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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
Tonya Young Williams pictured on Sept. 4, 2024, at her store on the Upper West Side store, where she said a man wearing a Trump T-shirt spit on her and called her racial slurs after seeing a poster of Vice President Kamala Harris in her window.
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
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo testifies in front of a Congressional committee on Sept. 10, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
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
Edward A. Caban, center, speaks after being sworn in as NYPD police commissioner outside New York City Police Department 40th Precinct on Monday, July 17, 2023, in New York. Mayor Eric Adams on the right.
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
A firefighter stands outside the FDNY Ten House on the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, Sep. 11, 2021.
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
New York Yankees starter Clarke Schmidt delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
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
A seal for the Department of Justice is seen on a podium ahead of a news conference at the Department of Justice Building, March 21, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
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
VIDEO: FBI raids home of top aides to NYC mayor
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
VIDEO: FBI searches homes of 2 of NYC mayor’s top aides, NYPD phones subpoenaed
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
Seikeya Jones, 31, has been identified as the person found in a suitcase in a wooded area in Huntington Station, N.Y., on Sept. 3, 2024.
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
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez speaks on stage during 38th Annual Brooklyn Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, Jan. 15, 2024, in New York.
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
Tonya Young Williams pictured on Sept. 4, 2024, at her store on the Upper West Side store, where she said a man wearing a Trump T-shirt spit on her and called her racial slurs after seeing a poster of Vice President Kamala Harris in her window.
September 5, 2024 at 8:30 PM

3 dead after Legionnaire's disease outbreak at NY assisted living facility

Officials say three people who tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease have died after an outbreak at an assisted living facility in upstate New York
September 5, 2024 at 8:30 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
"The Great Elephant Migration" will debut in New York City on Friday.
September 5, 2024 at 4:55 PM

A 13-foot (and growing) python was seized from a New York home and sent to a zoo

A 13-foot (4-meter) Burmese python was confiscated from an upstate New York man who was keeping the still-growing snake in a small tank
September 5, 2024 at 4:55 PM
In this photo released by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, DEC Officer Jeff Hull poses with a Burmese python that was confiscated from a home in New Hartford, N.Y., on Aug. 28, 2024. It is illegal to own a Burmese python in New York state without a permit. (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation via AP)
September 5, 2024 at 3:09 PM

Donald Trump's youngest son has enrolled at New York University

Former President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, has begun his first year of college this week at New York University, his father said Wednesday
September 5, 2024 at 3:09 PM
FILE - Barron Trump stands on the South Lawn of the White House on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention in Washington, Aug. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
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
In this screen grab from Google Maps Street View, M.S. 391 is shown in the Bronx borough of New York.
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
Police are investigating after human remains were found inside a suitcase Tuesday on Long Island.
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
VIDEO: Former New York governor’s aide charged with acting as agent for China
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
Linda Sun in a photo posted to Twitter.
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
VIDEO: Former aide to two New York Governors arrested for plotting to promote Chinese interests
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
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 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
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

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
Police move revelers from the street after a shooting on Eastern Parkway, near the corner of Franklin Avenue, during the West Indian Day Parade, Sept. 2, 2024, in the Brooklyn borough of New York.
September 2, 2024 at 8:21 PM

The US Open entering it's final week

ESPN commentator and former tennis star Mary Joe Fernandez breaks down the latest standings.
September 2, 2024 at 8:21 PM
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September 2, 2024 at 4:37 PM

A vandal shatters windows and doors at Buffalo City Hall

A vandal has smashed windows and shattered glass doors at Buffalo City Hall
September 2, 2024 at 4:37 PM
August 28, 2024 at 4:54 PM

Police in New York county make first arrest under new law banning face masks

Police in the suburbs of New York City have made the first arrest under a new local law banning face masks
August 28, 2024 at 4:54 PM
This photo provided by the Nassau County Police Department on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, shows Wesslin Omar Ramirez Castillo, 18, who was arrested for possessing a 14-inch knife and wearing a mask in Nassau County, N.Y., Sunday, Aug. 25. (Nassau County Police Department via AP)
August 27, 2024 at 6:40 PM

Quadruple homicide might have been avoided if neighbors had called police: Officials

Before he allegedly killed four members of his family with a shotgun, a New York auto mechanic displayed obvious signs of distress but no one told police.
August 27, 2024 at 6:40 PM
Nassau County, New York, police investigate a quadruple murder-suicide on Aug. 25, 2024, in which investigators allege a 59-year-old man killed four members of his family in a dispute over selling his recently deceased mother's home.
August 27, 2024 at 12:13 AM

New York City targets mosquitoes in battle against West Nile virus

Trucks spraying pesticide are fanning out across the city while towns in multiple states are closing fields and parks to limit the public's exposure to the pests.
August 27, 2024 at 12:13 AM
VIDEO: New York City targets mosquitoes in battle against West Nile virus
August 26, 2024 at 5:55 PM

NYPD prepares for possible US Open security threats: Officials

More than 1 million spectators are expected to attend the event, which begins Monday in Queens, New York.
August 26, 2024 at 5:55 PM
More than 1 million spectators are expected to attend the event, which begins Monday in Queens, New York.
August 26, 2024 at 5:29 PM

NYPD prepares for possible US Open security threats

There are currently no known causes for security concern, NYPD says ahead of US Open start.
August 26, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Novak Djokovic of Serbia practices ahead of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Aug. 24, 2024, in New York City.
August 23, 2024 at 9:43 PM

Officials warn of new mystery drug popping up in NYC club scene

It’s called pink cocaine and many officials warn that you have no idea what you’re ingesting.
August 23, 2024 at 9:43 PM
VIDEO: Officials warn of new mystery drug popping up in NYC club scene
August 22, 2024 at 6:22 PM

Largest US police force is using drones to curb a Central Park crime spree

The largest police force in the nation is planning to use a fleet of autonomous drones to combat an alarming surge in robberies and assaults in Central Park.
August 22, 2024 at 6:22 PM
In this May 17, 2024, file photo, an NYPD drone is shown in New York.
August 22, 2024 at 3:35 PM

NYPD hoping drones will help curb a Central Park crime spree

"It’s going to allow us to cover a big territory very quickly," police said.
August 22, 2024 at 3:35 PM
"It’s going to allow us to cover a big territory very quickly," police said.
August 21, 2024 at 7:02 PM

Human bones found in Brooklyn park for 2nd time this week

Human bones were found in a Brooklyn park along the East River for the second time in a week, according to the New York Police Department.
August 21, 2024 at 7:02 PM
A human skull and bones were found on the shore of the park's East River near Jane's Carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York, Aug. 19, 2024.
August 21, 2024 at 4:18 PM

Police investigate body parts found at NYC park

Authorities are unsure if two separate discoveries this week of human bones are connected.
August 21, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Authorities are unsure if two separate discoveries this week of human bones are connected.
August 19, 2024 at 7:15 PM

New Black-owned Brooklyn bakery inspired by French culture

Jatee Kearsley opens up the Je T’aime Patisserie bakery to bring sweet and savory treats to Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy neighborhood.
August 19, 2024 at 7:15 PM
VIDEO: Bed-Stuy Brooklyn bakery blends French pastry with bold flavor
August 19, 2024 at 1:59 AM

Family rescued after alleged home invasion in Queens

Police say the family was allegedly terrorized by suspects, who have all been arrested. ABC News' Reena Roy reports.
August 19, 2024 at 1:59 AM
VIDEO: Family rescued after home invasion in Queens
August 18, 2024 at 10:42 PM

NYPD rescues family of 7 from Queens, New York, home invasion

Police said they located and arrested the suspects.
August 18, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Police said they located and arrested the suspects.
August 18, 2024 at 4:26 PM

NYC beaches close due to rip currents from Hurricane Ernesto

Several New York City beaches will remain closed for the weekend due to strong rip currents from Hurricane Ernesto.
August 18, 2024 at 4:26 PM
In this screen grab from a video, the beach is shown closed at Coney Island, New York, on Aug. 17, 2024.
August 18, 2024 at 1:26 AM

NYPD rescues family of 7 from NYC home invasion

Seven member of the same family have been rescued from a home invasion in Queens, New York, according to the New York Police Department.
August 18, 2024 at 1:26 AM
August 17, 2024 at 2:42 PM

RHONY alum Jill Zarin's daughter Ally Shapiro gets engaged during European vacation

Jill Zarin’s daughter, Ally Shapiro, announced her engagement to boyfriend Jordan Bilfeld on Instagram on Friday.
August 17, 2024 at 2:42 PM
In this May 8, 2023, file photo, Jill Zarin and daughter Ally Shapiro attend an event in New York.
1 month ago

New York Mayor Eric Adams hit with more grand jury subpoenas

Federal prosecutors in New York served another round of grand jury subpoenas on Mayor Eric Adams as part of a corruption investigation, sources said.
1 month ago
Mayor Eric Adams speaks to the media at City Hall on July 30, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
1 month ago

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigns months after college protests

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik announced her immediate resignation Wednesday, months after college protests over the Israel-Hamas war gripped the campus.
1 month ago
In this April 17, 2024, file photo, Columbia University President Nemat "Minouche" Shafik prepares to testify before the House Education and Workforce Committee during a hearing on Columbia University's response to antisemitism on Capitol Hill, in Washington, D.C.
1 month ago

Ciara rocks 2 stylish leather looks for Empire State Building, NYC visit

Ciara visited NYC's Empire State Building while rocking not one, but two stylish leather looks.
1 month ago
Ciara visits The Empire State Building on Aug. 13, 2024 in New York City.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Protesters gather in Washington Square Park and march towards Times Square to call for justice in the police killing of 36-year-old Sonya Massey, New York City, July 25, 2024.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
In this Dec. 8, 2022 file photo, Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: First female FDNY chief reflects on her career before last day
1 month ago

RFK Jr. says he left bear carcass in Central Park as prank

The independent presidential candidate solves a decade long New York City mystery.
1 month ago
VIDEO: RFK Jr. says he left bear carcass in Central Park as prank