GHISLAINE MAXWELL TRIAL: Opening statements Monday in sex trafficking case
Two years after Jeffrey Epstein's suicide behind bars, a jury was selected Monday in New York City to determine a central question in the long-running sex trafficking case: Was his longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s puppet or accomplice?
'FUNDAMENTAL JUSTICE': After 56 years, 2 men cleared in murder of Malcolm X
Two men who for decades steadfastly maintained their innocence in the 1965 assassination of civil rights icon Malcolm X were exonerated on Thursday, after a nearly two-year-long re-investigation.
R. Kelly associate sentenced to prison for torching victim's car
An associate of convicted sex trafficker R. Kelly has been sentenced to eight years in prison for setting fire to a victim's SUV.
Times Square New Year's Eve countdown back in 2021
Vaccinated people will be allowed back into Times Square for the annual New Year's Eve countdown at the end of 2021. The ball dropped into nearly deserted streets last year due to the pandemic.
Southwest employee hospitalized after alleged assault by passenger
Suspect has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault.
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in NYC
The tree that will stand at Rockefeller Center during the Christmas season arrived in Manhattan on Saturday.
2 runners stop to help fellow runner over NYC Marathon finish line
Runners in the 2021 New York City Marathon on November 7 helped a fellow participant who fell over just shy of the course’s end finish the run.
Arrest made in execution-style murder on Brooklyn street
The NYPD commissioner has announced an arrest in connection with a shocking murder caught on video in Brooklyn. The woman, who has not been identified, was arrested by police in Jacksonville, Florida.
Sarasota realtor finishes 42nd NYC marathon, longest women's streak in race history
She's 78 years old and Sunday, Connie Brown finished the New York City marathon for the 42nd time.
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.
All New York City employees will be required to get COVID vaccine
All city workers, excluding uniformed correction officers, will be required to have at least one dose by 5 p.m. on Oct. 29.
New York man sues Canon for $5M, claims printers don’t scan when ink is low
David Leacraft is seeking $5 million from Canon U.S.A. Inc. claiming the company deceptively forces consumers to buy ink cartridges in order to scan documents.
Eric Smith, 41, granted parole after killing 4-year-old when he was 13
Eric M. Smith, now 41, appeared for the 11th time before the Board of Parole on October 5 and was granted release as early as Nov. 17
Shocking: Man pulls toddler off street in the Bronx
The NYPD released a shocking video of a man wearing a comforter over his shoulders who grabbed a three-year-old child off the street in the Bronx and ran.
Giuliani associate Lev Parnas faces trial for campaign finance charges
Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Guiliani, is facing trial with co-defendant Andrey Kukushkinand related to alleged campaign finance schemes.
Columbus Day Parade marks first large-scale spectacle in NYC since pandemic
The Columbus Day Parade was back on in New York City for the 77th year after it was canceled last year due to COVID. More than 100 different groups marched up Fifth Avenue from the 40s to the 70s in Manhattan.
Passenger not charged after flight makes emergency landing at LaGuardia Airport
An airline passenger whose behavior aboard a flight Saturday prompted an emergency landing and evacuation at LaGuardia Airport was released with no charges filed.
Video: 1st American to receive COVID-19 shot gets booster
Sandra Lindsay, who works as an intensive care nurse, was the very first American to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in December 2020.
Mother, son from New York charged with stealing Pelosi's laptop
A New York mother and son have been charged with theft in aiding the disappearance of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s laptop during the Jan. 6 insurrection.