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A man was arrested after threatening to "blow up" and "shoot up" a State Senator's office in Harlem. He has since returned multiple times.
Paying in cash, staying masked, proficient gun use, a silencer, and a quick getaway.
Three suspects reportedly approached two teens and asked them if they spoke English. They attacked when the victims said they didn't.
With a vision for Manhattan’s first fully public tennis facility, a Harlem nonprofit needs space and funding to bring its dream to life.
There’s a new dinosaur on display at the American Museum of Natural History, and it’s pretty darn cool.
Police have reportedly sought a warrant for a location in New York City as the hunt for the man who shot Brian Thompson continues.
Plus, City Council Member Gale Brewer, whose office produced the analysis, will vote "yes" on City of Yes.
Brian Thompson was fatally shot outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown early Wednesday morning. The shooter remains at large.
A Harlem man is accused of selling illegal guns, including an assault weapon, prosecutors say.
Lithium-ion batteries continue to pose a serious risk to firefighters and New Yorkers, officials said at a press conference on Tuesday.
A 66-year-old man robbed a bodega near his apartment in the Heights on Tuesday morning, according to authorities.
Bus lanes now extend from Second Avenue on the Upper East Side to West End Avenue on the Upper West Side.
Expect crowds, street closures, and holiday cheer, as Rockefeller Center proceeds with its annual tree lighting event this week.
A civilian died and six firefighters were injured after a fire erupted on the Upper East Side on Monday night, officials said.
Manhattan’s iconic avenue is celebrating its 200th birthday in style this weekend.
State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, who represents the West Side, is running for Manhattan Borough President.
The annual exhibition of unique and unusual wreaths returns to Central Park’s Arsenal Gallery on Thursday, Dec. 5.
From Dante Park to the Broadway Malls, the Magical Lights will once again illuminate the Upper West Side for the holidays.
Birch Coffee is opening in the East 70s in early 2025, a spokesperson confirmed.
A teenager shot and killed a 29-year-old man outside a courthouse in the Bronx, according to authorities.
