Geneva Collins, a homeowner who works with neighbors to plant and protect flowers and trees, has seen the issue firsthand.

Thousands of small, toy elephants parachuted down in the annual Dumbo Drop, one of the borough’s most adorable fundraisers.

Stringer was born and raised in Washington Heights. He served nearly 30 years in public office as a state Assemblyman, Manhattan borough president and most recently as the city's comptroller.

Amy Butowicz says over a week ago, while on an evening stroll with friends, her dog Fritz was attacked by what Butowicz believes was a pit bull. Butowicz says the owner wasn't holding the dog's leash ...

A Brooklyn church is asking for the public's help after its van was stolen just hours before a planned trip to Connecticut.