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.

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.

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.

Victoria’s Secret Angels on their way out, insiders say

Last week, four Victoria’s Secret Angels — Josephine Skriver, Elsa Hosk, Jasmine Tookes and Romee Strijd — posed together on a Los Angeles red carpet to celebrate their most recent campaign.