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- Jan 15
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo bans stretch limos and issues new safety laws in wake of deadly crash
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo banned stretch limos after a deadly crash.
Jan 15
- Jan 15
Stretch limos banned from New York in new reforms
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a slew of new safety reforms for limos and large passenger vehicles, outright banning stretch limos and adding a number of regulatory reforms.
Jan 15
- Jan 12
Elderly couple die in luxury Manhattan high-rise blaze
Elderly couple dies after fire engulfs their luxury Manhattan high-rise apartment
Jan 12
- Jan 10
Violent arrest in New York City under police probe
A witness who shot video of the melee in the street said the officers were defending themselves against two suspects.
Jan 10
- Jan 9
New York City mayor proposes law giving all workers 2 weeks of paid time off
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced legislation today guaranteeing two weeks of paid time off for all workers.
Jan 9
- Jan 9
NYC law would give 2 weeks of paid vacation to all
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is expected to announce legislation today guaranteeing two weeks of paid time off for all workers.
Jan 9
- Jan 8
NYC mayor unveils health care program for all New Yorkers
The new program, NYC Care, will guarantee health care for the estimated 600,000 New Yorkers who do not currently have health insurance, according to the mayor's office.
Jan 8
- Jan 8
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio unveils health care program for city residents, including undocumented immigrants
It will guarantee health care for the estimated 600,000 uninsured New Yorkers.
Jan 8
- Jan 8
'This is devastating to us': Young New York City firefighter falls to his death
Probationary firefighter Steven Pollard came from a family of firefighters.
Jan 8
- Jan 7
Firefighter falls to his death responding to call
Steve Pollard, 30, slipped through a gap in an elevated section of a roadway, officials said.
Jan 7
- Jan 3
Federal judge files injunction against New York City's Airbnb crackdown
The judge ruled that NYC's Airbnb law is likely a "Fourth amendment violation."
Jan 3 - Jan 1
NYC homicide tally may be lowest in several decades in 2018
New York City could register its fewest homicides in several decades in 2018
Jan 1 - Dec 30
Fiery, multi-car wreck in NYC kills driver; charges filed
Authorities say a fiery, multi-car crash in lower Manhattan killed one person and injured others
Dec 30 - Dec 28
Transformer explosion causes chaos in New York City
The explosion at a power plant in Queens, New York, caused the sky to light up a turquoise blue hue, knocked power out in the area and grounded flights at LaGuardia Airport.
Dec 28 - Dec 28
'No evidence of extraterrestrial activity' as massive blue glow reigns over NYC skyline, police say
A transformer exploded at a Con Ed facility in Queens, the NYPD said.
Dec 28 - Dec 28
Sky turns blue after transformer explosion
The skies over New York City turned bright blue after a transformer exploded in Queens.
Dec 28 - Dec 24
Man finds $10,000 in Chanel bag on New York City subway platform
Richard Taverna returned the spoils once he realized it was so much money.
Dec 24 - Dec 19
New York man wins $50k on 'Great Christmas Light Fight'
His Christmas display is about raising money for juvenile diabetes.
Dec 19 - Dec 11
Suspect in custody after New York firefighter killed in possible road-rage incident: Sources
Faizal Coto, 33, was killed in a suspected road-rage incident on Sunday.
Dec 11 - Dec 11
2 officers placed on modified duty after 'disturbing' video showing them ripping baby from mother's arms
A video surfaced showing New York police officers yanking a baby from his mother
Dec 11 - Dec 11
22-pound lobster freed after 20 years at New York seafood restaurant
Peter's Clam Bar said goodbye to their friend Louie.
Dec 11 - Dec 10
NYPD officers seen in video yanking baby from mom
Jazmine Headley was arrested on charges of resisting arrest, committing an act in a manner injurious to a child, criminal trespass and obstruction of governmental administration, according to NYPD.
Dec 10 - Dec 7
NYPD accused of ‘shackling’ pregnant woman until ‘moments’ before giving birth: Lawsuit
The woman was arrested two days before her due date in February 2018.
Dec 7 - Dec 7
Time Warner Center, including CNN, evacuated due to bomb threat
The building is located in Columbus Circle in New York City.
Dec 7 - Dec 7
FDNY relieves chief of department over allegations of 'inappropriate behavior'
James Leonard has been placed on modified assignment.
Dec 7 - Dec 3
Orthodox Jewish man attacked in Brooklyn
The incident was caught on surveillance video, and the man suffered minor injuries.
Dec 3 - Dec 3
She said 'yes,' he dropped her ring: NYPD looking for couple who lost engagement ring in subway grate
A couple who recently became engaged in Times Square lost their engagement ring in a subway grate. Now, police are trying to find the couple to return it.
Dec 3 - Nov 29
Traffic camera catches half-marathon runners taking shortcut through trees in China
Organizers of the race said other runners had fake bib numbers or hired impostors.
Nov 29 - Nov 27
1 killed, 4 hurt by out-of-control minivan in New York City
One person was killed and four were injured when a 70-year-old man lost control of a minivan near the Chinatown neighborhood in Manhattan shortly before 7 p.m. Monday.
Nov 27 - Nov 22
Fatal crash on New York bridge as holiday travel kicks off
The TSA deployed an additional 1,200 officers and 80 K-9 units to handle the influx of passengers at airports while the military opened restricted airspace for airlines.
Nov 22 - Nov 13
New York police release sketch of a man wanted for assaulting a woman while making racist statements
Police released a sketch of a white man wanted for allegedly assaulting a woman while making derogatory anti-black statements in Brooklyn, New York.
Nov 13 - Nov 9
A stunning Mandarin duck is putting the fall colors in Central Park to shame and New Yorkers can’t get enough
The Mandarin duck that’s taking over the Internet and drawing people from around the globe to New York City is back.
Nov 9 - Nov 9
Prominent former NY attorney general won't face abuse charges
Despite no charges, Schneiderman said he accepts responsibility for his actions.
Nov 9 - Nov 7
NYC subway terror bombing suspect found guilty
Bangladeshi immigrant Akayed Ullah was charged with detonating a homemade bomb.
Nov 7 - Nov 7
NYC subway terror bombing suspect found guilty
Bangladeshi immigrant Akayed Ullah was charged with detonating a homemade bomb.
Nov 7 - Nov 7
Man found guilty on all counts in New York City subway bomb attack
Akayed Ullah was caught in December detonating an explosive strapped to his body at the height of rush hour; five people were injured.
Nov 7 - Nov 6
Paralyzed woman completes NYC Marathon entirely on crutches
Hannah Gavios approaches the finish line of the 2018 New York City Marathon, Nov. 4, 2018.
Nov 6 - Nov 6
3 women arrested for trying to unfurl giant 'VOTE' banner on NYC bridge
Only one word on the banner was exposed: VOTE.
Nov 6 - Nov 5
Anti-black graffiti found at NYC monument
The African Burial Ground National Historic Monument was targeted in Lower Manhattan.
Nov 5 - Nov 5
Trial over possible citizenship question on 2020 census begins in New York
State and civil liberties groups say the question is a racially-motivated form of discrimination.
Nov 5 - Nov 4
The 2018 NYC Marathon is underway
More than 50,000 runners will make their way through the five boroughs of New York City.
Nov 4 - Nov 1
Saudi sisters' bodies found in Hudson River
Police are calling the deaths suspicious as they try to determine what happened to the sisters who reportedly had sought asylum in the U.S. ABC News' Kendis Gibson reports.
Nov 1 - Oct 25
2 women's bodies bound together discovered floating in New York's Hudson River: Police
The circumstances of the deaths remain a mystery.
Oct 25 - Oct 24
Two women's bodies bound together discovered floating in New York's Hudson River: Police
While officials said that the bodies were taped together, the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unknown, officials said.
Oct 24 - Oct 24
NY governor and NYC mayor to public officials: 'Don't encourage violence'
"What is not good [for democracy] is overheated rhetoric," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.
Oct 24 - Oct 24
NYPD: Explosive device and envelope with white powder found at CNN in NYC
Packages containing explosive devices were sent to multiple locations across the country.
Oct 24 - Oct 24
NYC mayor says bomb sent to CNN office was 'act of terror'
"The very concept of terrorism is to change us, and we will not allow that to happen," Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Oct 24 - Oct 22
Swiss man arrested after crashing drone into New York City building
The 29-year-old was charged after crashing his drone into a midtown building.
Oct 22 - Oct 22
70-year-old woman murdered in New York City apartment
Police found the woman with her throat slashed.
Oct 22 - Oct 22
New York Police Department halts use of bodycams after 1 explodes
NYPD said the change was "effective immediately."
Oct 22