NY father-to-be killed in gender reveal mishap
An upstate man was killed in an explosion during preparations for a gender reveal that went wrong.
AOC calls for ‘full investigation’ of Cuomo’s handling of nursing homes amid coronavirus pandemic
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined a chorus of New York lawmakers demanding an investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s handling of nursing homes during the coronavirus pandemic.
Case dropped after woman in racist Central Park run-in gets therapy
A judge dismissed the case against Amy Cooper, the white woman arrested last spring for calling 911 during a dispute with a Black man in New York’s Central Park.
Charges dropped for Buffalo officers seen shoving elderly protester
Criminal charges have been dropped against two police officers seen on video last spring shoving a 75-year-old protester to the ground in Buffalo.
Video shows police pepper spraying handcuffed child who was yelling for her dad
Police said the suicidal 9-year-old girl "disobeyed" commands to put her feet in the car. An officer was then "required" to spray an "irritant" in the handcuffed girl's face, the department said Saturday.
Arrests made after large group beats, strips man in Chinatown
The NYPD is looking for a dozen suspects in connection with a violent attack on a 26-year-old man who was beaten, cut with a sharp object and had his clothing stolen.
NY may have undercounted COVID nursing home deaths by 50%
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration confirmed Thursday that thousands more nursing home residents died of COVID-19 than the state’s official tallies had previously acknowledged.
3 dead in helicopter crash in western New York, National Guard says
Three National Guard members on a routine training flight were killed Wednesday when their helicopter crashed in a western New York town, an official said.
NY State Bar Association launches inquiry into Giuliani
The New York State Bar Association has launched an inquiry to determine whether Rudy Giuliani should be removed from its membership.
NYPD releases video of woman tackling boy over phone in hotel lobby
The NYPD released additional video of the confrontation between a woman and a 14-year-old Black boy she falsely accused of stealing her phone.
White woman tackled Black teen in hotel lobby, his father says
The Manhattan DA's office is investigating a confrontation in which a man said a woman in a hotel lobby falsely accused his teenaged son of stealing her phone and then tackled him.
Missing Fort Drum soldier found dead, another soldier held
A 20-year-old soldier from Tennessee who went missing from New York state's Fort Drum was found dead, officials said Sunday, adding that an investigation has been launched.
NYPD kills gunman at Manhattan Christmas concert
An armed man was fatally shot by police outside The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in Manhattan on Sunday afternoon.
Car hits protesters in Manhattan
Multiple people were hit by a car in the Murray Hill section of Manhattan on Friday afternoon.
New York suspends hundreds of liquor licenses during pandemic
New York has suspended hundreds of liquor licenses and filed nearly 2,000 charges for violations of coronavirus-related emergency rules.
Predawn fire guts old church housing New York's Liberty Bell
A historic Manhattan church that houses New York's Liberty Bell has been gutted by a massive fire.
Gunmen open fire shooting 7 people, killing one in Brooklyn
The NYPD is looking for at least two gunmen who opened fire at a party in Brooklyn injuring six people and killing one person.
ALS Ice Bucket challenge co-founder Pat Quinn dies at age 37
Rest in peace, Pat Quinn. The "Ice Bucket Challenge" raised more than $200 million for ALS-Lou Gehrig's research. It was one of the first truly viral social media phenomenons.
Owl found inside Rockefeller Christmas tree after 3 days without food
A small owl was found among the branches of this year's Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
Arrest made in Manhattan attack on actor Rick Moranis
Police have made an arrest in the random attack on actor Rick Moranis on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.