Hello 2020! Times Square partied hard to welcome in new decade
Couples kissed. Others cheered and waved balloons as fireworks burst into the night sky and confetti fell to welcome the start of 2020 in Times Square.
Jewish leaders urge action after 'senseless' Hanukkah attack
When a suspect walked into the home of a rabbi celebrating Hanukkah and stabbed five celebrants it was the latest in a week of anti-Semitic attacks in the nation’s most demographically diverse area.
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.
Heartwarming photo shows sergeant comforting dog hit by car
The dog, named Rogue, has since been reunited with her family.
New York City man, 60, beaten by muggers over $1 in brutal attack caught on video
The suspects, who remained at large early Wednesday, got only one dollar from the victim, city police officials said.
Dancer born with one hand makes Radio City Rockettes history
Dancer Sydney Mesher, who was born with one hand, made history by being the first person with a visible disability to join New York's famed Radio City Rockettes.
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.
Suspect in deadly Barnard student stabbing flees
A suspect in the killing of Barnard College student Tessa Majors ran off before turning himself in, according to police sources.
Weinstein bail hiked to $5 million over alleged monitor mishandling
A judge is expected to rule Wednesday on whether to jail Harvey Weinstein or hike his bail to as much as $5 million after prosecutors say he violated bail conditions by mishandling his electronic ankle monitor.
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.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2019: Balloons fly, just lower than usual
The beloved balloons flew, but lower than usual, as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade rolled on after an anxious weather watch Thursday.
Alelia Murphy, NYC resident and oldest American, dies at 114
The oldest American died. Alelia Murphy was 114. She was born and raised in North Carolina but had lived in Harlem for many years before her death.
Will the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade balloons fly?
The 93rd Thanksgiving Day Parade steps off in midtown Manhattan on Thursday morning, but this year's festivities might not include the giant balloons. "It's going to be a game day decision," said the NYPD.
Apple Watch catches grandmother's heart condition, possibly saving her life
The 74-year-old woman says that the device saved her from a potential stroke or heart attack after it detected an irregular heartbeat and issued an alert.
Toddler 'NYPD lieutenant' twins travel the country to honor police officers
The “Twin Squad,” as these little officers are called, have traveled to police precincts around the country showing law enforcement their appreciation while building a following on their social media accounts.
Michael Bloomberg officially launches Democratic presidential bid
Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, one of the world's richest men, has formally launched a Democratic bid for president.
New York college student, 20, dies after falling 150 feet off cliff during hike, officials say
A young college student died on Monday after she slipped while hiking with her friends at a park in New York, officials said.
Woman drops 500 pounds after losing tongue to cancer: 'I'm alive for the very first time in my life'
“I had to die a little in order to learn to appreciate how it felt to truly be alive,” the woman, who has dropped nearly 500 pounds in two and half years, said.
Hotel spreads Christmas cheer with decked-out Buddy the Elf-themed suite
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer" is by living out your own "Elf"-themed adventure.