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Schumer Wants US Officials to Help Stop Spread of Mosquito-Borne Infection
With mosquito season upon us, Sen. Charles Schumer wants federal officials to step in to stop the Chikungunya virus, a new mosquito-borne infection.
Knicks' Melo to Opt Out of Contract
Knicks star Carmelo Anthony is opting out of his contract.
City's First Peruvian Parade Moves Through Jackson Heights
Spectators wore the red and white of Peru's flag as the city's first Peruvian parade made its way through Jackson Heights on Sunday.
Longtime Upper East Side Resident Dies at 111
Rachel Hargrave, a longtime Upper East Side resident, died Sunday, one week after celebrating her 111th birthday.
Police Seek Bronx Laundromat Robber
Police are looking for a suspect who they say entered a Bronx laundromat through a roof vent earlier this month before making off with about $1,200 in cash.
Police Search For Missing Tourist Last Seen at Midtown Hotel
Police are looking for a 62-year-old Ohio woman who relatives say suffers from Alzheimer's and was last seen Sunday at the Hilton on Sixth Avenue.
Final Vote Tonight on Proposed Rent Hikes
The city's Rent Guidelines Board is set to hold its final vote tonight on its proposed rent hikes for rent stabilized buildings.
MTA: F Train Derailment Not Caused by Faulty Rail
The MTA has ruled out a faulty rail as the cause of a subway derailment that stranded riders last month in Queens, saying the metal met strength standards.
U.S., Portugal Tie an Emotional Draw For Soccer Fans
Soccer fans who gathered in DUMBO Sunday watched intently as the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team missed a chance to clinch a move to the next round of the World Cup as the 13th ranked squad tied fourth ranked Portugal.
NY1 Exclusive: Ruby Dee's Life "Essentials" Fill New Documentary
The grandson of actress Ruby Dee is mourning the loss of his famous grandmother and releasing a new documentary about her extraordinary life.
MTA "Fastrack" Repairs Affect 2, 3, 4 Trains This Week
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is bringing its "Fastrack" maintenance and repair program to the 2, 3 and 4 subway lines in Brooklyn this week.
"Newsies" Announces Final Performance, Nat'l Tour Planned
The curtain is coming down for good on the Tony Award winning musical "Newsies" in August.
NY1 From the Floor AM: GoPro Set to Go Public This Week
NY1 previews the day on Wall Street from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
Man Attacked on Queens Street in Critical Condition, Suspect Sought
Police are looking for a person of interest in what appears to be an unprovoked attack on a 56-year-old man this past weekend.
In The Papers 6/23/14
NY1 takes a look at what's in today's New York City newspapers.
Second 13-Year-Old Pulled From Bronx River Dies
The second of two 13-year-old cousins pulled from the Bronx River passed away on Sunday at Montefiore Hospital, officials say.
NY1 ItCH: A Primary Date to Consider
Bob Hardt's daily look "Inside City Hall."
June 23rd In NYC History
June 23rd
Weekend Feature: Coastal Living Editor Names Happiest Seaside Towns
Coastal Living Editor in Chief Antonia van der Meer spoke with NY1 about some of the winners on its annual list of Happiest Seaside Towns.
Pride Week 2014: Transgender Woman Knew Her Gender by Age Six
Though she was born a boy, Cecilia Gentili has known she was a girl since her earliest memories of childhood, but what it means to be transgender is only just starting to become mainstream knowledge.