New York City

An unidentified man forcibly raped a 21-year-old woman at knifepoint near West 10th Street and 5th Avenue in New York City on June 27. The attack occurred in a trendy neighborhood.

The NYPD is seeking a man accused of pulling out a knife and raping a woman in New York City. Police released a photo of the suspect and received a 911 call reporting the incident.

A grandmother of victims of a July 4th shooting in New York City pleaded with Mamdani, stating the attack was senseless and her son is hospitalized. She expressed that the victims did not deserve the violence.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for stating that Israel privileges Jewish citizens over others. Netanyahu argued that Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East, with 20% of its citizens being Muslim.

Mamdani’s NYC rent freeze has caused mixed reactions among rent-stabilized tenants, with some viewing it as a benefit while others are concerned about potential building deterioration.

New York City lawmakers approved legislation granting elected officials an 18.2% salary increase retroactive to January 1, 2026, supported by fiscal watchdogs but criticized for a provision allowing automatic future raises. The bill, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Nantasha Williams, raises salaries for officials including the mayor, Council members, and district attorneys, based on recommendations from the Quadrennial Advisory Commission.

New York City's main energy source has experienced two outages this month, with its $6 billion power lines going offline twice since operations resumed at the start of the month. A heatwave in Manhattan has intensified concerns, as residents use box fans to cope with high temperatures.

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Chatrie v. United States that 'geofence warrants' requiring tech companies to identify devices in a specific area constitute a constitutional search under the Fourth Amendment. The decision raises concerns about privacy in New York as it could impact surveillance technologies like license plate data and facial recognition, with experts warning about potential 'tireless and absolute surveillance' through expanded data access by law enforcement.

A New York City high-rise is at risk of 'localized' collapse, prompting evacuations after buckling columns were discovered, as reported by the city's fire chief.

An unstable highrise under construction in New York City caused columns to buckle and bricks to fall into the street during Tuesday morning rush hour. The structure remained unstable and moving, leading to evacuations of nearby buildings.

New York City public school kindergartners will automatically receive $1,000 for college expenses, up from $100, under a budget deal between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the City Council. The budget also restores education programs like a mental health initiative and a disability support program, while scaling back class size reduction funding.

Several New York City buildings were evacuated after workers in a Manhattan high-rise noticed structural support beams beginning to buckle on the 21st floor. The workers self-evacuated following the discovery.

Several NYC buildings were evacuated after workers in a Manhattan high-rise noticed structural support beams beginning to buckle on the 21st floor, prompting a self-evacuation.

Several buildings in New York City were evacuated due to concerns about possible collapse from buckling structural beams. Workers on the 21st floor reported beams beginning to buckle and initiated a self-evacuation.

Structural columns buckled on the 21st floor of a 33-story high-rise under construction in New York City, prompting evacuations of the building and nearby areas. No injuries were reported, and city officials emphasized safety measures as inspectors secured the site.

New York City faces a critical energy shortage with only five megawatts of backup power, exacerbated by the shutdown of the Indian Point nuclear plant, blocked gas pipelines, and failed offshore wind projects. The city bans residential battery storage, unlike other U.S. states, despite a proposed bill to update codes and address the crisis.

Reports of falling bricks and buckling columns at a Midtown Manhattan high-rise under conversion to luxury apartments forced evacuations, including a nearby school with 400 children. No injuries were reported, and city officials confirmed inspections at the 38-story former Pfizer headquarters. The building's structural issues prompted street closures and ongoing safety assessments.

A high-rise under construction in New York City experienced buckled columns on its 21st floor, leading to evacuations of nearby buildings and a school in Midtown Manhattan. No injuries were reported, and city officials confirmed all workers were accounted for while inspectors assessed structural damage.

Several New York City buildings were evacuated after workers in a Manhattan high-rise noticed structural support beams beginning to buckle on the 21st floor. The workers self-evacuated following the discovery.

A Midtown NYC high-rise was evacuated after under-construction support beams buckled, causing floors to collapse and bricks to fall. The incident occurred Tuesday morning and involved structural failures in the building.

A brutal summer heat wave caused 3 deaths in New York City and 29 in New Jersey as temperatures reached triple digits over the weekend.

New York City's budget allocates $1.5 million for pet-related initiatives, including a new pet-food pantry. The funds aim to reduce animal overpopulation, ease pressure on the shelter system, and help residents avoid choosing between basic needs and feeding their pets.

A report by Success Academy highlights a figure of 906, indicating significant failure in New York City's public schools. The report is described as shocking and troubling, even prompting concern from anti-charter-school teachers unions.

New York City building owners may soon use renewable energy credits to support clean energy projects, but hydropower's role could complicate the city's building decarbonization law. The availability of these credits as early as next month offers a new compliance option for the law.

The death toll from oppressive heat in New Jersey may be as high as 29. Emergency rooms in New York City recorded the highest number of patients treated for heat-related illnesses in years.

Three 20-year-olds attempted to rob an elderly man outside his Bronx home in New York City, stealing his security camera when their attempt failed, according to police.

A roof at a BJ's Wholesale Club in New Jersey partially collapsed due to heavy rain and flash flooding, but no injuries were reported. The incident occurred near New York City following thunderstorms and relentless rain that caused streets to flood.

Three New York City residents died from heat-related causes during last week's heatwave. The victims died in their homes.

Heavy rain breaking a heat wave caused a warehouse store roof collapse in New Jersey, trapping two people briefly without injuries. Flooding affected areas including New York City and Philadelphia, while officials investigated 29 possible heat-related deaths in New Jersey. Storms also led to generator-related deaths in Michigan and widespread power outages.

Flood concerns in New York City are decreasing after heavy rainfall exceeding 2 inches in the tri-state region, with some areas receiving over 5 inches. A developing offshore low-pressure system will continue to bring rain to the area.

A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City has infected 18 people, with some hospitalized in critical condition. The number of cases has increased from 14 reported previously to 18, marking a nearly sevenfold rise from the initial two diagnoses on July 2.

A historic heat wave has led to a significant death toll in New York City and New Jersey, with 29 deaths reported in New Jersey alone as of July 3, 2026. The heat wave prompted extreme weather conditions, with a woman observed wiping sweat in Midtown Manhattan.

A 6-year-old girl from Brooklyn, New York City, drowned at Southampton beach on Long Island after attempting to retrieve footwear that had been swept into the water.

A 6-year-old girl from Brooklyn, New York City, named Kiara Paolasin drowned at Southampton beach on Long Island after attempting to retrieve footwear that had been swept into the water.

A 6-year-old girl from Brooklyn, New York City, named Kiara Paolasin drowned at Southampton beach on Long Island after attempting to retrieve footwear that had been swept into the water.

A 6-year-old girl from Brooklyn, New York City, drowned at Southampton beach on Long Island after attempting to retrieve her footwear that was swept into the water. The incident occurred at a beach on Long Island.

New York City has expanded adult lap swimming to 10 public pools. The city faces a shortage of lifeguards to fully staff outdoor pools. Regular swimmers can participate in a summer-long lap swim competition by recording laps with an Aquatics Specialist.

A former CEO of a New York City homeless services contractor was sentenced to six months in prison for fraudulently steering contracts to a business associate, resulting in $50 million in inflated city contracts. The CEO and his co-defendant concealed their business connection to secure lucrative deals, with the city paying over $900 million in contracts to the nonprofit during 2014-2020.

Flash flood warnings were issued in parts of New York City and the Northeast as heavy rain ended a heat wave. The storms caused flooding, a collapsed roof at a BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean Township, and about 450,000 people lost power. New Jersey officials are investigating 25 possible heat-related deaths.

Flash flood warnings were issued in New York City and the Northeast as storms ended a heat wave, causing flooding, a collapsed building roof, and power outages. New Jersey officials investigated 25 possible heat-related deaths, with heavy rain and storms disrupting the region.