Dog mimics 'old school' siren at nearby fire station
A dog that lives near a New York fire station learned to mimic the "old school" alarm used by firefighters.
September 11, 2001: 2,977 lives were lost in a day during the worst terror attack on US soil
On September 11, 2001, a total of 19 terrorists hijacked four airplanes, crashing two of them into the World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon and the fourth into a Pennsylvania field, killing thousands of Americans in the process and wreaking destruction that, in its aftermath, has continued to claim lives.
‘Tomorrow that number could rise’: 241 NYPD officers have died from 9/11-related illnesses
The death toll of New York police officers from exposure to deadly toxins from the wreckage in the years since the attacks has grown to 241.
Firefighters who spent more time at World Trade Center site after 9/11 attacks may have higher heart risks now
Firefighters who arrived early or spent more time at the World Trade Center site after the 9/11 attacks seem to have a modestly higher risk of developing heart problems than those who came later or stayed less, doctors reported Friday.
Man masturbates, urinates on woman on subway train, cops say
Police in New York City were trying to find a man who was accused of a disturbing sexual assault on a woman on a subway train.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand drops out of 2020 presidential race amid low polling, fundraising struggles
Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand is dropping out of the presidential race as a campaign that once looked poised to ride strong #MeToo credentials to formidability was instead plagued by low polling and major fundraising struggles.
98-year-old veteran celebrates birthday at work
A World War Two veteran had a surprise party for his 98th birthday -- at work.
Petition seeks to rename 5th Ave. in front of Trump Tower in honor of President Obama
A petition to rename the New York City street outside Trump Tower after former President Barack Obama has gained about 75,000 online signatures in an effort to troll President Trump.
Jeffrey Epstein dead from apparent suicide in Manhattan jail cell; FBI investigating
Disgraced multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of sex trafficking minors, died from an apparent suicide inside in his Manhattan jail cell, the Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed Saturday.
Woman turns 107, credits single life to longevity
Louise Signore of the Bronx turned 107 with more than 100 family and friends gathered to celebrate her long life.
DoorDash customer claims driver broke his leg, stole his phone and cheeseburgers
Like many “Game of Thrones” fans, one New York man recently ordered takeout before relaxing with the hit HBO show. He never expected that transaction would leave him with a broken leg, stolen cellphone and lost cheeseburgers, allegedly at the hands of a DoorDash delivery driver, a lawsuit claims.
Puppy with 'mustache' searching for forever home in NYC
A puppy who appears to have born with a handlebar mustache made of fur is looking for her forever home.
16-year-old wins Fortnite competition, takes home $3 million prize
A 16-year-old has won $3 million after winning a video game competition.
DA: Father who left twins in car said he 'blanked out'
A New York father who left his 1-year-old twins in the car while he worked an eight-hour shift told police, "I blanked out. My babies are dead. I killed my babies," prosecutors said Saturday.
NYPD looking for 2 shooters in Brooklyn playground shooting
NEW YORK (AP) - A community festival was coming to a close when gunfire erupted in a Brooklyn neighborhood, leaving one man dead, another person in critical condition and 10 others wounded, authorities said Sunday as they searched for two shooters they believe were involved.
Woman, 24, recovering from skin cancer on face after she thought it was pimple
A 24-year-old woman living in New York City is recovering from skin cancer on her face after she initially thought it was a pimple.
Ex-Giants offensive lineman dies of heat stroke
Officials say former New York Giants offensive lineman Mitch Petrus has died in Arkansas of apparent heat stroke.
World Cup champions and their fans celebrate in New York
Members of the U.S. women's soccer team waved from floats as fans cheered during a victory parade up the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan Wednesday.