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Person of interest in custody after woman set on fire and killed on NYC subway
A person of interest is in custody after a woman was set on fire and killed Sunday morning on the New York City subway.
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December 23, 2024 at 4:48 AM
Woman set on fire and killed on New York City subway train
After a woman was allegedly set on fire while sleeping on a subway train on Sunday, and pronounced dead at the scene, the police have taken a person of interest into custody.
December 23, 2024 at 4:48 AM
December 22, 2024 at 2:42 AM
NYPD in high-level shakeup amid sexual misconduct claims, Adams probe
The highest-ranking uniformed officer of the NYPD abruptly resigned overnight amid accusations of sexual misconduct.
December 22, 2024 at 2:42 AM
December 21, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Security increased at NYC holiday markets
The NYPD is adding more resources to Christmas markets in New York City including counter-terrorism officers.
December 21, 2024 at 7:48 PM
December 20, 2024 at 12:25 AM
Former aide to New York City mayor surrenders on bribery charges
Mayor Eric Adams' former aide, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, and her son, Glenn Martin II, turned themselves in on Thursday morning.
December 20, 2024 at 12:25 AM
December 19, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Suspect indicted for murder in unprovoked stabbing spree: Prosecutors
Prosecutors said Ramon Rivera, 51, committed "an unprovoked and violent series of stabbings" that killed three people within a span of three hours in November.
December 19, 2024 at 8:51 PM
December 19, 2024 at 8:03 PM
NYC mayor's former chief adviser surrenders on criminal charges
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, former chief adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, surrendered at the Manhattan district attorney’s office Thursday to face criminal charges.
December 19, 2024 at 8:03 PM
December 19, 2024 at 6:10 PM
Man pleads guilty to operating secret Chinese police station in NYC
Lu Jianwang and Chen Jinping were accused of working on behalf of China's Ministry of Public Security in violation of the Espionage Act.
December 19, 2024 at 6:10 PM
December 19, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Former top aide to New York City's mayor surrenders to DA's office to face charges
A former top aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams has surrendered to authorities to face corruption charges
December 19, 2024 at 2:30 PM
December 19, 2024 at 2:20 PM
Operator of secret Chinese police station in NYC pleads guilty
Lu Jianwang and Chen Jinping were accused of working on behalf of China's Ministry of Public Security in violation of the Espionage Act.
December 19, 2024 at 2:20 PM
December 17, 2024 at 6:08 AM
Fire tears through NYC holiday market near Macy's
The blaze destroyed several small business booths in Manhattan's Herald Square early Monday. At least one firefighter was seriously injured, and the cause of the blaze is under investigation.
December 17, 2024 at 6:08 AM
December 13, 2024 at 11:00 PM
White House downplays some drone sightings amid 'urgent concern' over activity
The drones "operate in a coordinated manner" and have not been identified as hobbyist drones or ones related to the Department of Homeland Security, one official said.
December 13, 2024 at 11:00 PM
December 13, 2024 at 3:05 PM
Subway power outage leaves thousands of passengers stranded
The scare for NYC commuters is putting a spotlight on aging public infrastructure across the U.S.
December 13, 2024 at 3:05 PM
December 13, 2024 at 1:22 AM
Mass transit officials to investigate subway power outage in New York City
An explosion and fire damaged a century-old substation in Brooklyn, leaving about 3,500 passengers on the F train stranded underground for two hours around the Jay Street-Metro Tech station.
December 13, 2024 at 1:22 AM
December 12, 2024 at 10:50 PM
Eric Adams meets with Trump border czar to talk NYC's role in new immigration policy
New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with incoming border czar Thomas Homan Thursday to discuss their plans to remove what he says were violent undocumented immigrants.
December 12, 2024 at 10:50 PM
December 11, 2024 at 12:44 PM
Executive 'hit lists' and wanted posters: NYPD warns about threats to executives
Online posts have listed the names and salaries of health insurance executives and "Wanted" signs have been posted in Manhattan, according to the bulletin.
December 11, 2024 at 12:44 PM
December 10, 2024 at 11:03 PM
NYC to close migrant shelter at Brooklyn airfield by early 2025
New York City will close a migrant shelter at a Brooklyn airfield in the next two months, according to the mayor's office.
December 10, 2024 at 11:03 PM
December 10, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Here's why another New York City migrant shelter is closing
New York City will close a migrant shelter at a Brooklyn airfield in the next two months, according to the mayor's office.
December 10, 2024 at 9:06 PM
December 10, 2024 at 6:10 PM
New York AG will continue to pursue $454 million civil fraud judgment against Trump
Donald Trump's impending inauguration does not impact his $454 million civil fraud judgment, the New York attorney general's office told Trump's lawyer Tuesday.
December 10, 2024 at 6:10 PM
December 10, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Korean restaurant Jungsik makes Michelin history
The formerly two-starred Korean restaurant Jungsik was elevated to three Michelin stars Monday, joining the likes of Eleven Madison Park, Le Bernardin, Masa and Per Se.
December 10, 2024 at 4:49 PM
December 10, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Daniel Penny found not guilty in subway chokehold death
After five days of deliberations, a jury found the 26-year-old former Marine not guilty of criminally negligent homicide and is cleared in all criminal charges in the death of Jordan Neely.
December 10, 2024 at 3:49 PM
December 10, 2024 at 3:24 PM
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 3:24 PM
December 10, 2024 at 1:05 PM
'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 1:05 PM
December 10, 2024 at 9:35 AM
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.
December 10, 2024 at 9:35 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 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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