MTA bus operator fatally hits man crossing Manhattan street
The bus operator was traveling northbound on Third Avenue in Kips Bay around 5:30 a.m. when he struck the man, who was crossing at East 28th Street.
NYCHA has nearly 6K vacant apartments. Lawmakers want to know why.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2025. Donate today. As New Yorkers face a critical shortage of affordable homes, city lawmakers are asking why thousands of public housing apartments are vacant — and why they are taking well over a year to fill on average. The...
See it: More than 25,000 take to NYC streets for ‘No Kings’ protests
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — Streets throughout New York City were flooded with more than 25,000 protesters on Saturday, rallying and marching as part of the nationwide “No Kings” day of action. According to police, at least 25,000 people marched from Bryant Park to Washington Square Park in Manhattan prompting street...
Double Whammy: NYPD Slaps Brooklyn Mom With Criminal Summons, $190 Fine
Apparently, she's Public Enemy #1. In a bizarre twist on the ongoing cycling crackdown, police issued both a criminal summons and a $190 ticket to a mom on a family-style e-bike in Park Slope last week, alleging she rode through a red light and did not stop for a pedestrian when there wasn't even one there.
Queens woman reported missing since April: NYPD
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — The NYPD is asking for help in locating a missing 28-year-old woman from Queens. Police say Shaya Murray was last seen sometime in April. Murray, who resides at 139-18 34th Road, is described as 5’7” and around 135 pounds. The NYPD released the following photo of Murray: Anyone with information...
Carjacking ends with a police shooting, driver’s sister: “glad he is alive”
NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. (PIX11) — An armed man was left with serious injuries after being shot by police during a carjacking investigation, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. Authorities say law enforcement confronted the armed suspect on Porete Avenue in North Arlington just before 5 p.m., in...
FDNY: 4 injured in Gravesend crash involving police vehicle
The two officers who were hurt have serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.
Permits Filed for 1445 Fulton Street in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn
Permits have been filed for a 12-story mixed-use building at 1445 Fulton Street in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Located near the intersection of Tompkins Avenue and Fulton Street, the lot is within walking distance of the Kingston-Throop Avenues subway station, served by the A and C trains. Jacob Fulop is listed as the owner...
Vigil held for Jersey City child fatally struck by UPS truck
A vigil was held in Jersey City on Sunday for a 6-year-old boy who was struck and killed by a UPS truck Friday afternoon.
Group of six robs man at knifepoint inside Chambers Street subway station
NEW YORK, NY — A 22-year-old man was robbed at knifepoint early Tuesday inside the Chambers Street subway station, according to police. The incident occurred at approximately 2:47 a.m. when…
