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March 16, 2021, 8:31 PM

New York City moves to dismiss hundreds of prostitution cases, decriminalize sex work

The Queens district attorney announced the move Tuesday.
March 16, 2021, 8:31 PM
NYC moves to dismiss hundreds of prostitution cases, decriminalize sex work
March 16, 2021, 11:58 AM

'Amityville Horror' killer dies at 69

The man who murdered his family, later inspiring the “Amityville Horror” movies and book, has died. ABC's Will Ganss reports on the case nearly 50 years later.
March 16, 2021, 11:58 AM
'Amityville Horror' killer dies at 69
March 12, 2021, 5:24 PM

Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance not seeking reelection

Vance announced his departure as the case against former President Donald Trump is pending.
March 12, 2021, 5:24 PM
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance not seeking reelection
March 9, 2021, 3:19 AM

New York City high schools to resume in-person classes, sports

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that high school students who opted for in-person learning will return to classes on March 22.
March 9, 2021, 3:19 AM
New York City high schools to resume in-person classes, sports
March 8, 2021, 12:29 PM

Teen's body found wrapped in plastic in warehouse at former NYC fish market

Two men have been charged with murder after the body of a teen was found wrapped in plastic at a warehouse near a former New York City fish market.
March 8, 2021, 12:29 PM
Teen's body found wrapped in plastic in warehouse at former fish market
March 6, 2021, 11:21 AM

Car crashes into outdoor dining area in New York City

Police say a van collided with another car and then crashed into an empty outdoor dining area in Manhattan. At least eight people were injured and the van driver was taken into custody.
March 6, 2021, 11:21 AM
Car crashes into outdoor dining area in New York City
March 2, 2021, 10:28 PM

Gov. Cuomo faces calls to resign from lawmakers after 3rd woman comes forward

Rep. Kathleen Rice has become the first New York Democrat in Congress to call for him to step down.
March 2, 2021, 10:28 PM
Cuomo faces calls to resign after 3rd woman comes forward
March 2, 2021, 9:29 PM

Critics: Cuomo apology 'tone-deaf,' ignores power imbalance

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s response to accusations is a “faux-pology” say critics.
March 2, 2021, 9:29 PM
Cuomo apology 'tone-deaf,' ignores power imbalance: Critics
March 2, 2021, 3:18 PM

What to expect from Cuomo investigation

ABC Senior Legal Analyst and former federal prosecutor Sunny Hostin explains how the investigation into previous allegations of sexual harassment from the New York governor could play out.
March 2, 2021, 3:18 PM
What to expect from Cuomo investigation
March 1, 2021, 3:16 PM

2nd woman accuses New York governor of sexual harassment

Andrew Cuomo is facing calls for his resignation after another former aide, Charlotte Bennett, 25, told the New York Times that he had allegedly harassed her last spring.
March 1, 2021, 3:16 PM
2nd woman accuses New York governor of sexual harassment
March 1, 2021, 1:10 AM

Manhole catches fire and explodes in NYC

At least three people were injured in the blast.
March 1, 2021, 1:10 AM
Manhole catches fire and explodes in NYC
February 28, 2021, 11:45 PM

Asian man stabbed in back in Chinatown, suspect charged with attempted murder

A 23-year-old has been charged with stabbing an Asian man in the back in New York City. He told detectives that he "didn’t like the way" the victim "looked at him."
February 28, 2021, 11:45 PM
Asian man stabbed in back, suspect charged with attempted murder
February 28, 2021, 5:26 PM

Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces another allegation of sexual harassment

Cuomo has denied the accusation after The New York Times reports that a second former aide says the New York governor was inappropriate with her.
February 28, 2021, 5:26 PM
Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces another allegation of sexual harassment
February 26, 2021, 7:06 PM

NYC schools chancellor exits, citing virus' personal toll

Carranza, who has spent three years on the job, briefly choked back tears.
February 26, 2021, 7:06 PM
February 26, 2021, 5:43 PM

Gov. Cuomo faces backlash over nursing home deaths, sexual harassment allegations

The New York state attorney general confirmed Cuomo’s administration did not properly account for COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes early in the pandemic.
February 26, 2021, 5:43 PM
Gov. Cuomo faces backlash over nursing home deaths, sexual harassment allegations
February 26, 2021, 4:40 PM

Asian man stabbed in back, suspect arrested

The victim was taken to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition, sources said.
February 26, 2021, 4:40 PM
Asian man stabbed in back, suspect arrested
February 26, 2021, 2:35 PM

NY governor under fire for pandemic response

Once praised for his efforts in the pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is now being accused of covering up the state’s handling of COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes. He's also being accused of sexual assault.
February 26, 2021, 2:35 PM
NY governor under fire for pandemic response
February 26, 2021, 5:13 AM

New York governor under fire for deaths at nursing homes

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is facing backlash for the decision last spring to return COVID-19 patients to nursing homes, which critics claim led to a high number of deaths.
February 26, 2021, 5:13 AM
New York governor under fire for deaths at nursing homes
February 25, 2021, 11:04 PM

Former Cuomo aide alleges harassment

As New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo defends himself against allegations that pandemic mishandling led to nursing home deaths, "The View" discusses details of a sexual harassment claim against him.
February 25, 2021, 11:04 PM
Former Cuomo aide alleges harassment
February 20, 2021, 3:46 PM

Man who allegedly attacked Chinese woman on NY street arrested

The attacker who pushed Olivia Munn's friend’s mother to the ground on a New York street has been arrested following the actress' plea.
February 20, 2021, 3:46 PM
Man who allegedly attacked Chinese woman on NY street arrested
February 19, 2021, 11:52 PM

'Cuomo is an abuser': NY Assemblyman Ron Kim alleges governor threatened him

New York Assemblyman Ron Kim detailed his allegedly threatening phone call with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo after speaking out about COVID-related nursing home deaths.
February 19, 2021, 11:52 PM
'Cuomo is an abuser': NY Assemblyman Ron Kim alleges governor threatened him
1 month ago

Asian American woman hospitalized after assault outside NYC bakery

An Asian American woman was assaulted at a NYC bakery amid a rise in attacks against the AAPI community.
1 month ago
Asian American woman hospitalized after assault outside NYC bakery
1 month ago

9 injured in New York City gas explosion

A gas explosion, which officials say was likely caused by an appliance, blew the front door off a residence in the Bronx. Six of the nine injured were under the age of 18.
1 month ago
9 injured in New York City gas explosion
1 month ago

Homeless advocates slam NYPD deployment of more than 600 officers to patrol subways after stabbings

Two people were killed and four were injured over the weekend.
1 month ago
Homeless advocates voice concern over 600 NYPD officers patrolling subways
1 month ago

FBI investigating Andrew Cuomo's handling of nursing homes

The FBI is investigating Gov. Andrew Cuomo's coronavirus task force with a particular focus on his administration's handling of nursing homes early in the pandemic.
1 month ago
FBI investigating Andrew Cuomo's handling of nursing homes
1 month ago

Judge dismisses charges against Amy Cooper

The district attorney said the white woman who called 911 last year, falsely claiming a Black birdwatcher was threatening her in Central Park, has completed a racial awareness program.
1 month ago
Judge dismisses charges against Amy Cooper
1 month ago

Rebecca Minkoff debuts OnlyFans account for New York Fashion Week

Rebecca Minkoff debuts OnlyFans account to promote exclusive New York Fashion Week content.
1 month ago
Rebecca Minkoff debuts OnlyFans account for New York Fashion Week
1 month ago

Arrest made in string of NYC subway stabbings

Rigoberto Lopez, 21, has been charged with murder and attempted murder for a series of alleged knife attacks on a train line.
1 month ago
Arrest made in string of NYC subway stabbings
1 month ago

Suspect arrested after 2 killed in 4 separate stabbing incidents on NYC subway line

Police are investigating four stabbings that occurred in the New York City subway system within a 24-hour period, leaving two victims dead, authorities said.
1 month ago
Suspect arrested in deadly stabbing spree on NYC subway line
1 month ago

2 killed, 2 injured in NYC subway stabbing attacks

Authorities say an unidentified man could be responsible for 4 separate attacks.
1 month ago
1 month ago

String of subway stabbings hits NYC

The NYPD is stepping up patrols after two people were killed and two others injured.
1 month ago
String of subway stabbings hits NYC
1 month ago

New Yorkers find love on the subway

Two subway workers fell in love working together on the lucky number 7 train.
1 month ago
New Yorkers find love on the subway
1 month ago

Drone footage shows beautiful winter scenes in New York

The snow was captured in Brookhaven, New York.
1 month ago
Drone footage shows beautiful winter scenes in New York
1 month ago

Mayor orders probe after women accuse homeless shelter exec

NYC Mayor de Blasio orders an independent audit of the city's shelter providers.
1 month ago
2 months ago

New York City to resume limited indoor dining

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that indoor dining in New York City will return on Valentine's Day at 25% capacity.
2 months ago
New York City to resume limited indoor dining
2 months ago

Helping homeless mothers in New York City

NYC resident Deborah Koenigsberger founded Hearts of Gold to help women in domestic violence shelters with resources including education and job training.
2 months ago
Helping homeless mothers in New York City
2 months ago

Brooklyn man arrested in murders of 3 women

Kevin Gavin, 66, is charged with three counts of second-degree murder for killing three neighbors while working as a handyman in a senior complex in Brooklyn.
2 months ago
Brooklyn man arrested in murders of 3 women
2 months ago

Woman injured in attack at New York City subway station

Police body camera footage showed a female suspect push a woman on the platform into a train. The suspect was arrested and faces an attempted murder charge.
2 months ago
Woman injured in attack at New York City subway station
2 months ago

Man arrested in 3 slayings at NYC senior housing project

Police have arrested a man in the unsolved slayings of three women in the same building at a New York City housing project for seniors
2 months ago
2 months ago

3 soldiers dead after military helicopter crashes in upstate New York

Three soldiers are dead after a military helicopter crashed in upstate New York Wednesday evening, authorities said.
2 months ago
3 soldiers dead after military helicopter crashes in upstate New York
2 months ago

Andrew Yang addresses criticism over apartment remarks amid NYC mayor run

Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang discusses his run for New York City Mayor and addresses recent criticism he's faced on "The View" Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2020.
2 months ago
Andrew Yang addresses criticism over apartment remarks amid NYC mayor run
2 months ago

Andrew Yang address criticism from 2-bedroom apartment comment

Yang responds to a comment about the struggle of working from home and his two children’s virtual education while living in a two-bedroom apartment in Manhattan.
2 months ago
Andrew Yang address criticism from 2-bedroom apartment comment
2 months ago

Why Andrew Yang wants to be mayor of New York City

The former presidential candidate reacts to the Capitol siege and discusses his run for mayor of NYC on “The View.”
2 months ago
Why Andrew Yang wants to be mayor of New York City
2 months ago

Residents asked to shelter in place in parts of Poconos after multiple shootings

There are at least four victims at multiple locations.
2 months ago
Residents asked to shelter in place in parts of Poconos after multiple shootings
2 months ago

At least 8 injured in bus accident

A passenger bus veered off the road and was left hanging from an overpass in the Bronx.
2 months ago
At least 8 injured in bus accident
2 months ago

NY passenger bus hangs off overpass in the Bronx after crash, at least 8 left injured

Various people were injured after a passenger bus experienced an issue and was left hanging off an overpass in New York's Bronx.
2 months ago
NY passenger bus hangs off overpass in the Bronx after crash, at least 8 injured
2 months ago

New York City cancels all contracts with Trump Organization

New York City is severing its contracts with President Donald Trump's eponymous company, a move that could cost the outgoing president millions of dollars.
2 months ago
New York City cancels all contracts with Trump Organization
2 months ago

Woman hedges apology in tense interview on hotel attack

A white woman who wrongly accused a Black teenager of stealing her cellphone appeared to back off her apology to the youth in a TV interview, suggesting without evidence that maybe he did try to steal her phone after all
2 months ago
2 months ago

Saving some favorite NYC places through online campaigns

The boarded up windows and For Rent signs are all over the place in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood
2 months ago
2 months ago

Multiple charges for woman accused of attacking teen in NY hotel

A California woman faces multiple charges for allegedly falsely accusing a Black teenager of stealing her smartphone and physically attacking him inside a hotel.
2 months ago
Multiple charges for woman accused of attacking teen in NY hotel