Despite the girl's school being only a 20-minute drive from home, the bus often arrives at school as late as 9 a.m., even though classes start at 8 a.m.

The latest NYPD data shows an increase in the number of rapes across the city as most crime continues to see a drop.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is making an infrastructure and public safety announcement. Watch live video on News 12 New York.

The NYPD says 19-year-old Brandon Hayes, from the Bronx, is being charged with murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is signing gun safety legislation alongside former Rep. Gabby Giffords. Watch live video on News 12 New York.