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Jay Varma, health adviser behind NYC COVID policy, partied during pandemic
The former senior public health adviser under Mayor Bill de Blasio was secretly recorded on camera admitting to participating in sex and dance parties while instructing New Yorkers to practice social distancing at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Disney trips meant for homeless students went to NYC school employees' kids: report
Officials say six employees of New York City’s public school system took their children or grandchildren on trips to Disney World, New Orleans and other locations using tickets that were meant for homeless students.
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What is New York City Mayor Eric Adams' “trash revolution”?
In a press conference on Monday, Mayor Eric Adams unveiled New York City’s new official trash bin and announced that by November 12, 70% of the city’s 14 billion pounds of annual trash would be in containers.
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3 dead after truck driver plows into NYC park striking 10 celebrating July 4
At least two people died at the height of July 4 celebrations after a driver suspected of operating his truck under the influence of alcohol plowed into a park on the Lower East Side and struck nine people, police and city officials said.
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Actor Wendell Pierce says he was denied New York apartment because of his race
The Tony Award-winner said a white apartment owner turned down his application, despite having a high income and plenty of assets.
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Driver arrested after trying to mow down people outside Jewish school in New York City, police say
Surveillance video obtained by News 4 appears to show the man driving across lawns in direct pursuit of people.
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Holocaust museum will host free field trips for eighth graders in New York City public schools
A Holocaust museum in New York City will offer free educational field trips to eighth grade public school students in a program aimed at combating antisemitism.
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams proposes immigrants as solution to lifeguard shortage because they are ‘excellent swimmers'
“The only obstacle is that we won’t give them the right to work to become a lifeguard?” Adams said.
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Skittles is giving away a 1-year stay in an NYC micro-apartment that usually rents for $3,500/month: Take a look inside
The giveaway is a promotional stunt for the brand’s new Skittles Littles candy.