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NYC Ferry price increases and schedule changes kick off today
If you’re heading out on the NYC Ferry this Monday, be prepared — schedules are changing and ticket prices are increasing. The work week kicks off with regular ticket prices going up from $4 dollars to $4.50 — with a bundle of 10 tickets now going for $29. When it comes to the fall schedule, take note: the South Brooklyn…
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‘Cat Ladies Unite': NYC Halloween parade introduces a new theme with political undertones
New York City’s Village Halloween Parade is back for the 51st year with a new spin inspired by cultural politics and the movement behind the “childless cat ladies.” The annual spectacle garners over 100,000 costumed participants and an estimated two million observers, according to the official parade website. Jeanne Fleming, a director of the parade for 44 years, explained in…
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More raids hit Adams' circle. Here's everything we know about the federal probes
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing mounting questions over his ability to govern after federal investigators seized phones from multiple officials in his administration. Federal agents on Wednesday took devices from Adams’ police commissioner, his schools chancellor, two deputy mayors and several other advisers. None of the officials involved have been charged with a crime, but the wave...
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Mosquito spraying coming to Brooklyn and Queens amid West Nile scare: What to know
As part of New York City’s continued efforts to reduce the spread of West Nile virus, more neighborhoods in the five boroughs will getting sprayed with treatments to cut down on the number of mosquitoes.
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A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs
A mural honoring ancient and modern figures in medicine that has hung in the lobby of Pfizer’s original New York City headquarters for more than 60 years could soon end up in pieces if conservationists can’t find a new home for it in the next few weeks. “Medical Research Through the Ages,” a massive metal and tile mosaic depicting...
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Mayor Eric Adams addresses investigations swirling around his administration
Mayor Eric Adams is standing by several members of his inner circle and the NYPD commissioner, who had their phones seized this week in connection with federal corruption investigations. Jonathan Dienst spoke one-on-one with the mayor, who is not voicing concern about the cloud hovering over City Hall. NBC New York’s Jonathan Dienst reports.
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Some UWS residents object to proposal for new bus lane
Erica Byfield reporting on some UWS residents objecting to a proposal for a new bus lane.
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Man shot and killed inside Brooklyn subway station
A man was shot and killed inside a Brownsville subway station as he headed to work. The questions now: Who killed him and why? NBC New York’s Marc Santia reports.
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Two shot following fight over parking spot in Bronx
A man and a woman were shot during a fight over a parking spot in front of an apartment building in Crotona Park East. Two men were involved in the dispute and both took out guns, then one of them pulled the trigger. NBC New York’s Chris Jose reports.
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NYC school students are back in school for first day of classes
Nearly a million New York City parents dropped off their kids at school Thursday morning, as the largest school district in the country welcomed students back to the classroom. This school year, Chancellor David Banks is going to be examining two key issues affecting education: artificial Intelligence and cellphones in the classroom. NBC New York’s Melissa Colorado reports.
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Queens boy encouraging blood donations amid shortage
Pei-Sze Cheng reporting on a Queens boy encouraging blood donations amid shortage.
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Man wearing Trump tee accused of spitting on NYC store owner, using racial slurs over Harris sign
An owner of a luxury clothing store in Manhattan told police she was assaulted by a supporter of Donald Trump, and she says the alleged attack also needs to be investigated as a hate crime. Among high-end items for sale, Tanya Young Williams designed “NYC 4 Kamala” t-shirts to help campaign for the Democratic presidential nominee at her business on…
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UWS store owner says man wearing Trump t-shirt spat on her, used racial slurs over Kamala Harris sign
A man wearing a Trump t-shirt is accused of spitting on a clothing store owner while using racial slurs over a Kamala Harris sign. NBC New York’s Erica Byfield reports.
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Rats take another blow as pizza box trash cans spread throughout NYC
Environmental enthusiasts and rat-haters can celebrate once again as NYC Parks expand their pizza-specific trash cans to six more locations. The first pizza box trash can in the city was installed back in May as a way to mitigate trash overflow and the rodents attracted to the mess. The Central Park Conservancy reports a successful trial. “The early results...
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Mosquito spraying coming to more NYC neighborhoods amid West Nile scare: What to know
As part of New York City’s continued efforts to reduce the spread of West Nile virus, more neighborhoods in the five boroughs will getting sprayed with treatments to cut down on the number of mosquitoes.
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NYC opens cooling centers to combat stifling temps: Where to go and what to know
For the many New Yorkers who don’t have central air conditioning or any sort of A/C units in their homes, what are the options for them to keep cool during the dangerous heat?
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NYC West Nile virus map 2024: See where mosquitoes have tested positive
Amid growing concerns about West Nile virus spreading in the New York City area, the city will begin spraying for mosquitoes in certain neighborhoods in an effort to reduce the risk.
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NYC spraying Central Park and multiple neighborhoods to reduce West Nile risk
A rise in West Nile virus throughout the U.S. has the city taking action to prevent more infections. The CDC has reported fewer than 10 cases throughout the tri-state for now, but the city’s Health Department will spray for mosquitoes Monday night in Central Park and upper Manhattan, then hitting southwest Brooklyn on Wednesday. NBC New York’s Erica Byfield...
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Mosquito spraying coming to some NYC neighborhoods amid West Nile concerns
Amid growing concerns about West Nile virus spreading in the New York City area, the city will begin spraying for mosquitoes in certain neighborhoods in an effort to reduce the risk.
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Groom, cousin mourned on would-be wedding day as cops hunt for NYC driver in wrong-way crash
A wrong-way driver was still on the run from police two days after causing the Henry Hudson Parkway crash that killed Kirk Walker and his cousin the day before the 38-year-old was set to marry his fiancé. Instead of walking down the aisle Sunday, Shauntea Weaver and family mourned the deaths of Walker and Robert McLaurin, the groom’s cousin...