Elderly man found killed with 'I touch little girls' written on his chest

Police in New York are investigating the murder of an elderly man found dead inside a Staten Island duplex with a disturbing message scrawled on his chest.

Michael Avenatti sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for trying to extort $25M from Nike

Michael Avenatti, the celebrity lawyer who once represented Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against President Donald Trump, was sentenced Thursday to 2 1/2 years in prison for trying to extort up to $25 million from Nike by threatening the company with bad publicity.

Woman faces hate crime charge for Manhattan hotel confrontation

Miya Ponsetto was arraigned in court in Manhattan via videoconference on charges including unlawful imprisonment as a hate crime in connection with a confrontation with a Black teen at a hotel.

Robert Durst's brother testifies that his brother wanted to kill him

Robert Durst is on trial for the murder of Susan Berman, a longtime friend killed in Benedict Canyon in 2000. The New York real estate scion is also accused of killing his first wife, Kathie Durst, and was acquitted of murder after killing and dismembering a neighbor in Texas.

J&J to pay $230M to settle claims it helped fuel opioid crisis

As part of the deal, the drugmaker also agreed to end the manufacturing and distribution of opioids across New York and the rest of the nation.

George Floyd statues vandalized in Brooklyn, Newark

Officials say someone defaced the 6-foot sculpture located at Flatbush Junction with spray paint.

Rudy Giuliani's New York law license suspended

An appellate court in New York has suspended Rudy Giuliani's license to practice law for making "demonstrably false" statements about the 2020 presidential election on behalf of Donald Trump, his client.

SHOCKING VIDEO:  Man shot in front of children in the Bronx

A disturbing video released by the NYPD shows a man being shot multiple times as a girl attempts to shield a young child on the ground next to the victim.

VIDEO:  Man escapes assassination attempt in Brooklyn

Men in two vehicles attempted to carry out what appears to be a coordinated assassination attempt on the streets of Brooklyn.

Actress Lisa Banes in critical condition after NYC hit-and-run: TMZ

According to TMZ, Banes was attempting to cross Amsterdam Avenue at West 64th street when a person riding a scooter struck her, knocking her to the ground.

NYPD: Vandals 'desecrated' Vietnam memorial in Queens

The office of Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz posted a video showing Parks Department workers covering up profane graffiti scrawled on a Vietnam memorial in Elmhurst.

Charges: Man sexually assaulted 6-year-old boy in Brooklyn Park porta potty

An 18-year-old man has been charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly sexually assaulting a 6-year-old boy in the porta potty of a park in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota last week.

Piano prodigy practices for Carnegie Hall performance

Brigitte Xie's piano talent has earned her a spot on stage at Carnegie Hall this fall. She will likely be the youngest person on stage.