New York City

The federal investigation into key members of Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has already cost the NYPD commissioner his job, and on Friday, the city’s schools chancellor responded to questions about the FBI agents who entered his home and seized his phones. 
 NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.

Ahead of the 2022 school year, the education technology company 21stCentEd was seeking to expand its presence in New York City’s public schools. So they turned to a man, Terence Banks, whose new consulting firm promised to connect clients with top government stakeholders. Banks wasn’t a registered lobbyist. His day job, at the time, was as a supervisor in...

Jessica Ramos announced her bid to become New York City mayor.

Ida Siegal reporting on New Yorkers marking 23 years since the terror attacks. 

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…

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…

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...

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.

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...

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.

More questions are being raised regarding NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban’s twin brother allegedly benefiting from the use of police department resources. It is one of three investigations swirling around NYPD headquarters and City Hall, as the FBI and federal prosecutors focus on possible corruption involving top aides to Mayor Eric Adams. NBC New York’s Jonathan Dienst reports.

Erica Byfield reporting on some UWS residents objecting to a proposal for a new bus lane. 

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.

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.

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.

Pei-Sze Cheng reporting on a Queens boy encouraging blood donations amid shortage. 

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…

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.

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...

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.