Brooklyn NY

Queens prosecutors say Roman Amatitla had no connection to the victims and “watched” as the blaze he allegedly set killed four people and injured seven others, including firefighters and residents leaping out windows

New York City – Wildlife rehabilitators and scientists noted a sharp increase in highly pathogenic avian influenza cases among urban animals during the recent winter. The H5N1 strain, known for its ability to infect diverse species, has prompted heightened monitoring in this densely populated area along the Atlantic Flyway. Local experts expressed concern over the ... Read more

A new exhibit is bringing 6 larger-than-life troll sculptures to The Wild Center in Upstate New York.

Surveillance video given to News 12 appeared to show a Honda HRV crossing the double yellow traffic lines into the opposite lane. The rider jumps off the bike right before the car hits it.

After experiencing homelessness in New York City for nearly 15 years, Silvio Diaz needed a fresh start. Diaz, who was born in Cuba and immigrated to the United States in 2000, was able to work while managing a drinking addiction in his new home country. But that changed five years later, when he was introduced to crack cocaine — which set him on a path that involved...

The City Council rejects raising taxes on the wealthiest residents and bets on refinancing pension debts to save $1.5 billion. New York City seeks to protect social and educational programs through adjustments to the municipal payroll and requests for increased state aid for 2027. Investment plans include strengthening children’s college...

District attorneys in two of the most influential counties in New York are backing the version of the Stop Super Speeders Act that Gov. Hochul included in her executive budget. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and his Brooklyn counterpart Eric Gonzalez sent a letter to Hochul, state Sen. Majority Leader...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Say goodbye to your own trash can — it’s time to purchase an official NYC trash bin ahead of the June deadline. New York City homeowners will soon be required to use an official NYC Bin beginning in June. It means all properties with one to nine residential units will be required to use the official NYC Bin for trash set out...

In a city as vibrant as New York, there’s learning experiences everywhere. From city kids navigating the subway like a pro, to constant exposure to arts and culture everywhere they turn, there are few greater launchpads. As New Yorkers grow, decisions like which high school to attend looms, especially when thinking about college and other future opportunities, both in the city and beyond . According...

A Brooklyn man was arrested after a monthslong investigation into alleged theft by deception and credit card fraud targeting a Wall Township business, police said. Wall Township police said the investigation began Dec. 2, 2025, after officers received a report of fraudulent financial activity involving a business on Industrial Road.