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The State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Downstate), which includes the University Hospital of Brooklyn, faces insolvency as early as May if...

Officials say New York's unemployment rate dropped to 8.2 percent in December from 8.3 percent a month earlier. The state labor department says about 34,000...

Police are investigating after a loaded handgun was found in a 7-year-old boy's book bag at a school in Far Rockaway, a law enforcement...

The following are Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s remarks as delivered at City Hall today: “Good afternoon, everyone. By now, I’m sure you’re all aware that...

The title of state senator may have sounded nice to Eric Adams in 2006. Now seven years later, the title of Brooklyn borough president...

A new study shows New York City is doing better than Los Angeles in the battle against childhood obesity, at least for low-income children. From...

After nearly six years of construction, the $50 million Lincoln Square Synagogue is finally ready to open its doors this weekend, making it the...

The National Transportation Safety Board says it's analyzing recovered data from the ferry that crashed in New York City, injuring dozens of commuters. Investigators said...

The MTA's new Subway Time app is now available for all smartphones. It isn't meant to help you down in a station because most phones...

10:48PM EST: The NYPD is currently on the scene investigating a shooting at Dahill Road and 65th Street  The condition of the victim is unknown. A crime...

As per the NYPD, all northbound lanes of the Gowanus Expressway at 6th Avenue are closed due an accident and all westbound lanes of...

Tomorrow, Thursday will be the monthly 66 precinct Community Council meeting at 5910 13th Ave. The meeting starts at 7:30PM. You are invited to...

The following are Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s remarks as delivered at City Hall today: “On buses, let me talk a little bit about what’s going...

The union president says school bus drivers and matrons will remain on strike until New York City agrees to put a job security clause...

A new poll finds New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn has a big lead in a Democratic primary for mayor. The Quinnipiac University poll...

The following are Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s remarks as delivered at City Hall this afternoon: “Well good afternoon, everyone. I just wanted to take a...

Councilman David G. Greenfield is blasting the New York City Department of Education for its failure to pay hundreds of employees for special education...

Hurricane Sandy is on the agenda as the City Council examines the city's performance before and after the storm. Officials from the mayor's office,...

The Brooklyn Public Library is making itself more user-friendly while also taking a step into the future. With the help of a $3.25 million grant...

Thank You. I want to thank the Clinton foundation for inviting me. Of course I want to thank President Clinton for his tireless efforts...

Brooklyn district attorney Charles Hynes got off to a slow fundraising start in his 2013 re-election bid, but two challengers including Kenneth Thompson reported...

Dozens of organized crime figures from the New York area were arrested Wednesday following an investigation of extortion of local garbage haulers, a federal...

Citing financial concerns, one of the city's most prestigious hospitals will stop providing the 911 system with paramedics next month, officials said. Administrators at Lenox...

A wintry mix of rain and snow is expected to continue overnight into Wednesday morning, making the morning commute messy for many. New York City...

A school bus strike that would leave 152,000 New York City children scrambling to get to school was nearing, as parents tried to find...

State health officials say flu vaccine is still available for New Yorkers who want to get a flu shot, though there may be some...

One New York man was killed and another seriously injured in separate incidents just minutes apart at a Manhattan station during Tuesday's rush-hour,...

SYNOPSIS The NYC area will experience a mix of rain, sleet, and snow before changing to rain by the Wednesday morning commute with temperatures remaining...

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today nominated Jenny Rivera, Professor at the City University of New York School of Law, to serve on the New...

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed into law the NY SAFE Act (Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act) that will give New York State...

The NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force is investigating after racist graffiti was discovered on an entire block in Crown Heights. Authorities say someone spray-painted anti-black...

New York City officials have officially kicked off a new 5 million-square-foot development project that will be built on a platform over railroad tracks...

“It has been 78 days since New York State suffered the worst natural disaster in its history. Sandy destroyed or severely damaged almost 19,000...

Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), representative of Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan communities hit hard by Hurricane Sandy, spoke in strong support of H.R. 152,...

Subway operators are being urged to slow down as they enter stations in the wake of two recent incidents where riders were pushed in...