Photos of chihuahua, pigeon cuddling go viral, draw in thousands of donations for non-profit animal rescue
A photo of a pigeon and chihuahua cuddling at animal shelter in New York have gone viral.
Fort Drum soldier dies in Afghanistan
21-year-old Spc. Branden Tyme Kimball died at Bagram Airfield.
Retired NYPD cop says he was assaulted for 'Make 50 Great Again' birthday hat
A man says he was assaulted by a woman while out celebrating his birthday because of the hat he was wearing.
Siba the standard poodle wins best in show at Westminster Kennel Club
Siba the standard poodle has won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club.
2 more retired FDNY firefighters die from 9/11 related illnesses, says FDNY
Two more retired FDNY firefighters have died from 9/11 related illnesses, according to the fire department.
Outrage after gunman ambushes NYPD officers twice in 12 hours
A gunman is in custody after he ambushed NYPD officers in the Bronx twice in 12 hours, wounding two in attacks that ignited outrage from officials who blamed the violence on an atmosphere of anti-police rhetoric.
Assassination attempt - NYPD officer shot in Bronx ambush
After a uniformed NYPD officer was shot in the chin and neck, Commissioner Dermot Shea said, "Let me very clear. This was an assassination attempt."
Man charged with hanging cat, sending photos to children
Antonio Martin, 41, has been charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and endangering the welfare of a child after police say he hanged his children’s cat and sent them photos of the dead pet.
Colin Kaepernick seen handing out warm meals to families in need at shelter during Super Bowl
Colin Kaepernick was reportedly busy handing out warm meals at a family shelter in New York on Super Bowl Sunday.
Crowd lifts vehicle to free trapped woman
Video has gone viral of an SUV being lifted by people on the Lower East Side as they apparently free a woman trapped below.
Hiss from a rose: Bronx Zoo lets you name a roach after loved one (or unloved one) for Valentine’s Day
A zoo in New York is hoping you’ll show someone you love them or loathe them by naming a cockroach in their honor on Valentine’s Day.
Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. lead field into rock hall
The posthumous inductees Whitney Houston and The Notorious B.I.G. will lead this year's class into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame.
Dina Lohan arrested for DWI after car crash
Dina Lohan has been arrested for driving while intoxicated after t-boning another driver outside of a New York steakhouse.
Driver livestreams himself speeding, crashing
Police in Connecticut were able to provide a compelling reason for drivers to slow down and take care after a man in New London livestreamed himself speeding over Gold Star Memorial Bridge, before spinning out of control and crashing at an exit ramp.
New York town selling mansion for $50K - but there's a catch
The city of Auburn, New York, is selling a massive Victorian home for $50,000 - but only if interested buyers can provide a full restoration plan for the residence.
NYPD investigating if teen staged her own abduction
The NYPD said that Karol Sanchez, 16, who was apparently abducted Monday night, was found safe. Now police are investigating if she staged the whole thing.
Kanye West to join Joel Osteen at Yankee Stadium for 'America's Night of Hope'
Grammy winner Kanye West will reportedly reunite with mega church pastor Joel Osteen for a religious service, this time at Yankee Stadium in 2020.
Couple has sex on subway platform, NYPD says
The 200-pound man started having sex with the woman on the platform in front of several other subway riders, according to police.
Female bodybuilder, 82, fights home intruder: 'He picked the wrong house'
An 82-year-old female bodybuilder fought back against a man who broke into her home on Thursday night as she was getting ready for bed, using her daily workout regimen and various household items to overwhelm the intruder.
Jeffrey Epstein jail guards charged with falsifying records
Two correctional officers responsible for guarding Jeffrey Epstein the night he killed himself were charged Tuesday with falsifying prison records.