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August 8, 2024 at 2:23 AM
Wearing masks in public is now illegal in this New York county, with exceptions
Those opposing the bill say it threatens protesters from expressing their views anonymously and poses a health risk with COVID-19 on the rise.
August 8, 2024 at 2:23 AM
August 7, 2024 at 10:07 AM
Progressive Rep. Cori Bush loses high-stakes Democratic primary: AP projection
After a fiercely competitive primary race, the Associated Press projects that St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has won the Democratic primary in MO.
August 7, 2024 at 10:07 AM
August 6, 2024 at 7:51 PM
First female FDNY chief reflects on her career before last day
Laura Kavanagh, the 34th commissioner of the New York City Fire Department, shares her journey as the first woman to run the department and her personal reason for stepping down after two years.
August 6, 2024 at 7:51 PM
August 6, 2024 at 12:26 AM
RFK Jr. says he left bear carcass in Central Park as prank
The independent presidential candidate solves a decade long New York City mystery.
August 6, 2024 at 12:26 AM
August 5, 2024 at 11:42 PM
Robert F. Kennedy in NY court as he fights ballot-access suit claiming he doesn't live in the state
Independent presidential candidate Robert F
August 5, 2024 at 11:42 PM
July 30, 2024 at 1:27 AM
2 women killed, 5 people hurt in shooting during barbecue at park; 'cowards' at large
Two people were killed and five others were hurt in a shooting at an upstate New York park on Sunday, authorities said.
July 30, 2024 at 1:27 AM
July 26, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Billy Joel's daughters join him onstage and show charisma runs in their blood
Della Rose, 8, strutted onstage while her dad performed "My Life." It was Joel's final show in his historic 10-year residency at Madison Square Garden.
July 26, 2024 at 4:55 PM
July 26, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Billy Joel ends historic MSG residency with help from special guests
After 104 monthly shows over 10 years, Billy Joel finally closed out his residency at New York's iconic Madison Square Garden.
July 26, 2024 at 3:16 PM
July 26, 2024 at 12:28 AM
Billy Joel's performs final Madison Square Garden residency show Thursday
Thursday marks the end of an era for Billy Joel as he performs his final show in his record-breaking franchise run at Madison Square Garden.
July 26, 2024 at 12:28 AM
July 25, 2024 at 3:08 AM
Smoke fills terminal at New York's JFK Airport, injuring 9
At least nine individuals sustained injuries after a fire erupted on an escalator at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens on Wednesday.
July 25, 2024 at 3:08 AM
July 25, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Off the coast of New York is a baby white shark nursery
Off the New York Bight coast, in the waters of the Atlantic Continental Shelf near Long Island, hundreds of baby great white sharks are believed to be living together.
July 25, 2024 at 12:16 AM
July 24, 2024 at 5:43 PM
9 injured, hundreds evacuated in JFK airport escalator fire
An escalator at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport caught fire Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey told ABC News.
July 24, 2024 at 5:43 PM
July 24, 2024 at 4:40 PM
9 injured in JFK airport escalator fire
An escalator at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport caught fire Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey told ABC News.
July 24, 2024 at 4:40 PM
July 23, 2024 at 9:35 PM
The stars arrive in style to 'Deadpool & Wolverine' premiere
From Blake Lively in "Deadpool" red to Gigi Hadid in "Wolverine" yellow, the stars sported some epic looks on the red carpet at the "Deadpool & Wolverine" world premiere in New York.
July 23, 2024 at 9:35 PM
July 23, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Blake Lively and Gigi Hadid rock 'Deadpool & Wolverine'-inspired outfits for premiere
Blake Lively and Gigi Hadid arrived at the New York premiere of "Deadpool & Wolverine" in matching superhero-themed fashion.
July 23, 2024 at 6:54 PM
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Daylight fireball meteor may have rattled parts of NYC and New Jersey: NASA
Officials report that the fireball may have flown at 34,000 miles per hour as it passed over the Statue of Liberty before disintegrating over Midtown Manhattan.
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Daylight fireball meteor may have rattled parts of NYC and New Jersey: NASA
Officials report that the fireball may have flown at 34,000 miles per hour as it passed over the Statue of Liberty before disintegrating over Midtown Manhattan.
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NY congressmen push to enhance Secret Service protection for presidential candidates
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) and Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) advocate for increased Secret Service protection for Joe Biden, Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Wimbledon takes over New York City as the tournament expands beyond UK borders
There is only one place in the world where you can be greeted by Wimbledon stewards, eat iconic British strawberries and cream and drink Pimm’s served in a garden bar.
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NYC beach shutdown following shark sightings
In Rockaway Beach, officials say they spotted a shark nicknamed "Jaws" and have expanded their drone surveillance through the city.
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NYC police search for group of thieves who target diners at high-end restaurants
The NYPD is searching for two suspects accused of robbing diners at high-end restaurants, holding them at gunpoint and stealing luxury watches and jewelry before escaping on motorbikes.
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How a mahjong club is redefining New York City social life
Four young Asian American friends are putting their own spin on the game of mahjong with their Green Tile Social Club.
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Shark sightings forcing popular beach in NYC to close
Multiple sections of Rockaway Beach in Queens have been closed due to recent shark sightings. Police drones have detected sharks in the water three times, leading to the closures.
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Suspected drunk driver plows into July Fourth crowd in NYC, killing 3: Police
At least seven others were injured including an 11-year-old boy after a suspected drunk driver plowed into a park on the Lower East Side in Manhattan.
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3 dead, 7 injured after suspected drunk driver plows into New York City park
Three people are dead, and seven others have been injured after a suspected drunk driver plowed his vehicle into a park in NYC on the Fourth of July.
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3 killed as suspected drunk driver plows into crowd
Three people are dead and seven injured after a suspected drunk driver plowed into a New York City park.
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3 dead, 7 injured after suspected drunk driver crashes into crowd in New York
A suspected drunk driver plowed into a group of people gathered in a park on Manhattan's lower east side celebrating the Fourth of July.
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Law enforcement on alert in New York City for Fourth of July
The nation's largest fireworks display launches in New York City, where the NYPD stands at the ready on Manhattan's west side.
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Man arrested in connection with attempted rape of Central Park sunbather: Police
A man has been arrested in connection with the attempted rape of a woman sunbathing in Central Park last month, police said.
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Person of interest in custody for attempted rape of Central Park sunbather
The person of interest was in custody on a separate forcible touching case and hasn't been charged with the attempted rape, police sources told ABC News.
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Police arrest suspect in connection with attack on woman sunbathing in Central Park
Sources tell ABC News that authorities have DNA evidence linking the suspect to the case. The suspect is accused of attacking the victim last month in broad daylight, which led to a massive manhunt.
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Judge in Trump's criminal hush money case postpones sentencing to Sept. 18
The judge overseeing former President Trump’s criminal hush money case in New York has postponed sentencing to Sept. 18, according to a letter sent to the parties.
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New details emerge in police shooting of 13-year-old New York boy
The family of a 13-year-old boy who was fatally shot by police in Utica, New York, is demanding justice.
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Federal officials investigating cause of fatal plane crash in upstate New York
A private plane crashed near the town of Masonville in the Catskill Mountains, resulting in the death of five members of the same family, including two children.
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2 children among 5 dead in upstate New York plane crash: Police
The victims were family members returning to Atlanta, Georgia, after a trip to Cooperstown, New York, for a baseball tournament, police said.
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New York attorney general investigates police shooting in Utica
New body camera footage shows an officer allegedly shooting and killing a 13-year-old boy. Police say the 8th grader had allegedly pointed a replica gun at them.
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Pride march, related events could be targets for violence, NYPD says
This weekend's Pride March and other Pride-related events throughout New York City could be targets for violence, the New York Police Department's Intel Bureau warned.
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4 dead after minivan crashes into nail salon: Authorities
Four people were killed and nine others injured after a vehicle crashed into a storefront in New York on Friday, authorities said.
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New York fatal car crash leaves 4 dead, several trapped
Authorities say at least four people were killed and several other victims trapped when a car crashed into a building late Friday afternoon.
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55 years later, Stonewall uprising veteran reflects on LGBTQ progress
The Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, which opened to the public Friday, is the first LGBTQ visitor center in the National Park Service.
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Saving a historic LGBTQ+ safe space in New York City
The People’s Beach at Jacob Riis Park has long been a gathering place for the queer community. But some fear recent real estate developments could push out lower-income and queer beachgoers.
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Man critically hurt in Brooklyn fire, e-bike battery probed as cause
One man is in critical condition after a fierce fire at a Brooklyn apartment building, which firefighters believe was caused by a charging lithium-ion battery.
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How much is Jamaal Bowman's loss a warning for progressives?
Progressives undeniably suffered their most significant defeat of the 2024 election cycle Tuesday when Rep. Jamaal Bowman, N.Y., lost his district's Democratic primary.
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Protester wanted for leading threatening NYC subway chant surrenders to police
A pro-Palestinian protester who was captured on video this month leading a threatening call-and-response chant has surrendered to police.
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Rep. Jamaal Bowman defeated in NY congressional primary
ABC News contributing political correspondent Rachael Bade breaks down Rep. Jamaal Bowman's loss in New York's District 16 Democratic primary to Westchester County Executive George Latimer.
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NYC police searching for man who they say sexually assaulted woman in Central Park
New York Police Department Chief of Patrol John Chell stated at a news conference that a man exposed himself to a young woman who was sunbathing in the Great Hill section of the park.
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Woman sexually assaulted in Central Park
The unknown suspect fled before police officers could capture the assailant.
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Man at large after sexually assaulting 21-year-old woman sunbathing in Central Park
The search is on in New York City for the man who sexually assaulted a 21-year-old woman sunbathing in Central Park.
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NY primary race between Jamaal Bowman, George Latimer marks schism in Dem Party
Ad spending in the race has, as of Monday, clocked in at an eye-popping $23 million total, according to filings compiled by OpenSecrets.
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NYPD reports search for suspect after attempted sexual assault in Central Park
Police are searching for a suspect following an attempted sexual assault in Central Park on Monday afternoon.
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