Troubled Manhattan jail where Jeffrey Epstein killed himself to be closed
The U.S. government says it is shutting down an embattled federal jail in New York City after a slew of problems that came to light following Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide there two years ago.
The U.S. government says it is shutting down an embattled federal jail in New York City after a slew of problems that came to light following Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide there two years ago.
Gov. Hochul adds 12,000 more COVID-related deaths to state count
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledged on her first day in office that the state has had nearly 12,000 more deaths from COVID-19 than Cuomo told the public.
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledged on her first day in office that the state has had nearly 12,000 more deaths from COVID-19 than Cuomo told the public.
R. Kelly made victims write fake blackmail letters, witness says
R&B hitmaker R. Kelly's forced his girlfriends to write fake blackmail letters that he could use to defend himself in case he got charged with sexually abusing them, one of his accusers testified on Wednesday at his New York City trial.
R&B hitmaker R. Kelly's forced his girlfriends to write fake blackmail letters that he could use to defend himself in case he got charged with sexually abusing them, one of his accusers testified on Wednesday at his New York City trial.
NYC teachers, staff required to get COVID vaccine with no opt-out option
All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
Henri lingers over US Northeast, bringing more rain and flood risk
Tropical Depression Henri was lingering over the U.S. Northeast on Monday, bringing more rain and the threat of flooding to some areas.
Tropical Depression Henri was lingering over the U.S. Northeast on Monday, bringing more rain and the threat of flooding to some areas.
R. Kelly sex trafficking trial: What to know and expect
What do you need to know about the R. Kelly sex trafficking trial? As the New York federal trial unfolds over the next month or so, expect to hear from multiple accusers who say the R&B superstar physically, sexually and psychologically dominated them.
What do you need to know about the R. Kelly sex trafficking trial? As the New York federal trial unfolds over the next month or so, expect to hear from multiple accusers who say the R&B superstar physically, sexually and psychologically dominated them.
Deadly lightning strike: Boy, 13, killed, 6 others injured at Orchard Beach
A 13-year-old boy who was struck by lightning at Orchard Beach has died. Five other people remained hospitalized.
A 13-year-old boy who was struck by lightning at Orchard Beach has died. Five other people remained hospitalized.
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul: Becoming governor 'not expected' but 'I am prepared'
Kathy Hochul, New York's future governor, briefly spoke in public and answered some questions from reporters. She vowed to change the work culture in the Executive Branch.
Kathy Hochul, New York's future governor, briefly spoke in public and answered some questions from reporters. She vowed to change the work culture in the Executive Branch.
Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre sues Prince Andrew, saying he sexually abused her when she was 17
One of Jeffrey Epstein's longtime accusers has sued Prince Andrew, saying he sexually assaulted her when she was 17.
One of Jeffrey Epstein's longtime accusers has sued Prince Andrew, saying he sexually assaulted her when she was 17.
Cuomo's top aide Melissa DeRosa resigns following sex probe findings
Melissa DeRosa, a fixture next to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for months during his coronavirus news conferences, has resigned on the heels of a report that found Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women.
Melissa DeRosa, a fixture next to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for months during his coronavirus news conferences, has resigned on the heels of a report that found Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women.
Spirit Airlines cancels hundreds of flights, again
If you’re taking a flight on Spirit Airlines, you may want to double-check its status. The carrier has been canceling hundreds of flights each day for almost a week and Thursday was no different.
If you’re taking a flight on Spirit Airlines, you may want to double-check its status. The carrier has been canceling hundreds of flights each day for almost a week and Thursday was no different.
NYC to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, entertainment, fitness
New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.
New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.
Investigators find NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed women
An investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo found that he sexually harassed several current and former state employees, many of whom were young women, announced NY Attorney General Letitia James.
An investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo found that he sexually harassed several current and former state employees, many of whom were young women, announced NY Attorney General Letitia James.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Police were on the hunt for two suspects who attempted to kidnap a child from his mother on a Queens street.