R. Kelly off suicide watch

R. Kelly is no longer on suicide watch following the R&B singer's sentencing in a federal sex abuse case, prosecutors said.

NY set to raise age to purchase semiautomatic rifles

New York would ban the purchase or possession of a semiautomatic rifle for individuals below the age of 21 as part of a package of the Democratic-led Legislature plan to pass this week with the governor’s approval.

Subway gun detectors may be installed

New York City officials are looking at technology from several companies that could be installed in the subway system to detect weapons.

Last NYC public payphone removed

The last public payphone in New York City was removed on Monday. The bank of two phones was on 7th Avenue and 50th Street in Midtown Manhattan.