A pair of legislation was approved by the New York City Council Thursday that would allow for additional safety measures for EMS workers, including self-defense training and body armor.

A pair of legislation was approved by the New York City Council Thursday that would allow for additional safety measures for EMS workers, including self-defense training and body armor.

The Vessel, a climbable sculpture at Hudson Yards on Manhattan’s West Side, is reopening later this year with new safety features after a string of suicides forced it to close.

The Vessel, a climbable sculpture at Hudson Yards on Manhattan’s West Side, is reopening later this year with new safety features after a string of suicides forced it to close.

Nicolas McGee, 45, of New York City, was arrested Thursday in the murder of Kawsheen Gelzer, whose dismembered body was found in the suspect’s apartment.

The suspect accused of pushing a 68-year-old woman down a flight of church steps and then robbing her is in custody after several days on the run.

Four illegal immigrants who police say robbed a New York City Target store have been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and likely face deportation.

Four illegal immigrants who police say robbed a New York City Target store have been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and likely face deportation.

A Manhattan judge set a trial date for Daniel Penny in the death of Jordan Neely, with proceedings expected to take between four and six weeks this fall.

A Manhattan judge set a trial date for Daniel Penny in the death of Jordan Neely, with proceedings expected to take between four and six weeks this fall.

Marine veteran Daniel Penny returns to court in New York City on Wednesday in his subway chokehold case as the city continues to grapple with transit crime.

Marine veteran Daniel Penny returns to court in New York City on Wednesday in his subway chokehold case as the city continues to grapple with transit crime.

Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend sued him Tuesday, three months after he was convicted in a criminal trial of assaulting her in NYC

Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend sued him Tuesday, three months after he was convicted in a criminal trial of assaulting her in NYC

A New York City homeowner was arrested after changing the locks to her property that was allegedly taken over by squatters.

A New York City homeowner was arrested after changing the locks to her property that was allegedly taken over by squatters.

Carlyle Thomas, 61, died after he was punched during an altercation with a tow truck driver in a gas station parking lot on Saturday night.

Carlyle Thomas, 61, died after he was punched during an altercation with a tow truck driver in a gas station parking lot on Saturday night.