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Interim NYC police commissioner's homes searched
Thomas Donlon, who became the interim commissioner last week, said federal authorities seized materials unrelated to his police work.
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September 22, 2024 at 3:00 AM
New York reports first EEE human case in decade
The rare mosquito-borne illness Eastern Equine Encephalitis was detected in Ulster County, state health officials said.
September 22, 2024 at 3:00 AM
September 21, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Police chase in NYC, Long Island ends with driver dead and 7 officers, civilian taken to hospitals
Authorities say a police pursuit that began in New York City ended on Long Island with the shooting death of the driver, and seven police officers and a civilian were taken to hospitals for treatment
September 21, 2024 at 9:49 PM
September 21, 2024 at 2:16 AM
State reports 1st human case of EEE in nearly a decade
New York state reported its first case of eastern equine encephalitis in nearly a decade on Friday.
September 21, 2024 at 2:16 AM
September 21, 2024 at 2:14 AM
Footage shows NYPD officers firing at man with knife in subway shooting that wounded 4
Footage of two New York City police officers opening fire at a subway station as they confronted a man holding a knife shows they fired at him as he was standing still, his arms by his side and his back to a train
September 21, 2024 at 2:14 AM
September 20, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Two teens arrested after stealing NYC train, crashing it
Two teenage girls have been arrested on charges related to the crash of a stolen New York City subway train last week, the police announced on Thursday.
September 20, 2024 at 12:08 AM
September 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Teen girl arrested in stolen New York City subway crash, 2nd suspect at large
A search is underway in New York City for two suspects, including one dressed all in pink, who allegedly stole and crashed an empty subway train.
September 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM
September 19, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Trump paints NYC as wasteland at Long Island rally, calls Dems 'threat to democracy'
Former President Donald Trump told a Long Island, New York, rally crowd on Wednesday night that he is going to Springfield, Ohio.
September 19, 2024 at 2:45 PM
September 19, 2024 at 10:53 AM
Photographer son has parents recreate their NYC honeymoon photos 30 years later
Alessandro Trinchero captured the same photos his parents took in 1994 on their honeymoon to New York City.
September 19, 2024 at 10:53 AM
September 19, 2024 at 12:21 AM
Sean 'Diddy' Combs returns key to New York City in response to video of him attacking singer Cassie
Sean “Diddy” Combs has returned his key to New York City after a request from Mayor Eric Adams in response to the release of a video showing the music mogul attacking R&B singer Cassie
September 19, 2024 at 12:21 AM
September 18, 2024 at 6:53 PM
New York man hit by stray police bullet needed cranial surgery, cousin says
The cousin of a New Yorker hit by a stray police bullet says the man underwent cranial surgery to reduce swelling from a bullet wound
September 18, 2024 at 6:53 PM
September 18, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Purple place: Mets unveil the new Grimace seat at Citi Field
Fenway Park has the Ted Williams seat
September 18, 2024 at 12:53 PM
September 17, 2024 at 10:17 AM
2 retired FDNY chiefs arrested for alleged corruption: Sources
Two now-retired chiefs from the FDNY were arrested early Monday morning following a yearlong corruption investigation, law enforcement sources told ABC News.
September 17, 2024 at 10:17 AM
September 17, 2024 at 12:39 AM
A man took a knife from the scene after a police shooting in New York City
New York City police say someone made off with a knife from a crime scene in the chaotic aftermath of a police shooting
September 17, 2024 at 12:39 AM
September 16, 2024 at 11:55 PM
Corruption scandal involving top New York City officials seems to be growing
Two retired New York City fire chiefs have been arrested for allegedly accepting $190,000 in bribes to expedite building inspections.
September 16, 2024 at 11:55 PM
September 16, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Timeline of searches, subpoenas, seizures dogging NYC's mayor and his inner circle
On the night he was elected the mayor of the largest city in America, former New York City police Capt. Eric Adams vowed to fight for those "this city has betrayed."
September 16, 2024 at 9:45 PM
September 16, 2024 at 4:56 PM
2 retired FDNY chiefs arrested for alleged corruption: Sources
Two now-retired chiefs from the FDNY were arrested early Monday morning following a yearlong corruption investigation, law enforcement sources told ABC News.
September 16, 2024 at 4:56 PM
September 16, 2024 at 2:38 AM
4 wounded at Brooklyn train station when officers shoot man wielding knife
Four people were wounded at a Brooklyn train station Sunday when police officers shot at a man threatening them with a knife
September 16, 2024 at 2:38 AM
September 16, 2024 at 1:55 AM
Another top aide to NYC Mayor Eric Adams resigns
The New York City mayor's office announced the departure of Lisa Zornberg, chief counsel of City Hall, following the resignation of the police commissioner on Thursday.
September 16, 2024 at 1:55 AM
September 15, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Top legal adviser to New York City mayor quits as investigations swell
The top legal adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams resigned abruptly over the weekend, the latest sign of instability in the Democrat’s administration as it deals with multiple federal investigations
September 15, 2024 at 4:34 PM
September 14, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to reduced charge in DWI case
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty to a noncriminal traffic violation of driving impaired as part of a deal reached with the court in his DWI case.
September 14, 2024 at 10:54 AM
September 14, 2024 at 1:23 AM
Justin Timberlake apologizes after pleading guilty to driving while ability impaired
The pop star was arrested in the Hamptons in June and pleaded guilty to a traffic violation Friday. He lamented his decision to drive even though he said he only had one drink.
September 14, 2024 at 1:23 AM
September 13, 2024 at 10:22 PM
Mexican cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada pleads not guilty to US charges
Longtime drug cartel leader Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada has pleaded not guilty to U.S. narcotics trafficking charges
September 13, 2024 at 10:22 PM
September 13, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Man pleads guilty in a shooting outside then-US Rep. Zeldin's New York home
Authorities say a 20-year-old gang member has pleaded guilty in a drive-by shooting that wounded two rival gang members in front of the New York home of then-U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin
September 13, 2024 at 5:25 PM
September 12, 2024 at 9:41 PM
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban resigns amid federal investigation
Mayor Eric Adams appointed former FBI agent and former New York Homeland Security Director Tom Donlon as interim commissioner.
September 12, 2024 at 9:41 PM
September 12, 2024 at 9:10 PM
NYPD commissioner resigns
ABC News' Aaron Katersky reports about the federal corruption probe surrounding Edward Caban and what we now know about the investigation that led to his resignation.
September 12, 2024 at 9:10 PM
September 12, 2024 at 7:58 PM
New York governor says she has skin cancer and will undergo removal procedure
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she has been diagnosed with skin cancer and is scheduled to undergo a removal procedure this week
September 12, 2024 at 7:58 PM
September 11, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Justin Timberlake reaches deal to resolve DWI case: Sources
The musician is expected to appear in a Sag Harbor, New York court on Friday to plead guilty to a lesser charge and pay a fine, resolving the misdemeanor charges, sources told ABC News.
September 11, 2024 at 11:59 PM
September 10, 2024 at 11:08 PM
Hate crime investigation opened in alleged attack over Kamala Harris poster: Official
A suspect has been arrested in an alleged attack on the owner of a New York City clothing boutique that she says erupted over a Kamala Harris poster in her window.
September 10, 2024 at 11:08 PM
September 10, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo grilled on COVID-19 nursing home policies
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo began his public testimony before Congress on his COVID-19 nursing home policies on Tuesday.
September 10, 2024 at 9:08 PM
September 10, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Fourth death linked to Legionnaires’ disease cluster at New York assisted living facility
A fourth person has died amid an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at an assisted living facility in upstate New York
September 10, 2024 at 4:04 PM
September 9, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Feds seize more phones, interview police officials in NYC corruption probe: Sources
Federal authorities on Friday ramped up their investigation into possible corruption in New York City, interviewing police officials and seizing phones, sources said.
September 9, 2024 at 6:32 PM
September 9, 2024 at 5:44 PM
More FDNY members have died from World Trade Center illnesses than killed on 9/11
Twenty-three years after Sept. 11, 2001, illnesses linked to the World Trade Center attack have now killed more FDNY members than were killed on the day itself.
September 9, 2024 at 5:44 PM
September 8, 2024 at 3:41 PM
2 young sisters apparently drowned in a Long Island pond, police say
Authorities say two young sisters apparently drowned in a pond near their Long Island apartment complex
September 8, 2024 at 3:41 PM
September 8, 2024 at 12:38 AM
Yankees clinch 32nd straight winning season by blanking the Cubs for the 2nd straight day
Clarke Schmidt and Nestor Cortes combined on a four-hitter, and the New York Yankees clinched their 32nd straight winning season by blanking the Chicago Cubs 2-0
September 8, 2024 at 12:38 AM
September 7, 2024 at 2:05 AM
Man arrested for ISIS-inspired plot to 'slaughter' Jews in NYC: Prosecutors
A 20-year-old man was arrested in Canada for an ISIS-inspired plot to "slaughter" Jewish people.
September 7, 2024 at 2:05 AM
September 6, 2024 at 11:01 PM
FBI raids home of top aides to NYC mayor
The FBI searched the homes of two aides to Mayor Eric Adams and seized the phones of the NYPD commissioner and at least six other top NYPD officials.
September 6, 2024 at 11:01 PM
September 6, 2024 at 10:18 PM
FBI searches homes of 2 of NYC mayor’s top aides, NYPD phones subpoenaed
The FBI conducted searches at the residences of two of New York City Mayor Eric Adams' top aides, according to sources familiar with the investigation as reported by ABC News.
September 6, 2024 at 10:18 PM
September 6, 2024 at 2:23 PM
Body found in suitcase outside apartment building
Police are investigating after human remains were found inside a suitcase Tuesday on Long Island.
September 6, 2024 at 2:23 PM
September 6, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Authorities warn of growing 'pig butchering' crypto scam
Brooklyn-based victims were scammed out of $5 million after they were convinced to invest in cryptocurrency.
September 6, 2024 at 10:15 AM
September 5, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Shop owner alleges she was spat on for displaying Kamala Harris sign in her window
Tanya Young Williams alleges a man spat on her and assaulted her after seeing a poster of Kamala Harris displayed in the window of her New York City shop.
September 5, 2024 at 10:58 PM
September 5, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Traveling installation of 100 life-sized elephants to be unveiled in NYC
"The Great Elephant Migration" will debut in New York City on Friday.
September 5, 2024 at 5:10 PM
September 5, 2024 at 1:32 AM
Teacher struck by stray bullet that flew through classroom window: Police
The teacher was shot in the hand on the eve of the first day of school after a bullet apparently flew through a classroom window, according to school officials.
September 5, 2024 at 1:32 AM
September 4, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Body found in suitcase outside Long Island apartment building
Police are investigating after human remains were found inside a suitcase Tuesday on Long Island.
September 4, 2024 at 11:00 PM
September 4, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Former New York governor’s aide charged with acting as agent for China
Linda Sun, a former aide to Governor Kathy Hochul, is out on bond after being charged with being a spy for China in exchange for millions of dollars in kickbacks.
September 4, 2024 at 3:01 PM
September 4, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Former Kathy Hochul aide accused of scheming to advance interests of China
Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, and her husband, Christopher Hu, were arrested Tuesday morning at their Long Island home.
September 4, 2024 at 11:25 AM
September 4, 2024 at 2:33 AM
Ex-aide to 2 New York governors arrested for plotting to promote Chinese interests
Linda Sun, a former aide to two New York governors, is accused of being an agent of the Chinese government and making millions through the scheme. She has pleaded not guilty.
September 4, 2024 at 2:33 AM
September 3, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Former Kathy Hochul aide arrested after FBI raid
Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, and her husband, Christopher Hu, were arrested Tuesday morning at their Long Island home.
September 3, 2024 at 7:05 PM
September 3, 2024 at 4:42 PM
Police search for suspect who killed 1 person, injured 4 in NYC parade shooting
The NYPD is urging the public for help in identifying a suspect who shot five people at New York City’s West Indian American Day Parade in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
September 3, 2024 at 4:42 PM
September 3, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Police search for suspect after 5 shot at NYC parade
The NYPD is urging the public for help in identifying a suspect who shot five people at New York City’s West Indian American Day Parade in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
September 3, 2024 at 3:35 PM