'Religious' burglar blesses himself before throwing brick through store window
Thou shalt not steal. It's one of the 10 commandments a "religious" thief ignored as he broke into a Brooklyn clothing store Thursday evening by throwing a brick through the glass.
Bill seeks to ban smoking while walking on New York City sidewalks
Smokers looking for a nicotine fix may be barred from lighting up while walking down New York City sidewalks under a newly proposed bill.
2 killed, 3 critically injured in NYC helicopter crash
A helicopter crashed into New York City's East River Sunday night and flipped upside down in the water, killing two of the six people aboard and leaving three others in critical condition, officials said.
Dog attempts to bite off own foot to escape after being left tied up in front of animal shelter all night
A 1-year-old German Shepard is recovering after he was found tied to a fence in front of a New York City animal shelter.
Manhattan restaurant opens its doors to homeless looking for a warm place to sleep
Ali Baba, located at the intersection of 46th Street and Second Avenue, has a heat lamp set up in its vestibule, which is open to people in need.
New York City fire kills 12, including 4 children
At least twelve people were killed and more were seriously injured Thursday night in a fire at an apartment building on a frigid night in the Bronx, according to a spokesman for New York City's mayor.
Security 'Stronger than ever' for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade after recent terror attack
Security for the Thanksgiving Day Parade will be "stronger than ever" this year, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio promised Monday in the wake of the recent truck terror attack in Manhattan.
Shalane Flanagan upsets Keitany, ends US drought at NYC Marathon
Shalane Flanagan thought about the seven years building to this race, possibly her last. She thought about the running star striding next to her. She thought about her family. She thought about Meb.
FBI no longer seeking info on second man after New York City terror attack
The FBI said Wednesday afternoon that investigators are no longer looking for information about a second man in relation to a deadly terror attack in lower Manhattan.
8 dead, 11 hurt after motorist drives onto NY bike path
A man in a rented truck drove onto a busy bicycle path near the World Trade Center memorial Tuesday, killing at least eight people and injuring about 11 others, police said.
New NYPD officer proposes to girlfriend right after graduation ceremony
Phillip Santana, 30, popped the question to girlfriend Jennifer Guzman after graduating from the Police Academy.
Man released after young siblings recant story of stalking, creepy notes
NEW YORK — A man accused of stalking two young siblings in New York City was released from custody Monday after the children recanted their story, police confirmed.The incidents were reported to have happened Friday morning when an 8-year-old girl was walking with a friend to the bus near Eastern Parkway and Brooklyn Avenue in Brooklyn.
Restaurant has 1-drink limit for parents eating with children
Melisa Gravelle, general manager at Peddlers Bar & Bistro in Clifton, says she holds those seven words – designed to keep families safe on the road – close to her heart
Video shows teen falling from Six Flags ride; crowd gathered below to catch girl
A 14-year-old suffered minor injuries after she fell from a theme park attraction at Six Flags Great Escape on Saturday.
Girl, 4, sexually assaulted after teen crawls through her bedroom window: police
A 15-year-old has been arrested for allegedly climbing into a New York City home and sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl, police said Tuesday.
Boy saves mom by stabbing intruder
An 11-year-old boy came to his mom's rescue Tuesday evening when an intruder attacked them inside their Bronx home.
Man who snapped viral 'This is my America' photo receiving death threats
BROOKLYN — A viral photo captured aboard a New York City train features a Hasidic couple who scooted over to give a Muslim woman enough room to nurse her child.Brooklyn resident Jackie Summers called his photo “my America.”“With the climate that we’re living in – politically right now – there are elements that are trying to divide us,” he told PIX11 News. “This should be how every day should be - we shouldn’t have to think whether or not someone worships the same God, looks the same way.”After sharing it on social media on Easter Sunday, the photo hit viral status and the reception — for the most part — was positive until a few days later when the tide had turned.“ morning I woke up and looked at my Twitter, a lot of white nationalists, and there’s no other word to put it but Nazis, were threatening violence and were threatening my life,” he said.“I think there are people who are threatened by the idea that oppressed people could work together to solve problems,” Summers explained. “If we work together, we’re pretty much unstoppable and that’s upsetting to certain folks and that’s OK.”Summers, who is a contributing writer for the “Good Men Project” — a blog that addresses social issues pertaining to masculinity – has been the target of cyber trolls in the past.
He's how tall? Birth stats out for April the giraffe's calf
April the giraffe's calf is nursing strongly and his mother is recovering "perfectly," said officials with Animal Adventure Park on Sunday after a morning veterinarian check with the newborn.
Dog used as drug mule to smuggle $1 million worth of heroin
A dog was allegedly used as a drug mule to traffic more than $1 million worth of heroin to New York City, the Queens District Attorney said Monday.
'Fearless Girl' statue opposite bull stays through February 2018
The mayor said the political turmoil surrounding Republican President Donald Trump makes the endearing child particularly relevant.