silvergate Bank and Signature
2023-06-08 11:22
La Guardia and Newark flight delays over Canada wildfire smoke
US officials warn travellers to and from New York City to expect delays as visibility plunges.
2023-06-08 04:17