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Police: Stray Gunfire Wounds 10-Year-Old Brooklyn Boy

Police in East New York are investigating after a 10-year-old boy was wounded by stray gunfire while watching TV inside his home Wednesday night.

Updated 2:10 PM

Safety In Focus As Preparedness Month Begins

With the start of National Preparedness Month, the city's Office of Emergency Management is reminding New Yorkers to be ready by creating a go-bag.

Updated 11:53 AM

Girl Who Died En Route To Hospital Remembered At Funeral

Funeral services were held Wednesday morning for 11-year-old Briana Ojeda, who was with her mother en route to the hospital Friday when their car was pulled over by an officer who refused to help.

Updated 09/01/2010 09:44 PM

Cooling Centers Open Around Five Boroughs

Cooling centers will be open around the five boroughs today to help New Yorkers beat the heat.

09/01/2010 10:03 AM

Graffiti Artists Learn To "Paint Straight"

Brooklyn's Family Court building isn't usually known for its art -- but artwork now on display in the probation offices is changing that.

09/01/2010 08:04 PM

DOE Opens Student Registration Centers

As part of its annual effort, the Department of Education opened 12 registration centers across the city Wednesday to serve both general education and special needs students.

09/01/2010 05:38 PM

NYPD Locates, Suspends Officer Who Allegedly Denied First Aid To Dying Girl

A five-year veteran of the NYPD has been identified and suspended over allegations he refused to help a young Brooklyn girl dying from an asthma attack.

Updated 09/01/2010 08:39 AM

Your Weekend Starts Now 9/2/10

Arts

NY1’s Stephanie Simon offers her picks for great things to do this weekend across the city.

EW Movie Review: "Machete"

Movie Reviews

See "Machete," Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis' gory, pulpy wink of an action thriller, for star Danny Trejo, who barely cracks a smile or an emotion but makes grade-Z stoic invincibility cool again.

Learning The Art Of The Counteroffer

Real Estate

Whether you are a buyer or a seller, knowing how to negotiate can make all the difference when trying to close a deal.

Parents Who Co-Sign A Teen's Credit Card Need To Set Firm Rules

Money Matters

Parents now often need to co-sign a teenager's credit card, and while they can bail out a child how is starting to drown in debt, there should be firm rules to prevent sustained credit trouble.