NYC cautions of smoky skies as four-alarm fire rips through New Jersey homes

NBCNewYork.com (Local) 4/21 2:40A Romney Smith and NBC New York St

Multiple homes were damaged when a fast-moving fire tore through a New Jersey community overnight, generating smoke so billowy that New York City’s Office of Emergency Management posted an alert about it. One home appeared to be totally destroyed...

NYC high school librarian a predator who targeted an ‘endless pool’ of Asian students: reports

NYPost.com (Metro) 4/18 2:01A David Spector

A degenerate New York City high school librarian preyed on Asian students for years and confided his sickening sexual desires to his best friend.

Suspect sought for robbery spree; wanted in at least 18 robberies across Queens: NYPD

NBCNewYork.com (Local) 4/17 5:53A NBC New York Staff

Police in New York City are looking for a person they say is wanted in nearly 20 robberies in various Queens neighborhoods. According to the NYPD, the individual is wanted in at least 18 separate incidents in which he is seen using a two-wheel...

NYC to close road at Grand Army Plaza — but locals fear grand traffic chaos

NYPost.com (Metro) 4/17 1:00A Estrella McDaniel, Haley Brown

New York City is finally moving ahead with a long‑simmering plan to turn Brooklyn’s most chaotic traffic circle, Grand Army Plaza, into a true front door to Prospect Park.

Mamdani’s ‘bonkers’ DEI scheme is divisive — and could be deadly

NYPost.com (Opinion) 4/17 12:30A Betsy McCaughey

Forget treating people as individuals: With his DEI demands, Zohran Mamdani aims to set up a New York City caste system.

Promo at Islanders game raises funds for ex-NYPD cop convicted of manslaughter

NBCNewYork.com (Local) 4/16 2:20A Jake Offenhartz | The Associated

The New York Islanders are facing questions about a jumbotron promotion urging hockey fans to donate to a former New York City police sergeant who was recently convicted of manslaughter for hurling a cooler of ice at a man fleeing arrest.

Hear Eric Adams speak Yiddish: Mamdani's City Hall hands over AI voice recordings of ex-mayor

NBCNewYork.com (Local) 4/14 11:05P Chris Glorioso

For two and a half years, the NBC New York I-Team has been asking City Hall for controversial audio files that depict Eric Adams communicating in foreign languages. Back in 2023, the former mayor used AI voice cloning software to produce...

‘A grand experiment': Mamdani shares new details on NYC's first city-owned grocery stores

NBCNewYork.com (Local) 4/14 7:13A NBC New York Staff and The Assoc

What’s affordable, healthy, and consumed all over? Groceries from your local city-owned supermarket. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is generating some buzz this week with his announcement that New York City is gearing up to open its first batch. Joining...

Trump administration agrees to keep flying Pride flag at NYC's Stonewall monument

NBCNewYork.com (Local) 4/13 9:29A Jennifer Peltz and Michael R. Si

The Trump administration said Monday it will keep flying a rainbow Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City, reversing course after removing the banner in February.

NYC wants to connect Grand Army Plaza's arch to Prospect Park in major redesign

NBCNewYork.com (Local) 4/13 8:24A NBC New York Staff

Brooklyn’s famed Grand Army Plaza could undergo a redesign in an effort to increase pedestrian and cyclist safety in an area that is described as “dangerous” and “chaotic”, city officials announced Monday. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and...

Manhattan DA investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell sexual assault allegation at NYC hotel

NBCNewYork.com (Politics News) 4/11 10:46A NBC New York Staff and The Assoc

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office says it is investigating an allegation that Rep. Eric Swalwell sexually assaulted a former staffer in 2024 while at a hotel in New York City.

In his first 100 days, Mamdani brings a unique star power to New York City governance

NBCNewYork.com (Local) 4/10 10:48A Anthony Izaguirre | The Associat

In his first 100 days in office, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has governed with a star power unusual in politics. Crowds of supporters show up to his news conferences. Basic municipal services have been infused with newfound excitement....

Majority of voters say NYC on the wrong track under Zohran Mamdani: poll

NYPost.com (Metro) 4/9 5:40A Carl Campanile

A majority of voters say New York City is on the wrong track under Mayor Mamdani -- fueled by discontent among Hispanic, Black and Asian voters, a new poll found.

NYC nurse fired after antisemitic attack on Israeli tourists that was stopped by ‘Spider-Man’

NYPost.com (Metro) 4/8 7:11A Emily Crane

A New York City mental health nurse has been fired after she filmed herself harassing a group of Israeli men in Times Square -- repeatedly calling them "baby killers" and "terrorists" in a hate-filled antisemitic rant.

Mamdani gets dismal report card from New Yorkers after less than 100 days in office

NYPost.com (Metro) 4/8 6:51A Carl Campanile

Only about half of New York City residents approve of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's job performance during his first 100 days, a poll released Wednesday found.