Ghislaine Maxwell guilty of helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teens
A jury has found Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on five of six charges in her sex abuse trial. Prosecutors accused Maxwell of helping Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of minor girls between 1994 and 1997. She was convicted of recruiting, grooming, and abusing the victims, some as young as 14.
Calls to cancel New Years Eve celebration in Times Square, mayor says show will go on
Even as COVID cases rise, preparations continue in Times Square for the most famous New Year’s Eve celebration in the world. Now, there are calls to cancel the event as have officials in other major cities.
Ghislaine Maxwell's family voices faith in her innocence after conviction
Ghislaine Maxwell’s family members expressed their belief in her innocence after she was found guilty of luring teenage girls to be sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein.
Virus postpones Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show
The Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show has become the latest major event to be postponed or canceled.
GHISLAINE MAXWELL TRIAL: Jury reaches verdict in Epstein associate's trial
The jury in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking trial entered its fifth day of deliberations Wednesday by asking the judge if they had to work on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day and for transcripts of five trial witnesses.
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo avoids criminal charges for unwanted kissing
Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah said that while there was evidence to conclude the conduct the women described did occur, the office could not pursue criminal charges.
Hugh Jackman has COVID; 'Music Man' shows canceled
Hugh Jackman says he tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing cold-like symptoms. As a result, Broadway's 'The Music Man' has canceled shows through Jan. 1.
GHISLAINE MAXWELL TRIAL: Judge cites worries over COVID spread
The jury considering the fate of Ghislaine Maxwell at her sex trafficking trial entered a fourth full day of deliberations Tuesday after no sign that a verdict was near and no clear signal either that there was dissension in their ranks.
Apple closes New York City stores to in-person shopping
The list of COVID-induced closures, cancellations, and changes continues to grow in New York City. Apple has closed its locations in the city to in-store shopping.
GHISLAINE MAXWELL TRIAL: Jury asks for white board and sticky notes
The jury deliberating the fate of Ghislaine Maxwell at her sex trafficking trial requested a white board and different colored sticky notes Monday as it signaled that it had plenty of work to do after a long holiday weekend.
NYC vaccine mandate for private employers and those 12 and older in effect
A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private employers is now in effect in New York City. Also, New Yorkers aged 12 and older are now required to show proof of two vaccine doses to enter most indoor venues.
Times Square New Years Eve ball drop being scaled back
With COVID cases surging in hotspot New York City, plans for New York's NYE in Times Square are being scaled back. Some local events are canceled in New York City.
Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Jury deliberations underway
A jury is continuing deliberations on Tuesday to decide whether Ghislaine Maxwell is a dangerous predator who recruited teens for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.
Fake UPS worker, robber force elderly couple, grandkids to zip-tie themselves: Cops
Two brazen armed robbers forced an elderly couple and their grandchildren to zip-tie themselves before taking off with valuables including one of the children's piggy bank.
Ghislaine Maxwell trial jury begins deliberations
The fate of Ghislaine Maxwell is now squarely in the hands of a jury. The jury received the case in Maxwell's sex-trafficking trial just before 5 p.m. Monday, after prosecutors and Maxwell's defense attorneys delivered closing arguments.
2022 New Years Eve numbers arrive in Times Square; NYE cancelled decision pending
New Year's Eve is less than two weeks away and while the fate of the big celebration and the crowds in Times Square are still up in the air due to a surge in coronavirus cases, the preparations continue.
Fire in basement of FOX News building injures 1 person
A fire in the basement of the building that houses the FOX News Channel injured one person, said the FDNY.
NY single-day record for COVID cases
21,027 New Yorkers have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest number since January 14.
Ghislaine Maxwell won't testify as defense rests
Ghislaine Maxwell's defense has rested its case after two days of presenting evidence on the British socialite's behalf.
DRAMATIC VIDEO: 2 teens crawl down building to escape deadly fire
Dramatic video shows two teens climbing out of a Manhattan high-rise window to escape a deadly fire sparked by a lithium battery explosion.