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Girl With Autism Speaks at City Hall After She Says She Was Caught on Overheated School Bus
School buses that carry kids with special needs must have working air conditioning, but the public advocate says, too often, they don't. She spoke at City Hall Friday, and she was joined by a girl with autism who says she got caught on an overheated bus.
Staten Island Man Arraigned on Carjacking, Murder Charges
A Staten Island man who police say was responsible for a traffic-stopping incident on the Verrazano Bridge was arraigned on murder charges Friday in connection with two separate deaths last weekend.
Lyft Launch Uncertain as State Files Restraining Order
Car-hailing app Lyft was expected to launch at 7 p.m. with two weeks of free rides in Brooklyn and Queens, but may be on hold as the state today filed a restraining order on grounds the ride share effort violates insurance law.
Retro Roller Rink Getting a Second Go Around
After closing its Coney Island location in 2010, the retro roller-rink Dreamland and its creator Lola Star will host skaters again, this time in Prospect Park.
Mayor Joining Family on 10-Day Italy Vacation
The city's first family will be setting off to Italy next week on their first vacation since Mayor Bill de Blasio took office and will be the longest vacation taken by a mayor in recent years.
Judge: UES Waste Transfer Station Project Can Proceed
A federal judge this week ended the debate over the highly controversial construction of the 91st Street transfer station on the East River.
Last Chance to Catch "Manhattanhenge" This Weekend
For the second and final time this year the phenomenon known as "Manhattanhenge" will be on display this weekend along the city's east-west cross streets.
NY1 From the Floor AM: New Krispy Kreme CEO Planning Brand Overhaul
NY1 previews the day on Wall Street from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
In The Papers 7/11/14
NY1 takes a look at what's in today's New York City newspapers.
Sources: Man Fleeing Brooklyn Traffic Stop Shot By Reassigned Officer
An off-duty police officer who sources say was recently reassigned under the NYPD's "Summer All Out" program shot a man Thursday night who investigators say was trying to avoid a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
NY1 ItCH: A New Card That Still Can't Be Played by Hizzoner
Bob Hardt's daily look "Inside City Hall."
NY1 Online: The Call 7/10/14
John Schiumo hosts the July 10, 2014 episode of The Call.
New Commissioner Puts More NYPD Officers In Front of Camera
From murder scenes to crime strategy, numerous New York City police officers are stepping up in front of the camera, a move the police commissioner promised he would make when he took charge of the department.
Police Seek Man Who Allegedly Forcibly Touched Two Teenage Girls in Bronx
Police are searching for a man who they say forcibly touched two teenage girls in the Bronx.
Yankees' Tanaka Has Partially Torn Ligament in Throwing Elbow
Masahiro Tanaka was diagnosed Thursday with a partially torn ligament in his throwing elbow, but the Yankees are hoping his season is not over.
Man Sought in Connection With Brooklyn Forcible Touching Incident
Police are looking for a man wanted in connection with a May 5 forcible touching incident in Brooklyn.
Woman Struck, Killed by SUV on Upper West Side
A woman was struck and killed by an SUV at the intersection of 95th Street and West End Avenue on the Upper West Side Thursday afternoon.
July 12th In NYC History
July 12th
More Talks, but No Deal, in LIRR Contract Discussion
While the threat of a Long Island Rail Road strike on July 20 is still there, both sides seem to be open to more negotiations.
NY1 Online: Transit Reporters Discuss Ongoing MTA, LIRR Worker Negotiations
Four top transit reporters - Dana Rubinstein from Capital New York; WNYC Radio's Kate Hinds; Pete Donohue of the Daily News; and NY1 transit reporter Jose Martinez - joined Inside City Hall to discuss the ongoing negotiations between the MTA and Long Island Rail Road workers to prevent a looming strike.


