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April 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM

Man fatally stabbed on NYC subway after arguing with rider, police say

A 38-year-old man was stabbed to death in the New York City subway during a rush-hour dispute with another rider who had stepped on the man’s shoes
April 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
April 25, 2025 at 11:24 AM

Teen charged with allegedly starting massive New Jersey wildfire

More than 15,000 acres are burning in New Jersey as winds are expected to continue Thursday and smoke will hit the New York City area.
April 25, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Smoke rises from scorched vegetation during the Jones Road Fire near Lacey Township in Ocean County, New Jersey, on April 23, 2025.
April 24, 2025 at 7:57 PM

DOJ accidentally admits to flaws with Trump admin plan to kill NYC congestion pricing

Lawyers with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York wrote that the attempt to end congestion pricing faces "considerable litigation risk."
April 24, 2025 at 7:57 PM
A sign on Ninth Avenue announcing New York City's congestion pricing program into effect charging drivers for entering the central business district in Manhattan below 60th Street in New York City, Jan. 6, 2025.
April 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM

Top NY prosecutor steps aside, clears way for Trump's nominee to take over

Matthew Podolsky, who has agreed to step down, took over for Danielle Sassoon, who resigned in protest of the Justice Department's order to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams.
April 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Matthew Podolsky, who has agreed to step down, took over for Danielle Sassoon, who in February resigned in protest of the Justice Department's order to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams.
April 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM

Prosecutors assigned to Eric Adams case resign, say they won't admit to 'wrongdoing'

Three prosecutors working on the case against Mayor Eric Adams have resigned -- while on administrative leave -- instead of agreeing to "preconditions" to return.
April 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a press conference following a helicopter crash in the Hudson River at Pier 40, in New York City, on April 12, 2025.
April 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM

Top NY prosecutor steps aside, clears way for Trump's nominee to take over

The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan has agreed to step aside, clearing the way for President Donald Trump to install his nominee.
April 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Jay Clayton, former chairman of the SEC, speaks during the 13D Monitor's Active-Passive Investor Summit in New York City, Oct. 18, 2022.
April 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Hundreds mourn Spanish family killed in New York City helicopter crash

Hundreds of people packed into a Barcelona church to mourn a Spanish family of five who died earlier this month in a sightseeing helicopter crash in New York City
April 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Members of the funeral home carry the body of one of those killed in the helicopter crash two weeks ago in New York, during a funeral in Barcelona, Spain on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (Alberto Paredes/Europa Press via AP)
April 21, 2025 at 11:32 AM

Several manhole covers explode outside of NYC 

Officials found high levels of carbon monoxide in several buildings close to a series of manhole explosions outside of New York City. 
April 21, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Several manhole covers explode outside of NYC 
April 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM

Toll on Manhattan drivers remains in effect, despite Trump’s Easter Sunday deadline

Manhattan’s congestion toll remains in effect, despite an Easter deadline from President Donald Trump’s administration to halt the first-in-the-nation fee
April 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
FILE - Signs, including some advising drivers of congestion pricing tolls, are displayed near the exit of the Lincoln Tunnel in New York, Feb. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, file)
April 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM

10 NY prison guards indicted, 2 for murder, in connection to inmate's beating death

Ten New York corrections officers were charged, two with murder, in connection to the beating death of Messiah Nantwi, an inmate at the Mid-State Correctional facility.
April 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Family members of Messiah Nantwo speak to reporters at a press conference outside of the State Building in Harlem New York City, NY March 7, 2025, after Messiah Nantwi's death at the Mid-State Correctional Facility in Marcy, New York.
April 16, 2025 at 10:24 PM

Rep. Elise Stefanik eyes New York governor seat in 2026, sources say

GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik, an ally of President Donald Trump, is considering a run for governor of New York, a source familiar with her thinking told ABC News.
April 16, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Elise Stefanik speaks during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Oxon Hill, Maryland, Feb. 22, 2025.
April 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM

New York Attorney General Letitia James targeted by federal housing agency

A letter from the Federal Housing Finance Agency alleges that James "appears to have falsified records" in order to "receive favorable loan terms."
April 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
A letter from the Federal Housing Finance Agency alleges that James "appears to have falsified records" in order to "receive favorable loan terms."
April 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM

Schumer moves to block Trump nominees for 2 key New York prosecutor positions

He's objecting to Trump's picks for the Eastern District and Southern District.
April 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer takes a question from a reporter following a weekly Democratic policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol, April 8, 2025 in Washington.
April 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM

Helicopter rotor retrieved from Hudson River days after deadly crash

The rotor of the helicopter in last week's deadly crash has been retrieved from the Hudson River.
April 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Divers from the New York Police Department worked with the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the Jersey City Office of Emergency Management to find, recover and secure the helicopter’s main rotor system.
April 15, 2025 at 7:22 AM

Former NCAA woman of the year, 5 family members killed in plane crash in upstate NY

The NTSB is working through the wreckage after the private plane crashed into a muddy field in upstate New York, killing all six on board.
April 15, 2025 at 7:22 AM
VIDEO: Former NCAA woman of the year, 5 family members killed in plane crash in upstate NY
April 15, 2025 at 2:29 AM

FAA's emergency order grounds helicopter company after fatal Hudson River crash

New York Helicopter Tours suspended its operations Sunday after a deadly crash into the Hudson River. On Monday, the FAA issued an emergency order to ground the company.
April 15, 2025 at 2:29 AM
This October, 2022, file photo shows the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River on April 10, 2025, in New York.
April 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM

NYC mayor visits the Dominican Republic after the deadly nightclub roof collapse

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is visiting the Dominican Republic to pay his respects to the 226 people who died last week when the roof of a legendary nightclub collapsed
April 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
New York Mayor Eric Adams arrives to speak to the press in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where he will meet with Dominican authorities and to pay his respects to those who died at the Jet Set nightclub when its roof collapsed, Monday, April 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ricardo Hernandez)
April 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM

NY helicopter company shuts down after deadly crash

New York Helicopter Tours announced it is shutting down operations immediately after six people were killed when a chopper crashed in the Hudson River on Thursday afternoon.
April 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
VIDEO: NY helicopter company shuts down after deadly crash
April 14, 2025 at 11:40 AM

6 on board small plane that crashed in upstate New York: FAA

Six people were on board a small plane that crashed into a field in upstate New York on Saturday afternoon.
April 14, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Vehicles from the Columbia County Sheriff's Office are seen near the scene of a small plane crash in New York.
April 13, 2025 at 2:52 AM

Tourist helicopter that crashed into the Hudson did not have a flight recorder: NTSB

The tourist helicopter that crashed into the Hudson did not have a flight recorder, the NTSB said on Saturday.
April 13, 2025 at 2:52 AM
NTSB team surveying the wreckage recovered from the Bell 206 L-4 helicopter that crashed into Hudson River on April 10 near Jersey City, New Jersey.
April 13, 2025 at 1:18 AM

Investigation into deadly chopper tragedy

Divers are scouring the Hudson River and investigators are going through maintenance logs to find out why the main rotor separated from the helicopter, killing six in New York.
April 13, 2025 at 1:18 AM
VIDEO: Investigation into deadly chopper tragedy
April 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM

NYC helicopter crash victims ‘left without suffering,’ brother says

Joan Camprubí, the brother of Merce Camprubí Montal, joined New York City Mayor Eric Adams at a press conference Saturday afternoon, saying this a difficult time for the family.
April 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Joan Camprubí, the brother of Merce Camprubí Montal, joined New York City Mayor Eric Adams at a press conference Saturday afternoon, saying this a difficult time for the family.
April 12, 2025 at 8:13 PM

New York City helicopter crash latest: 36-year-old pilot identified

An investigation is underway into the helicopter crash that killed six people -- among them a family of Spanish tourists -- when the craft went down on Thursday.
April 12, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Emergency personnel work at the scene of a helicopter crash on the Hudson River near lower Manhattan in New York, as seen from Newport, New Jersey, on April 10, 2025.
April 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM

Authorities search for NYC chopper crash answers

An investigation is underway into the helicopter crash that killed six people -- among them a family of Spanish tourists -- when the craft went down on Thursday.
April 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
VIDEO: Authorities search for NYC chopper crash answers
April 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM

Siemens exec and his family identified as victims in deadly Hudson helicopter crash

An executive of Siemens, a European technology company, his wife and young children were aboard the tourist helicopter that plunged into New York City's Hudson River.
April 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
This October, 2022, file photo shows the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River on April 10, 2025, in New York.
April 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM

NYC helicopter crash is 'truly a catastrophic failure': Former Black Hawk pilot

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky and former Black Hawk helicopter pilot Brad Bowman discuss the fatal helicopter crash in New York City’s Hudson River.
April 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
VIDEO: NYC helicopter crash is 'truly a catastrophic failure': Former Black Hawk pilot
April 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM

What could have caused deadly NYC helicopter crash?

ABC News aviation expert John Nance breaks down the investigation into the helicopter crash in the Hudson River that killed six people.
April 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
VIDEO: What could have caused deadly NYC helicopter crash?
April 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM

6 killed in deadly helicopter crash in Hudson

A tourist helicopter carrying family members from Spain plunged into the Hudson River in New York City, killing six, including three children.
April 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
VIDEO: 6 killed in deadly helicopter crash in Hudson
April 11, 2025 at 10:25 AM

Tourist helicopter crashes in Hudson River in New York City, all 6 on board killed

A helicopter crashed in the Hudson River in New York City on Thursday afternoon, according to the New York Police Department.
April 11, 2025 at 10:25 AM
In this screen grab from a video, first responders are shown at the scene of a helicopter crash in the Hudson River on April 10, 2025, in New York.
April 11, 2025 at 7:53 AM

Helicopter touring New York City crashes into Hudson River, killing all 6 on board

Law enforcement tells ABC News the chopper was carrying a family—two adults and three children—in addition to one pilot.
April 11, 2025 at 7:53 AM
VIDEO: Helicopter touring New York City crashes into Hudson River, killing all 6 on board
April 11, 2025 at 2:56 AM

Witness describes Hudson River helicopter crash: 'It was seconds'

Dani Horbiack describes what she saw outside of her apartment window when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near New York City.
April 11, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Dani Horbiack describes what she saw outside of her apartment window when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near New York City.
April 10, 2025 at 10:31 PM

Helicopter crashes in Hudson River, all 6 dead

All six people on board were killed when a helicopter plunged into the Hudson River by Lower Manhattan in New York City on Thursday afternoon, law enforcement sources told ABC News.
April 10, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Helicopter crashes in Hudson River, all 6 dead
April 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM

NYC officials hold news conference after 6 killed in Hudson River helicopter crash

A helicopter crashed in the Hudson River in New York City on Thursday afternoon, according to the New York Police Department.
April 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
VIDEO: NYC officials hold news conference after 6 killed in Hudson River helicopter crash
April 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM

Video shows moments following helicopter crashing into Hudson River

Six people, including three children, were on board, according to sources.
April 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
VIDEO: Video shows moments following helicopter crashing into Hudson River
April 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM

Helicopter crashes in Hudson River in New York City, fatalities reported

A helicopter crashed in the Hudson River in New York City on Thursday afternoon, according to the NYPD.
April 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
VIDEO: Helicopter crashes in Hudson River in New York City, fatalities reported
April 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM

Helicopter crashes in Hudson River, sources tell ABC News there are fatalities

The helicopter was upside-down when rescuers arrived to the scene, which was closer to the New Jersey side of the Hudson River, according to sources.
April 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
VIDEO: Helicopter crashes in Hudson River, sources tell ABC News there are fatalities
April 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM

'Horrific scene' as police take down man allegedly attacking 4 young girls in NYC

A man wielding a blood-covered meat cleaver was fatally shot by New York City police officers on Sunday after allegedly stabbing four young girls.
April 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
A man wielding a blood-covered meat cleaver was fatally shot by New York City police officers on Sunday after allegedly stabbing four young girls.
April 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM

Mayor Eric Adams to run for re-election as an independent

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky reports on the New York City mayor who explained his decision in an online video.
April 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM
VIDEO: Mayor Eric Adams to run for re-election as an independent
April 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM

NYC sees 'historic' drop in crime, police commissioner says

New York City saw fewer shootings in the first three months of the year than in any previous quarter since the NYPD began keeping statistics, police said.
April 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch speaks during a press conference, on April 2, 2025, in New York.
1 month ago

NYC Mayor Eric Adams speaks after a federal judge dismisses his corruption case

The judge dismissed the Adam’s case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be revived.
1 month ago
New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks after federal judges dismisses his corruption case
1 month ago

Mayor Eric Adams' case dismissed with prejudice in opposition to Trump's DOJ

A federal judge in New York on Wednesday dismissed corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams.
1 month ago
New York City Mayor Eric Adams appears before a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing with Sanctuary City Mayors on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Washington.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams' case dismissed with prejudice

A federal judge in New York on Wednesday dismissed corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams.
1 month ago
VIDEO: New York City Mayor Eric Adams' case dismissed with prejudice
1 month ago

Hotel disputes police assertion about carbon monoxide in Miller Gardner’s room

A high level of carbon monoxide was detected in 14-year-old Miller Gardner's hotel room, Costa Rican Police revealed.
1 month ago
This undated photo posted by the New York Yankees on the social media site X shows 14-year-old Miller Gardner, the son of former Yankees players Brett Gardner, who died, Mar. 21, 2025, from a sudden illness while on a family vacation.
1 month ago

'One of the kindest humans': Animal sanctuary owner, countless cats die in fire

An animal sanctuary owner and roughly 100 cats died in a fire on Long Island on Monday, according to officials.
1 month ago
In this screen grab from a video, a cat is shown walking among debris after a fire at the Happy Cat Sanctuary in Medford, Long Island, on March 31, 2025.
1 month ago

Eric Adams pushes judge to dismiss charges before ballot deadline

New York City Mayor Eric Adams asked a federal judge on Monday to drop criminal corruption charges before a political deadline this week.
1 month ago
New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a press conference at City Hall in Manhattan in New York City, March 24, 2025.
1 month ago

Why is the Empire State Building lit up like that?

The Empire State Building's lights will be lit up in gold and cyan on Friday, to celebrate the 45th anniversary of ABC News' iconic late-night show "Nightline."
1 month ago
Rendering of the Empire State Building in Nightline colors.
1 month ago

The Empire State Building celebrates Nightline’s 45th anniversary

We go behind the scenes of New York’s most iconic building as it lights up to mark our anniversary.
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VIDEO:  The Empire State Building celebrates Nightline’s 45th anniversary
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Manhunt underway in New York City for two men who police say carved swastika on Tesla

A manhunt is underway in NYC for two men police say carved a swastika on a Cybertruck. It comes after Elon Musk vowed to crack down on Tesla attacks ahead of expected protests against the company.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Manhunt underway in New York City for two men who police say carved swastika on Tesla
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Tesla Cybertruck vandalized with swastika in NYC, suspects at large: Police

Police are searching for two individuals who vandalized a Tesla Cybertruck in New York City, according to police.
1 month ago
The New York Police Department released a video of suspects who reportedly carved a swastika on a parked Tesla in Brooklyn, March 27, 2025.
1 month ago

Former Yankees player's son honored at opening day after his mysterious death

The 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner was honored at the Yankees' opening day on Thursday.
1 month ago
A moment of silence is observed for Miller Gardner, son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner, before the start of an opening-day baseball game between the Yankees and the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in New York.