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Jackson Heights community demands permanent shutdown of 'Market of Sweethearts'
After a local brothel reopened hours after an NYPD raid, residents are speaking out against the ongoing lawlessness on Roosevelt Avenue.
245 Park Ave: SL Green’s $225M renovation turns office space into gold
The massive Midtown tower is officially 100% leased after a major rebrand, proving that upgrading your assets is the ultimate power move.
Bronx hit-and-run: NYPD officer struck by driver at rowdy gathering
The officer is in stable condition while the driver remains on the run after speeding away from a chaotic South Bronx scene.
Hell’s Kitchen apartment fire leaves one dead after Saturday morning blaze
A morning fire in a historic Theater District building was caused by an electrical issue, officials say.
St. Bernadette relics: Inside the touring display of the teen saint
A golden reliquary containing parts of St. Bernadette Soubirous is currently making a 140-stop tour across the U.S.
Annabel Richter: NYC student's tragic death sparks new legal developments
New details emerge in the case of an FIT student who was drugged and raped while dying from a fentanyl overdose.
Fabiana Cabello death in Queens: Mother charged with murder
Prosecutors say five-year-old Fabiana Cabello suffered fatal injuries after being locked in a bedroom with her mother.
Amazon NYC jobs at risk as labor bill tensions rise
Amazon is threatening to close 15 NYC warehouses and cut thousands of jobs if a new labor bill passes, and history shows they aren't bluffing.
Queens tragedy: mother confesses to killing 5-year-old daughter
A young girl in South Richmond Hill has died after her mother allegedly made a chilling admission to emergency dispatchers.
Neko Health: Why the $499 Body Scan Startup is the New NYC Status Symbol
With a 50,000-person waitlist and a guest list featuring Karlie Kloss and Steve Cohen, this health-tech startup is securing the bag in NYC.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani stands by NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch
Despite pressure from democratic socialist allies to fire the police commissioner after a controversial ICE shooting, the mayor is staying the course.
Jose Mercedes: Off-duty NYPD detective fights back after stabbing
A veteran detective explains why he chased his attackers for five blocks after they mugged him for a sentimental gold chain.
Carvel cake fail: NYC customer gets viral birthday message blunder
A birthday surprise turned into a total mood when a cake decorator took custom instructions way too literally.
Zohran Mamdani: NYC Mayor launches NYPD review after broken campaign promises
The Mayor's new use-of-force review is official, but it highkey misses the mark on several major pledges he made while campaigning.
New York mayor Zohran Mamdani calls to ban ICE after Manhattan shooting
The mayor says agents in plainclothes resembled mass shooters during an operation where a 28-year-old was shot in front of his child.
Oscar Belgal: Bronx shooting by ICE agents sparks debate on migrant status
The shooting of a man with a lengthy criminal history has ignited a clash between local politicians and residents over sanctuary city policies.
New York City crash in the Bronx leaves one dead and nine injured
A driver allegedly speeding to beat a traffic light triggered a multi-car pileup that struck pedestrians in the Allerton neighborhood.
ICE Agent Shoots Man in Bronx as Five-Year-Old Sat in Car
New York officials are demanding an end to ICE operations in the city after a shooting left a man wounded and a young child in the line of fire.
ICE officials defend shooting of suspect in NYC car with child onboard
DHS and ICE officials are doubling down after agents fired on a car containing a five-year-old in Marble Hill, calling the suspect a dangerous target.
Big Apple Triathlon returns to NYC after two-year hiatus
The city’s classic swim-bike-run event is back this weekend with a new name and organizer, but can it avoid the drama of past years?
ICE agent shoots man in NYC while child is in the car
The Mayor is demanding federal action after an immigration agent opened fire in the Bronx during an incident that left a man hospitalized.
NYC Public Schools Under Federal Investigation for Sexual Misconduct
The Department of Education is probing claims that the district may have ignored or covered up nearly 2,000 instances of staff-on-student abuse.
Wall Street profits are hitting $90B as AI deals go crazy
New York City's finance sector is seeing record-breaking gains, but looming economic risks could threaten the momentum.
NYC AI hearing: Anthropic whistleblower to testify on kill switch bills
The city is turning up the heat on big tech with mandatory kill switches and massive rewards for whistleblowers.
Ken Griffin $3B Carnegie Mellon donation to Miami stings NYC
The Citadel CEO skipped New York for his record-breaking university gift, and local business leaders aren't hiding their disappointment.
Manhattan office space: Why Lexington and Third Avenues are trending
As prime NYC office space runs dry and prices hit $200+ per square foot, companies are pivoting to secondary corridors for better value.
New York Muslim Film Festival is finally here to change the narrative
NYC's first-ever Muslim Film Festival is taking over Manhattan with a lineup of 12 groundbreaking shorts and a star-studded jury.
Zohran Mamdani: NYC Mayor’s New Antisemitism Plan Faces Major Backlash
The mayor's $29 million strategy to fight hate crime is hitting a wall after refusing to adopt a formal definition of antisemitism.
Sherry-Lehmann: 20,000 bottles of rare wine still waiting to be claimed
After the iconic NYC wine shop imploded, millions in inventory is stuck in a basement, and the landlord just wants it gone.
Zohran Mamdani: NYC's pied-a-terre tax rollout drama continues
A judge just told the city to restart the process, but Mayor Mamdani is holding his ground.
Zohran Mamdani: NYC Mayor’s New Antisemitism Plan Faces Major Backlash
Jewish leaders are calling out the mayor’s new multimillion-dollar strategy, arguing it ignores the real tea behind rising hate: anti-Zionism.
Sherry-Lehmann wine shop loses wild RICO lawsuit against NYT journalist
The defunct retailer tried to blame a Pulitzer-winning scribe and former execs for its collapse, but the judge wasn't buying the conspiracy theory.
Brooklyn subway accident leaves man dead at Utica Avenue station
A 57-year-old man was killed Monday after his bag reportedly got caught in closing subway doors.
El Pollo Loco is expanding to NYC as it chases national chain status
The West Coast favorite is hitting the East Coast next year, but can its grilled chicken win over a budget-conscious market?
Zohran Mamdani: NYC Mayor denies Jimmy Kimmel’s selfie request with Trump
The Mayor kept it professional on 'Live' in Brooklyn, prioritizing the Sunnyside Yard housing project over a viral photo op with the president.
Zohran Mamdani: NYC Mayor’s team allegedly plotting 'influencer' smear campaign
City Hall aides are reportedly gearing up to target top CEOs to build momentum for massive tax hikes, leaving the NYC business world on high alert.
Zohran Mamdani: NYC Mayor faces heat over new free opera ticket plan
The city is partnering with the Metropolitan Opera to give away 70,000 free tickets, but critics say the vibe is way off given other city issues.
NYC nor'easter brings surreal flooding and dangerous tree collapses
As round two of a brutal weekend storm slams New York, residents are dealing with flooded streets, power outages, and life-threatening debris.
Amazon driver caught on camera peeing in Greenwich Village apartment lobby
A resident was left horrified after finding footage of a delivery worker using his hallway as a restroom.
Roosevelt Avenue sex work scene grows as prostitution arrests plummet 60%
The so-called 'Market of Sweethearts' in Queens is seeing a massive surge in street-level activity under Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration.
NYC subway: L train weekend shutdowns have riders reaching their limit
The MTA is pausing L train service between Brooklyn and Manhattan for two weekends next month, and commuters are over it.
Benjamin Netanyahu: UN speech sparks protests and mass arrests in NYC
The Israeli PM faced walkouts and protests while calling his Gaza campaign the 'opposite of genocide,' as over 100 people were taken into custody.
NYC priest Flourish Klink claims Jesus is trans in viral sermon
The Upper West Side cleric argues that God and Jesus exist beyond traditional gender binaries in a message that is sparking major online backlash.
Darializa Avila Chevalier arrested at UN anti-Netanyahu protest
The New York congressional candidate was taken into custody alongside fellow local officials during a demonstration in Manhattan.
Susan Sarandon and activists cuffed at UN protest over Netanyahu visit
Over 100 people were arrested outside the UN as Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the assembly, with celebrities and local officials joining the massive demonstration.
Kathy Hochul calls out Benjamin Netanyahu over Zohran Mamdani claims
The New York governor says the Israeli Prime Minister is 'not telling the truth' regarding his accusations against the NYC mayor.
Benjamin Netanyahu slams Zohran Mamdani in UN General Assembly speech
The Israeli Prime Minister claimed the NYC mayor has made the city unsafe for Jews and called out his alleged ties to controversial figures.
Susan Sarandon and activists cuffed at UN protest over Netanyahu visit
A star-studded protest near the UN turned into an arrest scene as police cleared the streets for the Israeli Prime Minister's arrival.
New York City: Mystery trio caught climbing out of sewer on Upper East Side
Police are investigating after three people emerged from a manhole on Park Avenue, prompting extra security sweeps during the UN General Assembly.
NYU Langone Health claims top hospital spot for the fifth year straight
The Manhattan-based medical center just pulled off a historic five-peat in the latest Vizient quality rankings.