NYC News

Italian mafia culture has often been the muse of Hollywood entertainment endeavors. Though the mafia still has somewhat of a presence in New York City, after last week's FBI round-up their numbers are significantly decreased.

New York - If you cannot find a decent public restroom to relieve yourself, then you will pay top dollar for a cushy seat when the urge strikes. This is what a new startup is betting on.

New York - New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is keeping a low profile after weathering a storm of his own by keeping the public school system open during Thursday's blizzard and angering celebrity meteorologist Al Roker.

New York - New York City's progressive mayor announced plans to raise the minimum wage and issue identity cards to undocumented immigrants in his first State of the City address.

For many years after the markets crashed in 2008, New Yorkers made due with only one home. Now that real estate is rebounding, many are looking to the Bahamas for their second home.

New York - World famous Greek singer and UNICEF ambassador Nana Mouskouri will be playing a show at Town Hall in New York City on April 14.

New York - A quick glance at headlines of any one of New York City’s respected news sources on any given day leads even the commonest of men to inquire, “What is going on here?” “Have we all gone mad?”

New York - The Wall Street Journal has reported that actor and director Philip Seymour Hoffman has been found dead in his West Village, NYC, apartment. A cause of death for the 46-year-old was not named in the report.

New York - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was booed Saturday as he took the stage during the Super Bowl hand-off ceremony in Times Square. Some in the crowd booed, while at least one other heckler could be heard shouting: "we hate traffic, we hate traffic."

New York - Thieves smashed the display case at New York City's Cartier jewelry store Thursday, stealing 16 watches, valued at $710,000. Police said in happened in broad daylight, shortly after noon.