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Jamoure Harrell, 13, was shot at a Staten Island playground May 19 in what authorities believe was a targeted attack, according to reports.
A $2.90 MTA Fare? | Man Slams Woman's Head Against Subway Car | Queens Stadium Sues Over Walkway Block | Man Kidnapped, Undressed
Subway and bus fare increases likely would take effect no later than Labor Day, if approved, officials said.
A 350-pound pet boar named "Sunshine" that loves bananas ran off from her owner near Prospect Park — or at least that's what flyers claim.
“We have one clear message: let them work,” Mayor Eric Adams said as he called for federal action to speed up work permits for migrants.
Viral Citi Bike Fight Receipts | 'Only Murders In The Building' Returning | Pimp Guilty Of Murder | Hospital Strike
New York City ranked dead last in the 182-city "Best & Worst Places To Start A Career" study by WalletHub.
Permanent outdoor dining, a juice bar "horror film" and Michelin honors — here's what's new in New York City dining this week.
Here's the dish: year-round outdoor dining on the city's sidewalks and seasonally on its streets.
Receipts prove a hospital worker seen in a viral fight over a Citi Bike isn't a "Karen," her lawyer and family contend. Others disagree.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Weren't In Danger: Paps | Body In River Is Missing Harlem Boy: Reports | Jordan Neely Funeral | Deadly Crash
Grab a peek at redesigned subway gates that MTA officials believe could combat fare evasion — a $285 million problem last year, they say.
Flora, an Italian eatery on Eighth Avenue, is one of 17 new additions across New York City to the prestigious guide.
"The end of an era," a wildlife rehabilitator wrote, saying the red-tailed hawk died Tuesday. Others say the raptor actually died years ago.
"There were no near-collisions or near-crashes," a photo agency said to the Sussexes' accusations about a tense Manhattan paparazzi chase.
Feast your eyes on which New York City restaurants made the cut.
Giuliani Lied About Heckler's Back Slap: $2M Lawsuit | Bus Rider Shot In Butt | 2 Kids Go Missing | Charges Dropped In Fatal Subway Stabbing
Giuliani got sued for a second time this week — this time by a ShopRite worker who said the former mayor's lies got him falsely arrested.
Faced with criticism, Mayor Adams said of his handling of the migrant crisis, "I think we're a victim of our own success."
The couple were chased by paparazzi in a "relentless pursuit" across the city Tuesday over two hours, a spokesperson said.
