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Man charged with murder after woman set on fire on F train in Brooklyn

Sebastian Zapeta walks out of the NYPD 60th Precinct after being arrested and charged in the death of a woman aboard a subway train as she slept and was allegedly lit on fire by Zapeta in Coney...

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Brooklyn businessman to plead guilty in Adams campaign fraud case

New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a press conference at City Hall on Dec. 12, 2024 in New York City.A Brooklyn developer implicated in a federal corruption probe involving Mayor Eric Adams...

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Suspect in subway fire death was deported 6 years ago, only to find his way...

A view from the station where a woman died after being lit on fire aboard an MTA subway train as she slept at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn on...

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A weekend of violence on NYC's subways stokes fears about public safety

Police investigate at the scene where authorities say a woman died after being lit on fire by a man aboard an MTA subway train in Coney Island.There have been twice as many homicides on NYC mass...

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NYC helicopter foes hope to force industry to buy electric choppers in 2025

An electric helicopter recently on display in Grand Central Terminal.A vote on a ban on gas guzzling commercial helicopters could come early in the new year. [ more › ]

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'No deportaciones' — South Bronx eatery vows to remain an oasis for migrants...

La Morada in the Bronx has served as a hub for migrants for years, offering free meals and resources.Restaurant owners say they've long been used to living under the threat of deportation. [ more › ]

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Alert for NYC travelers: Delays on American Airlines after ground stop...

A Boeing 777 passengers aircraft of American Airlines arrives from Milan at JFK International Airport in February.The delays came during one of the busiest travel times of the year. [ more › ]

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Dreaming of a white Christmas in NYC? Expect snow on Tuesday.

After the first snowfall of the year in New York City, the freezing cold continued Monday. The rest of the week is expected to be a little warmer.Christmas Eve should see up to an inch of snow fall on...

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Ex-NY Rep. George 'Santos Claus' prepares for 'punch in the face' this...

Former Rep. George Santos made an appearance at a congressional holiday party on Dec. 5.The Republican ex-congressmember is scheduled for sentencing in February on Long Island. [ more › ]

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Early Addition: Mayor Adams' son threw Gracie Mansion's hottest party of 2024

Gracie Mansion, 2013.Because he just dropped his new album, here are your early links: Tribeca dog club, Katie the rat hunter, no more group chats and more from around the city and internet. [ more › ]

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Do New York Jets fans think Aaron Rodgers is worth the drama? We asked.

Aaron Rodgers during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams on December 22, 2024.Rodgers is arguably the most polarizing pro athlete in America. [ more › ]

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Is this Queens plaque at the ‘center’ of NYC or just the center of a...

This mysterious compass rose in Woodside, Queens, claims to mark the "geographical center of NYC." It's wrong.A plaque in Woodside, Queens claims to mark the geographic center of NYC. But geographers...

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Man accused of lighting NYC subway rider on fire told cops he 'drinks a lot,'...

Sebastian Zapeta is arraigned in Brooklyn Suprreme Court Tuesday. Police say he set a woman on fire on the F train in Brooklyn .Sebastian Zapeta was arraigned on charges of murder and arson Tuesday. [...

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NY legislative leaders reject MTA's $65B plan to fix mass transit infrastructure

More than $65 billion worth of MTA construction projects are now on hold after state lawmakers rejected the agency's latest capital plan.The move adds a new layer of negotiations between the state...

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NYC building supers say they're eagerly awaiting holiday tips from tenants...

A group of building supers at a rally outside City Hall earlier this year.Tipping building staff is a longstanding New York City tradition, but some supers say younger tenants aren't participating. [...

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Paw-dle to the rescue: NJ firefighters canoe to save dog stranded on frozen lake

Responders paddle the pup back to shore.Treats and teamwork sealed the deal. [ more › ]

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4 charged in Queens subway attack on homeless man

The 7 train arrives at 34th Street, Hudson Yards in 2015.Prosecutors say the man who was robbed fought back, killing one of his attackers. He has not been charged with a crime. [ more › ]

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Saddle up: Country culture is taking NYC by storm

Common Country is 3,400 square feet, with plenty of room for line dancing.Yeehaw meets the Big Apple as New Yorkers trade their subway cards for Stetsons at the city’s hottest new honky tonks. [ more › ]

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What to know about the case of the man accused of lighting a woman on fire on...

Woman dies after being set on fire at subway train in New York CONEY ISLAND, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - DECEMBER 22: Police investigate at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue Station in Brooklyn...

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Here are the top 10 places where New Jersey wants to build the most...

New Jersey has an ambitious plan to build or rehab tens of thousands of homes for low and middle income people over the next decade.These municipalities are on the hook for the highest number of...

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