Rapes still up in NYC as murder, shootings, other major crimes fall
Murders and shootings in the city continue to drop, but rapes are still up halfway through the year,…
Fireworks prices in New York increase ahead of America 250
Russell Gian recently turned 18, and is buying fireworks for the first time at Rizer Fireworks, a family-owned…
$63M in federal funding upgrade airports across N.Y.
Significant federal funding is being poured into airports across upstate New York. Sen. Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten…
Joe Ortiz returns to roots with new version of 2012 musical ‘Escaping Queens’ – Santa Cruz Sentinel
SANTA CRUZ — When Joe Ortiz premiered his semi-autobiographical musical “Escaping Queens” at Cabrillo Stage in the summer…
Ryan speaks on Buffalo not hosting Fourth of July fireworks
The city of Buffalo has sparked controversy in its decision to not host a fireworks display this Fourth…
How to cool down in Brooklyn as historic heat wave grips New York City • Brooklyn Paper
Cooling centers and emergency resources are available across Brooklyn this week as a dangerous heat wave grips New…
Two Arrested After Climbing Empire State Antenna Used By NYC Radio Stations. | Story
Two people were taken into NYPD custody Wednesday after climbing the antenna atop the Empire State Building, briefly…
NYPD to deploy thousands of cops for Fourth of July festivities … and a certain wedding
Thousands of NYPD cops will be deployed throughout the city beginning Friday as the city braces for multiple…
State aims to get kids outside with recreation funding
Taking his grandkids to the Saugerties public pool is a highlight of the summer for Bill Robelee. Soon,…
NYPD helped take out nearly 100 illegal drones over World Cup games and events: Tisch
The NYPD has helped ground nearly 100 drones spotted violating the airspace over FIFA World Cup Games, fan…
NYPL exhibit shares stories of the American Revolution
The New York Public Library is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with an exhibit that shares Revolutionary War stories…
Empire State Building climbers: Who are the ‘Skywalkers?’
Partner proposes on Empire State Building spire after climbing to raise flag Two masked people climbed to the…