Category: New York City

NYC Mayor Asks Washington to Help Control ‘Flow of Guns’ Into City After Officers Shot

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is calling on the federal government to step in and help block the “constant flow” of guns into his city after two NYPD officers were shot, one fatally. During an appearance on ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Jan. 23, Adams said the coordination with the federal government would be…


One Dead, 9 Injured in New York City Fire Explosion

One person died and nine were injured, including five police officers, in a fire explosion in New York City on Tuesday, the fire department said. The incident took place at 869 Fox Street in the Bronx, a fire department spokesperson said. Media reports said a gas explosion had sparked the fire and building collapse.


Numerous Casualties Reported After Massive Fire in Bronx Apartment Building

At least 19 people, including nine children, have died in a high-rise apartment fire in the Bronx, officials said. At least 32 people were taken to five hospitals. Officials told WABC7 and other local media that nine children are among the fatalities in the blaze. “This is going to be one of the worst fires…


At Least 19 Dead After Massive Fire in NYC Apartment Building

At least 19 people, including nine children, have died in a high-rise apartment fire in the Bronx, officials said. At least 32 people were taken to five hospitals. Officials told WABC7 and other local media that nine children are among the fatalities in the blaze. “This is going to be one of the worst fires…


19 Dead, Including 9 Children, After Fire Rips Through NYC Apartment Building

At least 19 people have died in a high-rise apartment fire in the Bronx on Sunday, New York City officials said. “This is going to be one of the worst fires we have witnessed here in modern times in the City of New York,” Mayor Eric Adams said during a news conference on Sunday. The…


NTD News Today (Jan. 7)

A key therapy for treating COVID-19 symptoms is in short supply, New York City is seeing its first snow of 2022, and a Colorado pastor and congregation clean up their church after it was damaged by wildfires.


NTD News Today Full Broadcast (January 7)

A key therapy for treating COVID-19 symptoms is in short supply, New York City is seeing its first snow of 2022, and a Colorado pastor and congregation clean up their church after it was damaged by wildfires.


NYC Mayor Eric Adams Continues State of Emergency, Extends Vaccine Mandate for Many Indoor Settings

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed two separate executive orders after he was sworn into his new position in Times Square on New Year’s Day. The first order will continue the city’s state of emergency pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic. The state of emergency was put in place by former mayor Bill de Blasio’s…


Limited Number of Revelers Return to Times Square to Usher in 2022

NEW YORK—New York City readied to embrace the new year—and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months—as it prepared to revive its annual New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square. The city said it would limit the number of people it lets into Times Square to witness a 6-ton ball, encrusted with nearly 2,700…


NYC Schools to Open in January With Scaled-Up COVID-19 Testing

Public school students in New York City will be met with increased COVID-19 testing when they return from winter break, according to the city’s new plan. Under the plan released on Tuesday at a press conference with outgoing Mayor Bill de Blasio and Mayor-elect Eric Adams, the return to school for the city’s more than…