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January 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Long Island farm kills 100,000 ducks amid bird flu outbreak

Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, New York, said it was forced to cease operations and euthanize its entire flock of ducks.
January 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, New York, said it was forced to cease operations and euthanize its entire flock of ducks.
January 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Farm forced to euthanize more than 100,000 ducks after bird flu detected

A farm in Long Island, New York, is being forced to euthanize its flock of more than 100,000 ducks after health officials detected cases of bird flu.
January 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
In this undated stock photo, ducks are seen standing in a farm.
January 23, 2025 at 8:06 AM

New York man arrested for injecting fake Botox

A suspect is currently in custody, facing allegations of procuring counterfeit Botox from China and administering it to patients without possessing the necessary medical license.
January 23, 2025 at 8:06 AM
VIDEO: New York man arrested for injecting fake Botox
January 23, 2025 at 1:18 AM

New York Rangers rescue Moose in the ice

Last week, New York conservation officials successfully rescued an adult moose from a very precarious situation.
January 23, 2025 at 1:18 AM
VIDEO: New York Rangers rescue Moose in the ice
January 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM

New York governor introduces cellphone ban proposal

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday a proposal to ban smartphones from hallways, classrooms and during lunchtime.
January 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers the 2025 State of the State Address, Jan. 14, 2025, in Albany, N.Y.
January 22, 2025 at 1:50 AM

New York schools may implement cellphone ban

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday a proposal to ban smartphones from hallways, classrooms and during lunchtime.
January 22, 2025 at 1:50 AM
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday a proposal to ban smartphones from hallways, classrooms and during lunchtime.
January 21, 2025 at 10:23 PM

Governor asks Trump to 'reexamine' nation's first congestion pricing plan

The plan, which launched on Jan. 5, newly charges passenger vehicles $9 to access Manhattan below 60th Street during peak hours.
January 21, 2025 at 10:23 PM
A congestion pricing toll as seen near the Lincoln Tunnel in New York City, Jan. 13, 2025.
January 19, 2025 at 3:22 AM

Arrest made in beating death of pioneering Black rocker

Police in New York City have arrested a man in connection with the beating death of a pioneering rock musician in the Bronx
January 19, 2025 at 3:22 AM
January 18, 2025 at 3:29 AM

Rapper Busta Rhymes accused of punching man in the face in New York

Rapper Busta Rhymes has been charged with assault in New York City after being accused of repeatedly punching another man in the face, according to police
January 18, 2025 at 3:29 AM
FILE - Busta Rhymes performs during the 39th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, in Cleveland. Oct. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
January 18, 2025 at 3:21 AM

First responders save moose that fell through lake ice in New York

A team of forest rangers in New York state have rescued a moose who became trapped in an icy lake
January 18, 2025 at 3:21 AM
In this photo handout provided by New York State's Department of Environmental Conservation, a rescued moose emerges from icy waters with the aid of forest rangers and police officers on Lake Abanakee in Indian Lake, Hamilton County, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (New York State's Department of Environmental Conservation photo via AP)
January 18, 2025 at 1:42 AM

NYC bus hangs off overpass after crash into guardrail

The bus went partially over the edge in the Bronx early Friday. It didn't have any passengers, and no one was injured. A union official said the driver lost control while moving around a parked car. 
January 18, 2025 at 1:42 AM
NYC bus hangs off overpass after crash into guardrail
January 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM

NYC Mayor Eric Adams meeting with Trump on Friday, his office says

The meeting will be the latest correspondence between the incoming Trump administration and Mayor Eric Adams, who last month met with incoming border czar Tom Homan.
January 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The meeting will be the latest correspondence between the incoming Trump administration and Mayor Eric Adams, who last month met with incoming border czar Tom Homan.
January 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM

New York City mayor to meet with Trump

New York City mayor Eric Adams plans to meet with President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on Friday
January 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM
FILE - New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a press conference at City Hall following a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump's incoming "border czar" Tom Homan, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)
January 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM

More cops put on NYC subways after horrific crimes

New York City Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that she is deploying more police officers to the New York City subway system.
January 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Police officers patrol the F train platform at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue Station, Dec. 26, 2024, in New York.
January 16, 2025 at 7:23 PM

Amid rising 'anxiety' over crime, governor deploys more cops to NYC subway system

New York City Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that she is deploying more police officers to the New York City subway system.
January 16, 2025 at 7:23 PM
New York City Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that she is deploying more police officers to the New York City subway system.
January 16, 2025 at 2:57 AM

Federal judge denies Alexander brothers bail in sex trafficking case

More than 40 women claim they were drugged and sexually assaulted by Miami and New York real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander, along with their brother Alon. The defense denies the allegations.
January 16, 2025 at 2:57 AM
VIDEO: Federal judge denies Alexander brothers bail in sex trafficking case
January 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM

Ex-NYC mayor still on the hook for $475K fine over misused public funds, judge rules

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio must pay a $475,000 fine levied against him for misusing public funds during his failed White House bid, a judge ruled this week
January 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
FILE - New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks at the opening of New York's Wollman Rink in Central Park, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Brittainy Newman, File)
January 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM

Son of man who was beaten and died in New York prison sues guards, officials

The son of an inmate who died after a prolonged beating by New York prison guards has filed a federal lawsuit
January 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
FILE - This image provided by the New York State Attorney General office shows body camera footage of correction officers beating a handcuffed man, Robert Brooks, 43, at the Marcy Correctional Facility in Oneida County, N.Y., on Dec. 9, 2024. (New York State Attorney General office via AP, File)
January 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM

NYC's new congestion pricing program is working, MTA says

Preliminary data from the first week of New York City's highly debated congestion pricing program shows the country's first plan of its kind is working, officials said.
January 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Cars drive by a congestion pricing toll near Columbus Circle in New York City, Jan. 2025.
January 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM

NYC's new congestion pricing program is ‘working’ with less traffic, MTA says

Mayor Eric Adams called congestion pricing a "major change" for New Yorkers and said the city will be analyzing the data to see what we "need to do better."
January 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Mayor Eric Adams called congestion pricing a "major change" for New Yorkers and said the city will be analyzing the data to see what we "need to do better."
January 13, 2025 at 6:37 PM

14-year-old killed in 'unprovoked stabbing,' suspect arrested

A man has been charged in the fatal stabbing on Friday of a 14-year-old in the Bronx that police described as a "random and unprovoked attack."
January 13, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Suspect Waldo Mejia was arrested for the murder of 14-year-old Caleb Rijos in New York City, Jan. 11, 2025.
January 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM

Inside the Animal Care Centers of NYC

See how working with animals can be a great hobby and how to get involved, no matter your age.
January 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
VIDEO: Inside the Animal Care Centers of NYC
January 8, 2025 at 2:34 AM

DA to seek 'most severe punishment' in subway torching death of woman

The man charged with burning a woman to death on a New York City subway train pleaded not guilty Tuesday to murder and arson charges.
January 8, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Sebastian Zapeta, center, accused of burning a woman to death inside a New York City subway train, appears in Kings County Supreme Court for an arraignment, Jan. 7, 2025, in New York.
January 7, 2025 at 10:51 PM

Suspect in NYC subway burning death pleads not guilty

The suspect, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, who police said is an undocumented migrant from Guatemala, set a woman on fire as she slept on a New York City subway train last month.
January 7, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The suspect, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, who police said is an undocumented migrant from Guatemala, set a woman on fire as she slept on a New York City subway train last month.
January 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM

FBI uncovers 'additional criminal conduct' by NYC Mayor Eric Adams: Prosecutors

The FBI has uncovered “additional criminal conduct” by New York City Mayor Eric Adams, federal prosecutors said in a new court filing Tuesday.
January 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is interviewed on Dec. 18, 2024, in New York.
January 7, 2025 at 3:41 AM

NYC drivers face 1st workday commute with new tolls

The congestion pricing toll for drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street began Monday, with Gov. Kathy Hochul pledging to closely analyze pricing data and adjust the program if necessary.
January 7, 2025 at 3:41 AM
VIDEO: NYC drivers face 1st workday commute with new tolls
January 6, 2025 at 11:19 PM

NYC increasing police presence on subways

The NYPD commissioner said they need to address the perception of public safety.
January 6, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The NYPD commissioner said they need to address the perception of public safety.
January 6, 2025 at 10:56 PM

NYC says subway crime down as congestion pricing begins

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said she has ordered more officers to patrol the subway trains and platforms following the "terrifying acts of random violence."
January 6, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Guardian Angels members William Ames, 15, and Jeffrey Moran, 44, walk past NYPD officers on a subway platform as members of the volunteer street crime-fighting group Guardian Angels resume patrols after a number of recent high-profile attacks on subway passengers in New York, Jan. 3, 2025.
January 6, 2025 at 10:51 PM

New York City mom sets out to improve life for her son with autism

One woman set out to improve the quality of life for her autistic son, but ended up doing so for hundreds with her organization SNACK*.
January 6, 2025 at 10:51 PM
VIDEO: New York City mom sets out to improve life for her son with autism
January 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM

NYC begins rush hour congestion prices in Manhattan

Most vehicles entering Manhattan’s busiest areas will have to pay a toll starting Monday morning, with the goal of cutting down on traffic and raising money for mass transit.
January 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
VIDEO: NYC begins rush hour congestion prices in Manhattan
January 6, 2025 at 11:41 AM

Congestion pricing starts in New York City

Drivers in New York City are paying more as the highly debated congestion pricing plan began Sunday.
January 6, 2025 at 11:41 AM
VIDEO: Congestion pricing starts in New York City
January 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM

Congestion pricing goes into effect in NYC

Starting on Sunday, New York City became the first major city in the U.S. to have drivers pay extra if they go into the busiest area in the city.
January 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
VIDEO: Congestion pricing goes into effect in NYC
January 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM

On-duty postal worker killed after 'verbal dispute' in deli: NYPD

36-year-old Ray Hodges was stabbed and killed in a Harlem deli and later pronounced dead, police said.
January 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
In this screen grab from a video, law enforcement offices stand in the doorway of a deli where an USPS worker was stabbed, on Jan. 2, 2024, in New York.
January 2, 2025 at 7:22 PM

Mother used as a human shield in 'brazen and heartless" shooting: NYPD

A 40-year-old mother was one of six people shot in a New York City convenience store when she was used as a shield by a suspected target, authorities said.
January 2, 2025 at 7:22 PM
New York Police Department investigators search for evidence outside a convenience store in the Bronx, New York, Dec. 30, 2024, where authorities said a mother was wounded while being used as a human shield by an intended target of the shooting.
January 2, 2025 at 12:55 PM

10 injured in shooting outside Queens music venue, suspects at large, NYPD says

The male suspects fled on foot and drove away in a sedan with out of state plates, police said. Authorities are investigating whether the shooting was gang related.
January 2, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The male suspects fled on foot and drove away in a sedan with out of state plates, police said. Authorities are investigating whether the shooting was gang related.
January 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM

10 injured in shooting outside Queens music venue, suspects at large, NYPD says

Ten people were shot after several men opened fire at a group of people waiting outside of a music venue in Queens, New York, the NYPD said.
January 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Members of the New York Police Department discuss a shooting in Queens, New York, at a press conference on Jan. 2, 2025.
January 2, 2025 at 9:16 AM

NYC authorities investigate series of subway attacks

A suspect was charged with attempted murder for allegedly pushing a man into the path of an incoming train on Tuesday, and two men were stabbed in separate attacks on Wednesday, officials said.
January 2, 2025 at 9:16 AM
VIDEO: NYC authorities investigate series of subway attacks
January 1, 2025 at 3:43 AM

Over 1 million Times Square revelers prepare to ring in new year amid tight security

NYPD officials said there are no specific threats, but they remain on high alert. The subway showed a strong police presence after a man was pushed onto the tracks on Tuesday.
January 1, 2025 at 3:43 AM
VIDEO: Over 1 million Times Square revelers prepare to ring in new year amid tight security
December 31, 2024 at 11:49 PM

Man in critical condition after being pushed onto New York City subway tracks: Police

A man was left in critical but stable condition after he was pushed onto the subway tracks at the 18th Street Station in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood.
December 31, 2024 at 11:49 PM
In this screen grab from a video posted to social media, first responders rescue the person shoved onto the subway tracks, on Dec. 31, 2024, in New York.
December 31, 2024 at 11:49 PM

Man in critical condition after being pushed onto New York City subway tracks: Police

The suspect fled the scene but was later caught, police said.
December 31, 2024 at 11:49 PM
The suspect fled the scene but was later caught, police said.
December 31, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Victim burned to death in horrific subway attack identified

A woman who died after being set on fire on a New York City subway train this month was identified, according to police.
December 31, 2024 at 10:05 PM
A woman was pronounced dead after apparently being set on fire aboard the F train at the Coney Island/Stillwell Avenue train station, Dec. 22, 2024, in New York.
December 31, 2024 at 6:36 PM

Woman set on fire on New York City subway ID'd by police

The woman was identified as 61-year-old Debrina Kawam of Toms River, New Jersey, according to the New York Police Department.
December 31, 2024 at 6:36 PM
The woman was identified as 61-year-old Debrina Kawam of Toms River, New Jersey, according to the New York Police Department.
December 31, 2024 at 6:17 PM

Mother used as human shield by target of shooting: Police

A mother and her 12-year-old daughter were inside a Bronx convenience store when the intended targets entered the store, police said.
December 31, 2024 at 6:17 PM
A mother and her 12-year-old daughter were inside a Bronx convenience store when the intended targets entered the store, police said.
December 31, 2024 at 6:08 PM

Security high ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky reports on how authorities across the country are working to keep celebrations safe.
December 31, 2024 at 6:08 PM
VIDEO: Security high ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations
December 31, 2024 at 4:53 PM

Man accused of fatally burning woman on subway is indicted

The Brooklyn district attorney said he's confident in the first-degree murder case against a man accused of setting a woman on fire as she slept on the subway.
December 31, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Sebastian Zapeta, accused of setting a woman on fire inside a New York City subway train, appears in court, Dec. 24, 2024, in New York.
December 31, 2024 at 3:37 PM

What to expect at 'Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve' 2024 with Ryan Seacrest

As thousands gather in Times Square for the famous ball drop, Seacrest will be joined by co-host Rita Ora as they welcome 2025 with performances from the Jonas Brothers, Carrie Underwood and more.
December 31, 2024 at 3:37 PM
VIDEO: What to expect at 'Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve' 2024 with Ryan Seacrest
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Major New York drone show cancelled

Holiday drone shows have been rising in popularity but some are being cancelled after a mishap in Florida that left a 7-year-old boy badly hurt.
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VIDEO: Major New York drone show cancelled
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Bodycam footage released of fatal assault on inmate

An investigation is underway for the death of an inmate following a beating by correction officers at a New York prison.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Bodycam footage released of fatal assault on inmate
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New video shows disturbing beating of an inmate in New York

Recently released bodycam footage appears to show New York corrections beating a handcuffed inmate who was pronounced dead the following morning.
1 month ago
VIDEO: New video shows disturbing beating of an inmate in New York
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Flames shoot from booth in New York City Park

A fire broke out at the Bryant Park holiday market due to an overheated fryer, causing smoke and flames to rise into the sky. Officials confirmed that the fire was accidental and related to cooking.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Flames shoot from booth in New York City Park