COVID cluster linked to Electric Zoo music festival on Randall's Island
The city's Health Department is investigating what it calls a "cluster of COVID-19 cases" linked to the Electric Zoo music festival on Randall's Island.
Tapes captured R. Kelly threatening women, prosecutors say
The feds the jury at the R. Kelly sex-trafficking trial to hear profane video and audio recordings they say demonstrate how he threatened his victims with violence.
Backwards bolt: Watch as lightning heads skyward from NYC's World Trade Center
A thunderstorm that rolled through New York City Monday night put on a dazzling display of lightning, including several bolts that struck the World Trade Center.
Broadway: Dates, theatres for all shows opening, resuming
With Broadway shows suspended since March 2020 due to the pandemic, theatergoers are eager to return to the Great White Way.
New York City public schools reopen for in-person instruction
For the first time since March 2020, classroom doors reopened for about a million New York City public school students.
Met Gala returns with star power after pandemic delay
Thanks to the pandemic, the 2020 Met Gala and its fashion parade was pushed from its traditional May berth and morphed this year into a two-part affair that kicks off Monday night with a mini version of the celebrity-splashed fundraiser.
NY hospital puts baby deliveries on hold as maternity workers quit over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A hospital in upstate New York will put baby deliveries on hold after too many workers in its maternity unit reportedly resigned over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Woman testifies R. Kelly kept her locked up before sexually assaulting her
A former radio station intern says R&B singer R. Kelly kept her locked in a darkened room for days before sexually assaulting her while she was unconscious in 2003. Kelly has repeatedly denied accusations that he preyed on several alleged victims.
Americans asked to honor 20th anniversary of 9/11 through service
AmeriCorps, which has spent decades uniting Americans through service, is calling for volunteers for 9/11 Day projects — hoping to recapture the unity that swept the nation after the attacks.
'I know he’s going to continue to be the angel': Michael K. Williams' sister reflects on his life
54-year-old Michael K. Williams was most widely known as Omar Little on HBO’s The Wire. But his younger sister, Compton City Councilwoman Michelle Chambers, knew him better.
‘I can hear you! The rest of the world hears you’: George W. Bush’s bullhorn speech
Former President George W. Bush lifted a bullhorn to his lips and gave a historic speech from the rubble at Ground Zero after the World Trade Center towers fell on Sept. 11, 2001. This is what he said.
Tunnel to Towers: Brother of firefighter who died on 9/11 made helping others his mission
Stephen Siller lost his life on 9/11 as he helped people escape the World Trade Center before it collapsed. His brother, Frank, started “Tunnel to Towers,” a foundation aimed at helping other military and first responders’ families.
Remembering Ronald Bucca, 'The Flying Fireman' | 9/11: 20 Years Later
To understand just how Fire Marshal Ronald Bucca ended up inside the south tower of the World Trade Center on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, one must understand what happened to him in the line of duty in 1986.
Most Americans over 30 remember where they were on 9/11, survey says
“Nothing can capture the feeling I had walking out of Carlyle on Union Square and seeing the first tower smoking,” Michael Roth told New York University.
9/11: Over 20 years, public opinion on wars, terrorism shifted, Pew says
Research compiled by the Pew Research Center shows that in the decades since 9/11, Americans’ outlooks on wars, politics and terrorism have dramatically shifted.
NXIVM co-founder Nancy Salzman sentenced to 3 1/2 years in sex slaves case
Nancy Salzman, the former president and co-founder of the cult-like NXIVM group, must serve 42 months in prison and pay a $150,000 fine.
2 more 9/11 victims identified this week
New York City's medical examiner's office is continuing the difficult task of identifying remains recovered from the rubble of the World Trade Center.
NYPD treating 9/11 anniversary in 'elevated threat environment'
The NYPD said it is treating the 9/11 anniversary in an 'elevated threat environment' despite no known credible threats against New York City.
'America is under attack:' Bush was in Sarasota classroom when grim news came
On an otherwise unremarkable Tuesday morning, President George W. Bush was in Florida to discuss education initiatives at an elementary school. But that visit was interrupted by the worst terror attack on American soil.
Queens man falls 30 feet into storm drain
A man in Flushing, Queens was rescued by police and firefighters after falling 30 feet into a storm drain.