Third teen pleads guilty in Tessa Majors killing that shocked NYC
Rashaun Weaver will serve a 14-years-to-life sentence for fatally stabbing Majors inside of Morningside Park in 2019.
Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Ex-Epstein worker says she 'never' saw misconduct by Maxwell
A former office worker for financier Jeffrey Epstein testified she did not witness misconduct by Ghislaine Maxwell while working closely with her for six years.
New York murder suspect arrested in Henry County Bojangles parking lot
Deputies say the 21-year-old man wanted for a murder during a fight in New York was caught at a Bojangles in Henry County with a gun.
Man painted swastikas on Charging Bull, City Hall, other Lower Manhattan spots, NYPD says
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is hunting for the man who spray-painted swastikas across Lower Manhattan from the Charging Bull Statue, to City Hall to a construction site.
Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered to give up millions in pandemic book earnings
New York state's ethics commission has ordered former Gov. Andrew Cuomo to pay back the millions of dollars he is set to earn from his publishing deal for a book about his leadership during the pandemic. His lawyer calls the order "unconstitutional."
Missing Long Island mom stabbed 20 times by husband after alleged infidelity: Police
Police have accused Marcello Molinari of murdering his wife, Melissa, by stabbing her 20 times after finding out she had allegedly been involved in an extramarital affair.
New York indoor mask mandate for places without vaccine requirement
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an indoor mask mandate Friday for all public places that do not require proof of vaccination.
NYC Council approves bill allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections
The bill does not confer voting rights for state or federal elections to the city's 800,000 immigrants with green cards and work authorization, nor does it permit unauthorized immigrants to vote.
Starbucks workers at Buffalo store form 1st U.S. union
Starbucks workers at a store in Buffalo, New York, voted to unionize on Thursday, a first for the 50-year-old coffee retailer in the U.S. and the latest sign that the labor movement is stirring after decades of decline.
Suspect in FOX News Christmas tree fire released after arraignment
The man suspected of lighting fire to a giant Christmas tree outside the FOX News Channel was arraigned and placed on supervised release, according to the NYPD.
Coast Guard pulls body from car stuck in rapids near brink of Niagara Falls
A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew braved poor visibility and frigid rapids to reach a car partly submerged in water near the brink of Niagara Falls, then lowered a rescue swimmer on a hoist who pulled out the driver trapped inside. The woman did not survive.
Christmas tree set on fire outside Fox News Channel
A homeless man was arrested in connection with setting fire to a Christmas tree display in midtown Manhattan outside the FOX News Channel, according to the NYPD.
GHISLAINE MAXWELL TRIAL: Socialite's family asks for better treatment
The family of the British woman charged with helping the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein exploit underage girls has asked the U.S. attorney general to improve the treatment she is receiving during her trial.
NYC announces new vaccine mandate for all private sector employers
Beginning Dec. 27, all private-sector employers in New York City must require that their employees be fully vaccinated for the coronavirus, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.
NYC vaccine mandate includes children as young as 5
Children as young as 5 years old will be required to get vaccines in New York City to enter restaurants and other indoor venues.
5 cases of omicron variant detected in New York
At least five people in New York have been infected with the omicron variant of the coronavirus. Four of the cases are in New York City and one is in Suffolk County.
DOJ opened an inquiry into Cuomo sexual harassment claims
The Justice Department launched a civil inquiry into sexual harassment claims made against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, according to state officials
'Get tested' after anime convention attendee at Javits Center tests positive for omicron variant
New York officials were urging anyone who attended the NYC Anime 2021 convention at the Javits Center to get tested for COVID after an attendee contracted the omicron variant last month.
Rockefeller Christmas tree 2021 illuminated
The holly, jolly, best time of the year has gotten a light-filled launch. The towering Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center has been officially turned on.
House explodes in Brooklyn injuring at least 6, displacing dozens
A house exploded overnight in the Cypress Hills section of Brooklyn sending a massive fireball into the street. A large fire ensued. At least six people were injured.