New York City’s Open Streets program was likely its most popular in Summer 2020 when much of the city was locked down, cars were off the road, and people needed as much space as possible to get outside and breathe some fresh air while still maintaining social distance. more

Even when a thief is simply looking to steal parts off a car instead of taking the whole vehicle, Honda CR-Vs seem to be the area’s preferred target. more

Shoelaces usually have one use: tying your shoes. But some thieves found another job for them — tying up a victim as they robbed their apartment. more

Violent crime was down in New York City last month, but criminals stayed busy when it came to robbery and assault. more

Many know “Red Bull gives you wings” is just a slogan for the energy drink company. But perhaps there are a select few who take it literally. more

The coronavirus pandemic hasn’t given people too many reasons to smile, but Richard Feldman will almost assuredly have on his face on Nov. 11.  more

Robbing a gas station is thirsty work, so don’t blame a thief for also grabbing a soda while stealing from the cash register. more

Police believe a stray bullet hit a young woman while she was with her young daughter in Marble Hill Thursday night, and are now hunting for two men they say are responsible for it happening. more

A four-alarm fire tore through and heavily damaged at least five businesses on Bailey Avenue late Monday night, but of the more than 160 New York Fire Department personnel on the scene, only one was slightly injured. more

It’s only been a half-year since Eric Dinowitz won his city council seat in a special election to replace now-Bronx Supreme Court judge Andrew Cohen. And only about four months since the Democratic primary where Dinowitz all but assured he’d hold onto his seat for the next two years. more