Homelessness is at a record high in New York City with shelter occupancy growing even as the migrant population is decreasing ...

Rodents have apparently gnawed clear through the dense plastic of the Big Apple ‘s supposedly “rat proof” new trash bins — but the city said the results show the containers are largely keeping the ...

Tisch said offenses like aggressive panhandling, unlicensed street vending and public urination give “the impression of an ...

Enforcement was already on the rise before Trump’s inauguration. Now street sellers are avoiding any risk of getting a ...

Where do pizza boxes go? What exactly is rigid plastic? How clean do empty jars need to be? Relax, experts say.

The New York City tolling program began on Jan. 5 after defying obstacles for decades. A move to stop it would likely touch ...

After reading the first part of our recycling guide, you’re a sorting expert. You’ve put your pizza box in the paper recycling, almond-milk container in with the metal, plastic and glass, and ...

NEW YORK -- Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch delivered the annual State of the NYPD address on Thursday, outlining the ...

The NYPD will create a division targeting low-level quality-of-life crimes like aggressive panhandling, some street vending, ...

ICE agents conducted roundups in New York City, and a day later, local authorities announced their own gang takedown. In ...

But a New York-based company called Afterlife Ag has found a better use for those food scraps. Cofounder Winson Wong says his company collects food waste from restaurants and stores, grinds it down, ...

Get to know NC State guard Zoe Brooks and the humorous personality she brings to the Wolfpack women’s basketball team ...