Mobster convicted of killing 3 people escapes federal custody in Florida
A mob hitman who killed three people and attempted to kill two others has escaped from federal custody in Florida, according to the Bureau of Prisons.
Suspect arrested in connection with serial attacks on homeless men in DC, NYC: police
Authorities say a suspect they believe has been stalking homeless men in D.C. and New York City, killing at least two and wounding three others in less than two weeks, has been arrested.
Why the stabbing death of Christina Yuna Lee reaches far beyond New York City
The deaths of Christina Yuna Lee and Michelle Alyssa Go in New York City are renewing demands to protect Asian-American communities nationwide.
Woman pushed to her death onto NYC subway tracks grew up in Fremont
Bay Area residents were expressing their shock and sadness over the death of a 40-year-old woman pushed to her death in front of a New York City subway train over the weekend, as they learned the victim grew up in Fremont.
Bronx Fire: All 17 victims died from smoke inhalation, Medical Examiner says
All 17 victims of the Bronx apartment fire were killed by smoke inhalation. Several residents remained in critical condition at local hospitals.
NYC fire: 17 dead in Bronx apartment fire including 8 children
An investigation was underway Tuesday into the deadly apartment fire in the Bronx that killed 17people. This, as some residents were allowed back in to retrieve their belongings.
NYC apartment fire: AG warns of charitable scams in wake of deadly inferno
New York Attorney General Letitia James is offering tips on how to avoid scams when donating to assist families of a deadly apartment building fire in New York City.
NY attorney general subpoenas Donald Trump, 2 eldest children
The New York attorney general has issued subpoenas for former President Donald Trump and his 2 eldest children as part of a problem of the family's business.
Ghislaine Maxwell guilty of helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teens
A jury has found Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on five of six charges in her sex abuse trial. Prosecutors accused Maxwell of helping Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of minor girls between 1994 and 1997. She was convicted of recruiting, grooming, and abusing the victims, some as young as 14.
Ghislaine Maxwell's family voices faith in her innocence after conviction
Ghislaine Maxwell’s family members expressed their belief in her innocence after she was found guilty of luring teenage girls to be sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein.
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo avoids criminal charges for unwanted kissing
Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah said that while there was evidence to conclude the conduct the women described did occur, the office could not pursue criminal charges.
Fake UPS worker, robber force elderly couple, grandkids to zip-tie themselves: Cops
Two brazen armed robbers forced an elderly couple and their grandchildren to zip-tie themselves before taking off with valuables including one of the children's piggy bank.
2022 New Years Eve numbers arrive in Times Square; NYE cancelled decision pending
New Year's Eve is less than two weeks away and while the fate of the big celebration and the crowds in Times Square are still up in the air due to a surge in coronavirus cases, the preparations continue.
'SNL' pulls live audience as omicron variant surges
In New York, the last 'Saturday Night Live' show of 2021 will not have a live audience.
Stephen Curry record-breaking quest leads to record-breaking ticket prices at storied Madison Square Garden
With Warriors superstar Stephen Curry poised to break the NBA’s career 3-point record at the storied Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, ticket prices were soaring to new heights for a chance to see history being made in the stadium often referred to as the "The Mecca of Basketball."
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in NYC
The tree that will stand at Rockefeller Center during the Christmas season arrived in Manhattan on Saturday.
Robbers disguised as trick-or-treaters pull gun on Brooklyn homeowner
Police in New York were looking for three people who dressed as trick-or-treaters to carry out a home invasion and armed robbery.
Suspected unruly passenger charged with attacking flight attendant on flight from NYC to OC
Brian Hsu, 20, was arrested Monday on federal charges of attacking a flight attendant during a trip from New York bound for Orange County that had to be diverted to Denver.
Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo charged with misdemeanor sex crime
A misdemeanor complaint charging former Gov. Andrew Cuomo with a sex crime has been filed in Albany, a court spokesperson says.
Robert Durst charged in NY with 1982 murder of wife Kathie Durst
Millionaire real estate scion Robert Durst has been charged in suburban New York City with the death of his former wife, Kathie Durst, who vanished in 1982, authorities confirmed Friday.