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Police looking for man suspected of throwing woman over Central Park fence, tried to rape her
A woman was repeatedly punched in the face and thrown over a fence in Central Park by a man who police say was trying to rape her. Police said the 38-year-old woman was walking near the park Saturday around 5 a.m. when she was approached by the stranger. He came up to her along East Drive and pushed her over…
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Subway cleaner spots assault rifle tossed in NYC trash can
An MTA worker assigned to clean a Manhattan subway station stumbled upon an assault rifle just before the Friday afternoon commute, police sources said. The starting discovery of the firearm happened at the Courtlandt Street Station around 2:45 p.m. Sources said the MTA cleaner had spotted the AM-15 rifle in a trash can on the southbound platform. The rifle was…
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Family of 4-year-old who starved to death in NYC apartment plans to sue ACS
The family of a 4-year-old boy who died from starvation has announced plans to sue New York City’s Administration of Children Services, claiming the agency ignored warning signs that could have prevented the child’s death.
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16-year-old shot dead in Manhattan
A 16-year-old boy is dead after being shot in the chest in Harlem early Thursday, authorities say. According to the NYPD, officers responding to a call about a shooting at 124th Street and Lenox Avenue shortly before 2 a.m. encountered the mortally wounded teenager. He was identified as Clarence Jones. Three shell casings were recovered. Two male suspects fled west…
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The Vessel at Hudson Yards reopens with new safety measures: What to know
After sitting silent for more than three years, a New York City attraction that was shrouded in a cloud of uncertainty has reopened with additional safety precautions in place.
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81-year-old woman trips in NYC crosswalk, gets run over by box truck
A box truck ran over an 81-year-old woman who tripped and fell into a crosswalk in Manhattan Monday, authorities say. According to police, the woman was crossing 59th Street and 2nd Avenue around 10 a.m. when she fell. The white box truck, which had been traveling east on 59th, hit her, according to police. The vehicle left the scene....
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The Vessel at Hudson Yards to reopen Monday with new safety measures
The long-awaited return of a New York City attraction arrives Monday: the reopening of The Vessel.
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Neighbors hold memorial for NYC boy found starved to death
A 4-year-old boy is being remembered by his Harlem community days after he was found dead, apparently malnourished and starved to death. Rev. Al Sharpton was joined by community leaders Saturday for a prayer service and wreath laying in honor of Jahmeik Modlin. “We wanted to unite as a community to say that we will not stand by and see…
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The Vessel to reopen Monday with new safety measures
A long-awaited return for a New York City attraction: the Vessel is scheduled to reopen more than three years after a series of suicides in Hudson Yards. News 4’s Chris Glorioso reports.
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Sommelier at upscale Daniel Boulud NYC eatery shot and killed outside Manhattan deli
A sommelier at an upscale New York City restaurant run by a world renown chef was shot and killed outside a Manhattan deli, according to police, and three teens have been charged in his murder.
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Grand Central construction nightmare finally nears an end
A quarter-billion-dollar project to make it easier on subway riders at busy Grand Central is now in the home stretch. Finally. “Customers are more comfortable getting to their trains quicker and getting off the platform quicker,” said Matthew Zettwoch, Vice President of Construction and Development at the MTA. Zettwoch acknowledges riders have had to navigate narrow platforms and constant construction...
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Sneak peek inside Grand Central Terminal construction
For months, subway riders at Grand Central have been dealing with platform problems and commuting headaches. The reason? A multi-million-dollar construction project to make it all run smoother. Andrew Siff reports.
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NY Comic Con kicks off today: What to know about the event that celebrates pop culture
The biggest pop culture event on the East Coast is back! For four fun-filled days, the New York Comic Con (NYCC) will allow fans the opportunity to meet celebrities, comic creators, authors and gaming stars…and the chance to dust off their epic costumes to cosplay! NYCC kicks off Thursday and will run through Sunday at the Javits Center in...
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5th Avenue is getting its first major redesign in almost 200 years. See the renderings
Fifth Avenue is getting a makeover — and it’s a big one. The proposed design, revealed Thursday, widens sidewalks by almost half, shortens crosswalks to make them safer, reduces the number of traffic lanes from five to three, and adds plantings and lighting for aesthetics and safety. Once complete, this project — the first major redesign in the avenue’s 200-year…
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Parents arrested in death of 4-year-old boy in Harlem
The father of a 4-year-old boy found dead in his Harlem apartment, apparently malnourished, has now been arrested in the case, hours after the mother was charged. NBC New York’s Gus Rosendale reports.
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Winter Village returns to Bryant Park — ahead of Halloween!
Forget about spooky season! A winter staple will soon return to the city — ahead of Halloween! Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park will kick off the 2024-2025 season Oct. 25. The beloved holiday destination will feature a holiday market, free admission skating rink and a food hall — as in previous years. New and returning merchants will…
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Father also arrested in death of malnourished NYC boy
The father of a 4-year-old boy found dead in his Harlem apartment, apparently malnourished, has now been arrested in the case, hours after the mother was charged, according to police and law enforcement sources. Laron Modlin was charged with criminally negligent homicide and endangering the welfare of a child — the same offenses the boy’s mother was charged with on…
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NYPD investigates after 4-year-old boy found dead inside Harlem apartment
A mother was being questioned by police after her 4-year-old son was found dead in their Harlem home. Law enforcement sources said the child appeared to be malnourished. NBC New York’s Jessica Cunnington reports.
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Trauma we don't see: Mom charged after 4-year-old son found dead in Harlem home, sources say
A mother was charged after her 4-year-old son was found dead inside their Harlem apartment, and the boy appeared to be malnourished, according to police and law enforcement sources. According to investigators, cops responding to a 911 call about an unconscious child at a home on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday found the boy unresponsive….
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Columbus Day Parade NYC: Check street closures here
The Columbus Day Parade route NYC marches up 5th Avenue between 42nd Street and 72nd Street, but it’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day, too.