David McCullough, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, dies at 89
David McCullough, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author whose lovingly crafted narratives on subjects ranging from the Brooklyn Bridge to Presidents John Adams and Harry Truman made him among the most popular and influential historians of his time, has died.
First bus of migrants from Texas border arrives in New York
In addition to Washington D.C., New York City will now be a drop-off location for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's undocumented migrant busing strategy.
Brooklyn McDonald's worker shot over cold French fries dies
A Brooklyn McDonald's worker who was shot Monday in a dispute over cold French fries has died.
NYC man accused of smearing feces on woman’s face has own face scalded with boiling water in jail
A New York City man accused of smearing feces on a New York City subway rider had his face scalded with boiling water after another inmate attacked him at Rikers Island.
Polio New York: Case found in Rockland County
New York health officials have issued a health alert about a case of polio that has been discovered.
Aerial video captures shark snack attack off New York beach
Experts with OCEARCH say these bait fish near the coast could be tied to the recent string of shark sightings in New York and New Jersey this summer
Man slashes woman in Times Square; suspect identified
The NYPD on Monday identified a suspect wanted for allegedly attacking a woman in Times Square on Sunday at about 10 a.m.
NYC declares monkeypox outbreak a 'public health emergency'
In a statement, Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan declared that the city's monkeypox outbreak was a "public health emergency" in order to fight the spread of the virus.
New York City store locks up Spam in plastic case amid crime spike
Shoppers, store employees, and social media users expressed disbelief after discovering the $3.99 canned meat product out of reach behind lock and key.
Jackie Robinson Museum set to finally open in New York
After 14 years of planning and fundraising through delays, the Jackie Robinson Museum is finally ready to open in New York City.
Video: Man hit by car in the Bronx, thieves rob his unconscious body
The shocking video shows a man in the Bronx being hit and sent flying by a car before two men get out of the vehicle, run over to him,and rob him as he lay unconscious in the street.
Police: Missing 8-year-old New York girl could be in metro Atlanta area
It's been over two years since Kushiyah Yehudah disappeared from her home in New York. Now police think that the missing 8-year-old girl could be in the metro Atlanta area.
Lynnwood man accused of making racist threats to Buffalo grocery store mass shooting site
A 37-year-old from Lynnwood has been arrested for allegedly calling up a Buffalo, New York grocery store and threatening to shoot any Black or Hispanic patrons there.
Attacker tries to stab NY GOP candidate for governor Rep. Lee Zeldin
U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for New York governor, was attacked by a man who tried to stab him at an upstate event.
Great White shark washes ashore on Long Island
Authorities say the 7-to-8-foot long shark was spotted by a resident before it washed back out to sea.
'Law & Order' crew member murdered at NYC set
A man working at the set of 'Law and Order: Organized Crime' was fatally shot in Brooklyn on Tuesday morning.
Watch: Heavy rains, flash flooding wreak havoc across New Jersey and New York
Cars were submerged in floodwater in northern New Jersey and New York City subway stations turned into impromptu waterfalls after heavy rain drenched the area Monday.
Staten Island street renamed after Eric Garner ahead of 8th anniversary of his death
Almost eight years to the day of his death, Eric Garner was honored on Staten Island Saturday near the site of his fatal confrontation with NYPD officers.
Ivana Trump's death determined to be accidental, medical examiner says
Ivana Trump died Thursday after a fall that resulted in blunt impact injuries to the torso, the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner said Friday.
'Princess Doe' remains identified as NY teen missing since 1982
A girl who was dubbed Princess Doe after her remains were found 40 years ago in a New Jersey cemetery has been identified as Dawn Olanick, a Long Island teenager.