Governor Hochul says shootings in New York have dropped since 2021
New York (WRGB) — Governor Hochul announced that shooting incidents with injury in 28 communities participating in New York’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative have dropped 60% since 2021, marking the lowest levels recorded for the first 11 months of a year since the state began tracking the data in...
Mamdani wants less police involvement in mental health calls. Albany is trying it out.
Diana Macy is one of the senior case workers on Albany’s CART team. Part of her job is outreach to homeless people on city streets. Albany’s CART Team sends social service caseworkers in teams of two to patrol the streets. [ more › ]
NYC bill would allow individuals to sue for violations of sanctuary laws
The measure follows recent cases where jail and NYPD staff were determined to have improperly aided federal immigration efforts. [ more › ]
Runaway horse gallops on Van Wyck near JFK Airport before being captured safely: VIDEO
"There's no way this is real life." Video posted on social media shows a runaway horse galloping on an exit ramp for JFK Airport, past motels and parking lots.
Man accused of gunning down 38-year-old in NYCHA complex: Police
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — A man has been arrested after a 38-year-old was found with a gunshot wound to the head inside of a NYCHA complex’s stairwell late Sunday night, according to police. Sean Grant, 28, was arrested Monday afternoon and has been accused of murder, officials announced. Police found 38-year-old...
Bitter cold puts spotlight on homelessness at NYC winter walk
As temperatures plunge across the Tri-State, a familiar winter danger is resurfacing, the life-threatening conditions facing thousands of New Yorkers who have no warm place to sleep.
Teen accused of setting sleeping subway rider on fire in NYC
A high school student accused of setting a subway rider on fire in New York City is facing federal arson charges. Officials say 18-year-old Hiram Carrero ignited a piece of paper and dropped it near the sleeping 56-year-old victim on Monday. The man stumbled to the platform at the next...
Suspect punches man, 74, in the face after bumping into him in the East...
A 74-year-old man was punched in the face by an attacker who’d bumped into him in the East Village, police said Monday as they released images of a suspect.
The World’s Largest Menorah, Standing 36 Feet Tall, Will Be Lit On Fifth Avenue...
New York City is about to shine a little brighter as the world’s largest menorah returns to Fifth Avenue this week, kicking off Hanukkah in truly monumental fashion. Towering 36 feet above Midtown with its glittering lights and signature golden glow, this beloved NYC tradition draws massive crowds each year who...
John Lennon’s murder still cuts deep as fans gather in NYC to mark 45th...
His music — and murder — echoes through the generations. John Lennon fans gathered in Central Park Monday on the 45th anniversary of his murder — with mourners including Gen Zers born well after The Beatles legend was gunned down. “John’s the best. He’s my idol. He’s my everything and I love him so much,” 19-year-old...
