All Broadway theaters to require vaccinations, masks through October
In response to the surging delta variant of the coronavirus, all Broadway theaters in New York City will now require proof of COVID vaccination to attend a show. Masks must also be worn, announced the Broadway League.
Feds sell Wu-Tang Clan album forfeited by 'pharma bro' Martin Shkreli
The federal government has sold the sole copy of the Wu-Tang Clan album “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin” which was forfeited by Martin Shkreli.
All NYC workers—including cops, firefighters, teachers—must be vaccinated or tested weekly, mayor says
With the delta variant of the coronavirus pushing the case number up, Mayor Bill de Blasio said it was time to take further steps to enhance the COVID safety protocol.
NY man trying to kill skunk is fatally shot with arrow
A New York man was fatally shot with a crossbow arrow as he and another man were trying to kill a skunk.
BRUTAL BEATING: 61-year-old woman attacked with cooking pot; walker stolen
Police in New York are looking for a group of four lowlifes who attacked and robbed a woman with disabilities.
Elderly man found killed with 'I touch little girls' written on his chest
Police in New York are investigating the murder of an elderly man found dead inside a Staten Island duplex with a disturbing message scrawled on his chest.
VIDEO: Suspect in custody after attempted kidnapping of 5-year-old in Queens
Police were on the hunt for two suspects who attempted to kidnap a child from his mother on a Queens street.
Dozens of Ghislaine Maxwell files unsealed by federal court in sex trafficking case
A federal court unsealed dozens of documents in the sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell on Thursday.
Biden hosts San Jose, New York, D.C. mayors to discuss reducing crime
The president talked through the work federal law enforcement is doing to stop the flow of illegal guns, including new strike forces in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington to help take down illegal gun traffickers and a new “zero tolerance” policy for dealers who sell guns illegally.
Teen saves neighbor’s life after house catches fire from lightning strike
After a neighbor’s house caught fire from a lightning strike on July 6, 16-year-old Isabella Marlin jumped into action.
Trump Organization, CFO indicted on tax charges
After a far-reaching investigation spanning more than two years, a grand jury in New York indicted the Trump Organization and its longtime chief financial officer over tax and financial dealings. Donald Trump was not charged in the case.
Trump Organization CFO surrenders ahead of expected charges
Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg surrendered to authorities early Thursday ahead of expected charges against him and former President Donald Trump's company, according to multiple news outlets.
Trump Organization CFO expected in court after indictment
New York prosecutors are expected to announce the first criminal indictment in a two-year investigation into Donald Trump’s business practices, accusing his namesake company and its longtime finance chief of tax crimes related to fringe benefits for employees.
Cuomo signs Gender Recognition Act, NY adds 'X' gender mark on government IDs
New Yorkers will be able to designate their sex as “female,” “male” or “X” on a driver’s license and birth certificate under a law that Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he signed Thursday.
Rudy Giuliani's New York law license suspended
An appellate court in New York has suspended Rudy Giuliani's license to practice law for making "demonstrably false" statements about the 2020 presidential election on behalf of Donald Trump, his client.
Darnella Frazier, teen who filmed George Floyd killing, awarded Pulitzer citation
The Pulitzer Prizes gave a special citation to Darnella Frazier whose video showing former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd’s neck played an integral role during his murder trial and sent shockwaves through social media.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks show to return, full-scale
A full-scale fireworks show by Macy's will return this year to celebrate the nation's independence and the rebirth of New York City.
NYC schools to be in-person only in September, de Blasio says
"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
NY attorney general: Trump Organization probe is now criminal
The New York attorney general’s office says that it is conducting a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business empire, expanding what had previously been a civil probe.
Bill Gates left Microsoft board amid investigation into affair, according to report
Board members at Microsoft Corp. made a decision in 2020 that it wasn't appropriate for its co-founder Bill Gates to continue sitting on its board as they investigated the billionaire’s prior romantic relationship with a female Microsoft employee.