Andrew Yang tests positive for coronavirus
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
NY may have undercounted COVID nursing home deaths by 50%
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration confirmed Thursday that thousands more nursing home residents died of COVID-19 than the state’s official tallies had previously acknowledged.
NY State Bar Association launches inquiry into Giuliani
The New York State Bar Association has launched an inquiry to determine whether Rudy Giuliani should be removed from its membership.
Woman who falsely accused Black teen of stealing phone arrested
A woman who wrongly accused a Black teenager of stealing her phone and tackled him while being filmed at a New York City hotel apologized but defended her actions in a television interview conducted before she was arrested in California.
How the Supreme Court's ruling on houses of worship could affect California
UC Hastings law professor David Levine said the ruling opens the door for religious groups to challenge pandemic restrictions in other states.
Gunmen open fire shooting 7 people, killing one in Brooklyn
The NYPD is looking for at least two gunmen who opened fire at a party in Brooklyn injuring six people and killing one person.
Owl found inside Rockefeller Christmas tree after 3 days without food
A small owl was found among the branches of this year's Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
NYC schools go all-remote; Cuomo warns of 'astronomical' positive test rates in state
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
Arrest made in Manhattan attack on actor Rick Moranis
Police have made an arrest in the random attack on actor Rick Moranis on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree goes up
A 75-foot Norway spruce arrived Saturday at New York City's Rockefeller Center to serve as one of the world's most famous Christmas trees.
Sweet 16 party leaves 37 infected with COVID-19, nearly 300 quarantined, health officials say
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
Chiefs-Bills square off on Fox NFL Monday
Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen take center stage in clash of division leaders in AFC.
Man, 80, shoved to ground during mask confrontation at bar dies
A New York man who authorities say confronted another patron at a bar for not wearing a mask and was shoved to the ground has died.
Eric Trump talks with NY investigators via video
President Donald Trump’s son Eric is scheduled to speak via video on Monday with New York state investigators probing his family’s business practices, according to court papers filed Friday.
De Blasio proposes businesses, schools in 9 NYC ZIP codes close Wednesday
Approximately 300 schools and gyms would have to close and dining both indoor and outdoor would be suspended in the hotspots.
Rick Moranis punched in head in random UWS attack
Actor Rick Moranis was reportedly the victim of a random attack on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
Police: 2 dead, 14 wounded in shooting at party in Rochester, New York
As many as 100 people were at the gathering in Rochester, New York when gunfire claimed the lives of two people and left 14 others injured.
Trump, Biden commemorate 9/11 at Flight 93 memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania
The two men vying to lead the nation next year will mark the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the same memorial.
In a year of social distancing, coronavirus pandemic alters Sept. 11, too
The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped how the U.S. is observing the anniversary of 9/11.
Two men indicted in murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay
Authorities in New York have announced the indictment of two men in the murder of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay nearly 20 years ago.