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CEO shot dead at point blank range

The shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson appears to be a "brazen, targeted attack," police said.
2 hours ago
VIDEO: CEO shot dead at point blank range
4 hours ago

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.
4 hours ago
VIDEO: NYPD gives update on shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO
December 4, 2024 at 10:02 PM

CEO shot dead at point blank range, wife 'shattered'

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 10:02 PM
UnitedHealthcare chief executive officer Brian Thompson is seen in an undated file photo |  ABC News obtained this photo of the suspect.
December 4, 2024 at 9:19 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 4, 2024 at 9:19 PM
Daniel Penny, who is charged in the death of Jordan Neely, walks into the courthouse as closing arguments begin in his trial, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York.
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
VIDEO: UnitedHealthcare CEO killed outside NYC hotel
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
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 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
VIDEO: Jury set to resume deliberations in manslaughter case against Daniel Penny
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
NYPD logo on the sleeve of a New York City policeman at Madison Square Garden on March 11, 2022 in New York City.
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
Video shows Delta stowaway who flew from New York to Paris
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
VIDEO: Closing arguments expected in Daniel Penny trial
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
VIDEO: Police step up security ahead of Thanksgiving parade in NYC
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
VIDEO: Person slashed on New York City subway
November 27, 2024 at 10:14 PM

New York City found in contempt over conditions in city jails

A federal judge has found New York City in contempt over conditions in its city jails
November 27, 2024 at 10:14 PM
FILE - The Rikers Island jail complex is shown in the Bronx borough of New York, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)
November 27, 2024 at 1:11 PM

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.
November 27, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Former U.S. Marine Daniel Penny arrives with his mother Gina Flaim Penny at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, on Nov. 19, 2024.
November 26, 2024 at 2:31 AM

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.
November 26, 2024 at 2:31 AM
New York Nico on the people and places that make the Big Apple so special
November 25, 2024 at 3:05 PM

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.
November 25, 2024 at 3:05 PM
VIDEO: Series of knife attacks leaves New Yorkers on edge
November 23, 2024 at 4:54 PM

NY law from 1907 that makes it a crime to cheat on spouse repealed

New York has repealed a seldom-used law over a century old that made it a crime to cheat on your spouse
November 23, 2024 at 4:54 PM
FILE - A marriage official offers a couple their rings during their wedding at the Empire State Building in New York, Feb. 14, 2007. (AP Photos/Bebeto Matthews, File)
November 22, 2024 at 4:43 PM

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.
November 22, 2024 at 4:43 PM
The residents of Roosevelt Island are looking out for one notable fowl living in the concrete jungle and named her Astoria.
November 21, 2024 at 7:37 PM

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.
November 21, 2024 at 7:37 PM
NYPD officers guard before the annual Macy's Thanksgiving parade on Nov. 28, 2019 in New York City.
November 21, 2024 at 2:51 AM

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.
November 21, 2024 at 2:51 AM
Police hunt suspect after tourist slashed in face in NYC knife attack
November 20, 2024 at 4:19 PM

New brush fire breaks out in Manhattan

Firefighters rushed to douse the flames after a brush fire erupted in upper Manhattan on Tuesday.
November 20, 2024 at 4:19 PM
VIDEO: New brush fire breaks out in Manhattan
November 20, 2024 at 3:32 AM

Suspect in Manhattan stabbing spree appears in court on murder charges

Ramon Rivera, 51, is accused of killing three people in an stabbing spree in Manhattan. He appeared in court for the first time on Tuesday. He confessed to the murders during questioning, police said.
November 20, 2024 at 3:32 AM
VIDEO: Suspect in Manhattan stabbing spree appears in court on murder charges
November 20, 2024 at 2:24 AM

Suspect in random stabbing spree appears in court on murder charges

A man made his first court appearance Tuesday after allegedly killing three people in an apparent unprovoked stabbing spree in Manhattan, authorities said.
November 20, 2024 at 2:24 AM
Ramon Rivera, a suspect arrested after multiple people were stabbed early Monday, is escorted out by NYPD officers at the NYPD 10th Precinct, Nov. 18, 2024, in New York.
November 19, 2024 at 4:43 PM

3 killed in random stabbing spree in Manhattan: Police

Ramon Rivera, an undomiciled man of 51 years old, was charged on Monday with three counts of murder in the first degree, according to the New York Police Department.
November 19, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Ramon Rivera, an undomiciled man of 51 years old, was charged on Monday with three counts of murder in the first degree, according to the New York Police Department.
November 19, 2024 at 3:22 PM

Man arrested after deadly stabbing spree in New York City

A man was taken into custody on Monday after allegedly killing three people in an apparently unprovoked stabbing spree in Manhattan, authorities said.
November 19, 2024 at 3:22 PM
VIDEO: Man arrested after deadly stabbing spree in New York City
November 19, 2024 at 11:46 AM

3 killed in random stabbing spree in Manhattan: Police

Three people were killed in an apparent stabbing spree in Manhattan on Monday morning, authorities said.
November 19, 2024 at 11:46 AM
New York Police investigate the scene of a stabbing, Nov. 18, 2024, in New York City.
November 19, 2024 at 10:48 AM

Arrest made in stabbing rampage that left 2 dead in Manhattan

A man has been arrested after allegedly killing two people and injuring a third in an apparent unprovoked stabbing spree in Manhattan, according to authorities.
November 19, 2024 at 10:48 AM
VIDEO: Arrest made in stabbing rampage that left 2 dead in Manhattan
November 19, 2024 at 2:58 AM

Drought warnings issued in New York, including NYC

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a drought watch for the state. Fifteen counties, including New York City, have been issued drought warnings. Residents have been urged to conserve water.
November 19, 2024 at 2:58 AM
VIDEO: Drought warnings issued in New York, including NYC
November 18, 2024 at 7:16 PM

2 killed, 1 critically hurt in NYC stabbing spree

The 51-year-old suspect -- who lives at the Bellevue Men's Shelter on East 30th Street -- allegedly provoked disputes with the victims, according to police.
November 18, 2024 at 7:16 PM
The 51-year-old suspect -- who lives at the Bellevue Men's Shelter on East 30th Street -- allegedly provoked disputes with the victims, according to police.
November 18, 2024 at 6:50 PM

Prosecutors in Daniel Penny trial to rest their case Monday

Prosecutors with the Manhattan District Attorney’s office are expected to rest their case Monday against Daniel Penny in the chokehold subway death of Jordan Neely.
November 18, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Jurors saw video of Daniel Penny, during an interview inside a police precinct, demonstrating the chokehold he performed on  a homeless man aboard a New York City subway car.
November 15, 2024 at 11:31 PM

Designer Telfar Clemens talks first-ever flagship store opening in NYC

Namesake designer Telfar Clemens talks about Telfar's flagship store opening Nov. 23 in New York City.
November 15, 2024 at 11:31 PM
VIDEO: Designer Telfar Clemons talks first-ever flagship store opening in NYC
November 15, 2024 at 4:28 PM

Lucali pizzeria owner helped connect kidney donor for lifesaving transplant

How a famous Brooklyn pizzeria owner used social media to help find a kidney donor for a lifesaving transplant.
November 15, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Theo Alano received a life-saving kidney transplant thanks to Lucali owner Mark Iacono who connected Rusty Rastello via Instagram.
November 15, 2024 at 1:28 AM

High-rise fire breaks out in New York City

Smoke could be seen pouring from the roof of a 44-story apartment building in Manhattan on Thursday. Firefighters brought it under control in less than an hour, and no injuries were reported. 
November 15, 2024 at 1:28 AM
High-rise fire breaks out in New York City
November 15, 2024 at 12:08 AM

New York City congestion pricing is returning with new reduced tolls

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reviving New York City’s congestion pricing with a new plan that lower the cost to vehicles traveling through Manhattan below 60th Street.
November 15, 2024 at 12:08 AM
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reviving New York City’s congestion pricing with a new plan that lower the cost to vehicles traveling through Manhattan below 60th Street.
November 14, 2024 at 7:35 PM

Congestion pricing plan opposed by Trump returns with new reduced tolls

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reviving New York City’s congestion pricing with a new plan that lowers the cost to vehicles traveling through Manhattan below 60th Street.
November 14, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Pedestrians cross Delancey Street as congested traffic from Brooklyn enters Manhattan over the Williamsburg Bridge, March 28, 2019, in New York.
November 14, 2024 at 5:24 PM

Massive brush fire erupts in NYC park

ABC News’ Phil Lipof reports on the rare brush fire in New York City, where firefighters are putting out hot spots.
November 14, 2024 at 5:24 PM
VIDEO: Massive brush fire erupts in NYC park
November 14, 2024 at 2:59 AM

Detective faces hate crime charges in New York

A Rockville Centre Police Department detective was arrested for allegedly harassing and intentionally damaging a man’s vehicle because the man was Black.
November 14, 2024 at 2:59 AM
Courtroom pool photo of John Murphy, 40, of Manorville, who is a Rockville Centre Police Department detective, was charged with two counts of Criminal Mischief 4th Degree as a Hate Crime.
November 13, 2024 at 10:41 PM

Long Island detective faces hate crime charges

The detective allegedly made a racial slur while damaging a man's vehicle.
November 13, 2024 at 10:41 PM
The detective allegedly made a racial slur while damaging a man's vehicle.
November 13, 2024 at 9:54 PM

Alleged victims of sexual abuse while incarcerated hold rally in New York

Formerly incarcerated people who say they were sexually assaulted while in New York jails and prisons held a rally for justice on Wednesday in Manhattan.
November 13, 2024 at 9:54 PM
Tasha Beasley claims that she was sexually abused multiple times while serving her sentence in Rikers Island in the Bronx.
November 13, 2024 at 9:12 PM

Firefighter accused of intentionally setting brush fire, charged with arson

Jonathan Quiles, 20, a volunteer firefighter with the Medford Fire Department in Suffolk County, was arrested on Tuesday, police said.
November 13, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Jonathan Quiles appears in court in Central Islip, New York, Nov. 13, 2024.
November 12, 2024 at 1:15 AM

Home explosion in Western New York is under investigation: Authorities

Surveillance footage captured the explosion. The house was completely destroyed, and three people inside were injured. Authorities say an investigation is underway.  
November 12, 2024 at 1:15 AM
Home explosion in Western New York is under investigation: Authorities
November 11, 2024 at 7:04 AM

Droughts fuel wildfires outside NYC 

An 18-year-old New York parks employee died battling a blaze at the New Jersey border as wildfires created a haze over parts of the region. 
November 11, 2024 at 7:04 AM
VIDEO: Droughts fuel wildfires outside NYC 
November 10, 2024 at 10:15 PM

Firefighters continue battling blaze that left 18-year-old dead

Wildfires brought on by extreme dry conditions have left parts of the East Coast in a dangerous haze this weekend.
November 10, 2024 at 10:15 PM
In a screen grab from a video, a helicopter fights a wildfire in New Jersey, with the New York City skyline in the background, on Nov. 8, 2024.
1 month ago

SUV explosion damages homes in NYC neighborhood

The vehicle's owner is a plumber who said he had pressurized cylinders in it, and one may have leaked. Surrounding homes and cars suffered severe damage in Friday's incident, but no one was injured.
1 month ago
VIDEO: SUV explosion damages homes in NYC neighborhood
1 month ago

Highway worker dodges truck on New York interstate

A highway worker is lucky to be alive after a crash on Interstate 81 in New York state.
1 month ago
Highway worker dodges truck on New York interstate
1 month ago

1 person critically injured after bus overturns on upstate New York highway

A bus with more than two dozen passengers aboard rolled over on a highway in upstate New York on Thursday morning, critically injuring one person and sending others to hospitals, police said.
1 month ago
VIDEO: 1 person critically injured after bus overturns on upstate New York highway
1 month ago

What NYC Marathon’s final finishers have to say

ABC News’ Danny New spoke to some of the last runners to reach the finish line.
1 month ago
ABC News’ Danny New spoke to some of the last runners to reach the finish line.
1 month ago

Opening statements begin in chokehold death of NYC homeless man

The trial is underway for Marine veteran Daniel Penny who is accused in the chokehold death of a man on the subway.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Opening statements begin in chokehold death of NYC homeless man
1 month ago

NYC mayor to stand trial in April 2025 on federal corruption charges

New York City Mayor Eric Adams will stand trial on federal corruption charges starting on April 21, 2025, a judge said Friday.
1 month ago
New York City Mayor Eric Adams arrives at United States court, on the day of a hearing in his case of being charged with bribery and illegally soliciting a campaign contribution from a foreign national, in New York, Nov. 1, 2024.
1 month ago

Getting race-ready for the New York City Marathon

With more than 50,000 runners taking part in the marathon, "GMA" shares inspiring stories from participants who once thought they’d never make it to the race.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Getting race-ready for the New York City Marathon