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Jordan Neely’s father reacts to Daniel Penny’s not guilty verdict
Andre Zachery, the father of Jordan Neely, joins ABC News’ Linsey Davis after a jury found Daniel Penny not guilty of criminally negligent homicide for his son's death.
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December 10, 2024 at 2:02 AM
'I miss my son': Jordan Neely's father, DA react to Daniel Penny verdict
The Daniel Penny jury will deliberate whether he committed criminally negligent homicide when he placed Jordan Neely in a chokehold on a subway car in May 2023.
December 10, 2024 at 2:02 AM
December 10, 2024 at 1:56 AM
Social issues were at the center of Daniel Penny trial: Experts
Legal experts told ABC News they believe the Daniel Penny trial tapped into societal concerns regarding homelessness, severe mental illness, safety and race.
December 10, 2024 at 1:56 AM
December 9, 2024 at 8:35 PM
Daniel Penny not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in subway chokehold case
Daniel Penny has been found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide for the death of Jordan Neely by the jury on Monday.
December 9, 2024 at 8:35 PM
December 9, 2024 at 8:12 PM
Questions the jury asked before acquitting Daniel Penny in the subway chokehold death
A Manhattan jury found Daniel Penny not guilty in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, following nearly a week of deliberations.
December 9, 2024 at 8:12 PM
December 9, 2024 at 10:14 AM
Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets, AP source says
A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that star outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets have agreed to a record $765 million, 15-year contract
December 9, 2024 at 10:14 AM
December 9, 2024 at 4:21 AM
Juan Soto and the New York Mets have agreed to a $765 million, 15-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told AP
Juan Soto and the New York Mets have agreed to a $765 million, 15-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told AP
December 9, 2024 at 4:21 AM
December 7, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Jury deadlocked in subway chokehold trial
The judge dismissed the most serious manslaughter charge in the subway chokehold trial against Daniel Penny.
December 7, 2024 at 3:23 PM
December 7, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Major charge in subway chokehold trial dismissed
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos spoke with legal analyst Terri Austin about why the more serious of the two charges against Daniel Penny was dismissed and what may happen next in the trial.
December 7, 2024 at 2:39 PM
December 6, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Jury 'unable to come to a unanimous vote' on Daniel Penny manslaughter charge
Penny pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and negligent homicide charges.
December 6, 2024 at 10:23 PM
December 6, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Migrant teen killed, another injured, after being asked if they spoke English: Police
Officials say two migrant teens were victims in a New York City stabbing and one died.
December 6, 2024 at 5:27 PM
December 6, 2024 at 10:50 AM
Apex the $45M stegosaurus on display in NYC. Here's what scientists hope to learn
The most expensive dinosaur fossil ever discovered will be on view in New York starting this weekend
December 6, 2024 at 10:50 AM
December 5, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Daniel Penny trial jury asks for footage, testimony as it deliberates verdict
Jurors have begun deliberations in the chokehold death trial of Daniel Penny, who is accused of killing Jordan Neely on a New York City subway train.
December 5, 2024 at 5:34 PM
December 5, 2024 at 2:01 PM
Executive is shot dead in Midtown Manhattan, with masked gunman at large
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot near a Midtown Manhattan hotel in a potentially targeted shooting early Wednesday, according to police.
December 5, 2024 at 2:01 PM
December 5, 2024 at 2:03 AM
CEO shot dead at point blank range
The shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson appears to be a "brazen, targeted attack," police said.
December 5, 2024 at 2:03 AM
December 4, 2024 at 11:30 PM
NYPD gives update on shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO
The masked gunman appeared to be lying in wait and shot Brian Thompson several times from behind, the NYPD commissioner said at a news conference.
December 4, 2024 at 11:30 PM
December 4, 2024 at 8:39 PM
UnitedHealthcare CEO killed outside NYC hotel
Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel Wednesday morning. The alleged killer is on the loose and police believe it may have been a targeted shooting.
December 4, 2024 at 8:39 PM
December 4, 2024 at 6:42 PM
UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead in Manhattan
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot near a Midtown Manhattan hotel in a potentially targeted shooting early Wednesday, according to police.
December 4, 2024 at 6:42 PM
December 4, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Jury set to resume deliberations in manslaughter case against Daniel Penny
The jury of seven women and five men wrestled with the case for three-and-a-half hours and will return this morning for the first full day of deliberations in the death of Jordan Neely.
December 4, 2024 at 5:43 PM
December 3, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Pro skateboarder charged with drunk driving
Kader Sylla, a 22-year-old professional skateboarder who has competed in the X Games was charged with drunkenly driving his Porsche the wrong way in Manhattan.
December 3, 2024 at 7:01 PM
December 3, 2024 at 7:14 AM
Video shows Delta stowaway who flew from New York to Paris
The woman managed to sneak through multiple layers of airport security last week to board the flight from JFK. The airline said it's conducting an "exhaustive investigation" into the incident.
December 3, 2024 at 7:14 AM
December 2, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Closing arguments expected in Daniel Penny trial
Penny is charged with manslaughter and negligent homicide in the chokehold death of an unruly passenger on a New York City subway train in 2023.
December 2, 2024 at 3:04 PM
November 28, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Police step up security ahead of Thanksgiving parade in NYC
Barricades, blocker vehicles and busloads of police officers are in place to guard the Macy’s 98th Thanksgiving Day Parade.
November 28, 2024 at 3:23 PM
November 28, 2024 at 6:47 AM
Person slashed on New York City subway
The slashing in Midtown Manhattan is the latest in a series of incidents as security preparations are underway for the Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday.
November 28, 2024 at 6:47 AM
November 27, 2024 at 10:14 PM
New York City found in contempt over conditions in city jails
A federal judge has found New York City in contempt over conditions in its city jails
November 27, 2024 at 10:14 PM
November 27, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Daniel Penny's subway chokehold trial: The key takeaways
The prosecution and defense are preparing for closing arguments in the Daniel Penny trial as it comes to a close after a break for Thanksgiving.
November 27, 2024 at 1:11 PM
November 26, 2024 at 2:31 AM
New York Nico on the people and places that make the Big Apple so special
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Instagram sensation and “Unofficial Talent Scout of NYC” Nicolas Heller to discuss his book “New York Nico’s Guide to NYC,” showcasing the hidden gems of the city.
November 26, 2024 at 2:31 AM
November 25, 2024 at 3:05 PM
Series of knife attacks leaves New Yorkers on edge
ABC News’ Aaron Katersky reports after multiple stabbings and slashings occurred in New York City amid holiday travel season.
November 25, 2024 at 3:05 PM
November 22, 2024 at 4:43 PM
New Yorkers protect wild turkey roaming the city
The residents of Roosevelt Island are looking out for one notable fowl living in the concrete jungle and named her Astoria.
November 22, 2024 at 4:43 PM
November 21, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Macy’s Thanksgiving parade could be target of terrorist threats, officials warn
The 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade may be an attractive target for both foreign and domestic terroristic violence, according to a joint threat assessment.
November 21, 2024 at 7:37 PM
November 21, 2024 at 2:51 AM
Police hunt suspect after tourist slashed in face in NYC knife attack
The man from Denmark was walking on Manhattan's Upper West Side when the suspect ran up from behind and attacked. The incident came two days after a fatal stabbing spree elsewhere in Manhattan.
November 21, 2024 at 2:51 AM
November 20, 2024 at 4:19 PM
New brush fire breaks out in Manhattan
Firefighters rushed to douse the flames after a brush fire erupted in upper Manhattan on Tuesday.
November 20, 2024 at 4:19 PM
November 20, 2024 at 3:32 AM
Suspect in Manhattan stabbing spree appears in court on murder charges
Ramon Rivera, 51, is accused of killing three people in an stabbing spree in Manhattan. He appeared in court for the first time on Tuesday. He confessed to the murders during questioning, police said.
November 20, 2024 at 3:32 AM
November 20, 2024 at 2:24 AM
Suspect in random stabbing spree appears in court on murder charges
A man made his first court appearance Tuesday after allegedly killing three people in an apparent unprovoked stabbing spree in Manhattan, authorities said.
November 20, 2024 at 2:24 AM
November 19, 2024 at 4:43 PM
3 killed in random stabbing spree in Manhattan: Police
Ramon Rivera, an undomiciled man of 51 years old, was charged on Monday with three counts of murder in the first degree, according to the New York Police Department.
November 19, 2024 at 4:43 PM
November 19, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Man arrested after deadly stabbing spree in New York City
A man was taken into custody on Monday after allegedly killing three people in an apparently unprovoked stabbing spree in Manhattan, authorities said.
November 19, 2024 at 3:22 PM
November 19, 2024 at 11:46 AM
3 killed in random stabbing spree in Manhattan: Police
Three people were killed in an apparent stabbing spree in Manhattan on Monday morning, authorities said.
November 19, 2024 at 11:46 AM
November 19, 2024 at 10:48 AM
Arrest made in stabbing rampage that left 2 dead in Manhattan
A man has been arrested after allegedly killing two people and injuring a third in an apparent unprovoked stabbing spree in Manhattan, according to authorities.
November 19, 2024 at 10:48 AM
November 19, 2024 at 2:58 AM
Drought warnings issued in New York, including NYC
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a drought watch for the state. Fifteen counties, including New York City, have been issued drought warnings. Residents have been urged to conserve water.
November 19, 2024 at 2:58 AM
November 18, 2024 at 7:16 PM
2 killed, 1 critically hurt in NYC stabbing spree
The 51-year-old suspect -- who lives at the Bellevue Men's Shelter on East 30th Street -- allegedly provoked disputes with the victims, according to police.
November 18, 2024 at 7:16 PM
November 18, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Prosecutors in Daniel Penny trial to rest their case Monday
Prosecutors with the Manhattan District Attorney’s office are expected to rest their case Monday against Daniel Penny in the chokehold subway death of Jordan Neely.
November 18, 2024 at 6:50 PM
November 15, 2024 at 11:31 PM
Designer Telfar Clemens talks first-ever flagship store opening in NYC
Namesake designer Telfar Clemens talks about Telfar's flagship store opening Nov. 23 in New York City.
November 15, 2024 at 11:31 PM
November 15, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Lucali pizzeria owner helped connect kidney donor for lifesaving transplant
How a famous Brooklyn pizzeria owner used social media to help find a kidney donor for a lifesaving transplant.
November 15, 2024 at 4:28 PM
November 15, 2024 at 1:28 AM
High-rise fire breaks out in New York City
Smoke could be seen pouring from the roof of a 44-story apartment building in Manhattan on Thursday. Firefighters brought it under control in less than an hour, and no injuries were reported.
November 15, 2024 at 1:28 AM
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New York City congestion pricing is returning with new reduced tolls
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reviving New York City’s congestion pricing with a new plan that lower the cost to vehicles traveling through Manhattan below 60th Street.
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Congestion pricing plan opposed by Trump returns with new reduced tolls
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reviving New York City’s congestion pricing with a new plan that lowers the cost to vehicles traveling through Manhattan below 60th Street.
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Massive brush fire erupts in NYC park
ABC News’ Phil Lipof reports on the rare brush fire in New York City, where firefighters are putting out hot spots.
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Detective faces hate crime charges in New York
A Rockville Centre Police Department detective was arrested for allegedly harassing and intentionally damaging a man’s vehicle because the man was Black.
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Long Island detective faces hate crime charges
The detective allegedly made a racial slur while damaging a man's vehicle.
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Alleged victims of sexual abuse while incarcerated hold rally in New York
Formerly incarcerated people who say they were sexually assaulted while in New York jails and prisons held a rally for justice on Wednesday in Manhattan.
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