Rana Novini
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Police Warn of Cars Being Stolen From Car Washes in New York Towns
Police are warning the public of series of vehicle thefts taking place at car washes in Westchester County, New York. → Read More
Massive NYC Manhunt Underway for Suspect in 3 Shootings Monday, 2 Fatal
A massive manhunt swept New York City Tuesday morning for an armed and dangerous felon who shot three people Monday, two of them fatally. → Read More
Shocking Video Shows NYC Subway Surfers Ride Atop Train Over Williamsburg Bridge
Shocking new video posted to TikTok shows a group of people standing, walking and even dancing on top of a moving subway train as it was crossing the Williamsburg Bridge. → Read More
Yolanda Vega, the Longtime Face and Voice of NY State Lottery, Retires
After 32 years of being the face of the New York State lottery, Yolanda Vega said she’s hanging up the microphone. → Read More
Mom Gets Times Square Billboard to Help Daughter Find A Date
A mom with cancer has teamed up with dating app Wingman to erect a Times Square Billboard asking you to date her daughter. → Read More
NYC's Violent Crime Continued Extended Surge in August, NYPD Stats Show
There were 242 shootings in August alone, an increase of 166 percent from August 2019, the department said → Read More
NYC's New Alternate Side Parking Rules Spark Confusion
If a street sign only has one day listed, then the cleaning will happen on that day; but if it has two days (such Monday and Thursday, for example), crews will... → Read More
Queer Liberation March Takes Place of NYC Pride Parade on 50th Anniversary
This year, there are still plenty of Pride flags hanging, people enjoying some time outside and able to grab a drink at the iconic Stonewall Inn (well, at least... → Read More
Fundraiser Helps NYC's Historic Stonewall Inn Survive Pandemic
More than three months without being able to open nearly led to the Greenwich Village symbol of pride closing its doors for good, so the owners put out a plea... → Read More
NYPD Officers Tase Man in Diabetic Shock, Another Man Says He Lost Vision After Tased
The NYPD is facing questions over two incidents involving officers using stun guns on civilians, including one man who was tased while in a diabetic shock, and... → Read More
NYC Restaurants May Change How They Look, Operate Once Allowed to Open
Restaurant dining rooms — and the overall dining-out experience — may be very different from the one patrons once knew once eateries are allowed to host patrons once again → Read More
Busting Some Common Myths and Misconceptions Surrounding Coronavirus
There is no evidence of the virus spreading from pets to humans, facemasks aren’t really necessary for most people and there is no cure at this time → Read More
NY Man With History of Public Lewdness Found Hiding Naked in Closet of Neighbor's Child
A New York man with a history of public lewdness was arrested after he was found hiding in a neighbor’s closet — while completely naked, police said → Read More
Cops Swarm Queens Neighborhood After Prop Found Near School Is Mistaken for Dead Baby
Police say what appeared to be a dead infant found outside a park in Queens -- a 'child' that was declared dead by emergency personnel -- turned out to be a realistic-looking doll made to look like a decomposing... → Read More
Suspect in Vicious Beating of Lyft Driver Caught on Camera Was in Pain: Lawyer
The Lyft passenger who was caught on camera savagely attacking his driver in the middle of a ride in Queens has turned himself in, law enforcement sources tell NBC 4 New York. → Read More
3 Women Took $874K in Bribes in NYC Housing Scheme: DA
Three top officials of Brooklyn's Luna Park co-op are accused in a sweeping 78-count indictment of taking nearly $1 million in cash bribes to get ineligible applicants into apartments, the borough's district... → Read More
Chokehold Led to Eric Garner's Death, Medical Examiner Says
Graphic autopsy photos were submitted into evidence Wednesday in the trial of the New York City cop accused of killing Eric Garner as the medical examiner took the stand, where she testified she felt his... → Read More
Graphic Autopsy Photos Shown as Medical Examiner Testifies in Eric Garner Case
The New York City Medical Examiner will take the stand at the departmental trial of NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo. → Read More
NYPD: Purse-Snatcher on Scooter Drags 86-Year-Old Victim
Police are searching for a purse-snatcher on a scooter that is seen on surveillance dragging an 86-year-old woman as he stole her purse earlier this month on the Upper East Side. → Read More
Uber, Lyft Drivers Set to Go on Strike During Morning Rush Hour, Brooklyn Bridge Protest Procession Set
Drivers for Uber and Lyft are set to go on strike Wednesday morning — and commuters may need to adjust their travel plans. → Read More