$35M goes missing when payroll company suddenly ceases operations, workers’ deposits are reversed

The FBI is investigating upstate-New York payroll processing company, MyPayroll HR, for suspected “fraudulent activity” in relation to the company’s sudden shutdown of operations that left workers across the country with negative bank balances.

Fashion brand ripped on social media for creating ‘school shooting hoodies’

A fashion company faced severe backlash on social media after showing models wearing hoodies covered in bullet holes with the names of schools where mass shootings happened.

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.

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.

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.

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.