New grand jury seated as Trump criminal probe continues

New York prosecutors conducting a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump's business dealings have convened a new grand jury to hear evidence as the previous panel's term was set to run out.

Jury selection begins in federal sex trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell

The weekslong process of selecting a jury for the federal sex trafficking trial of financier Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend, a British socialite, began Thursday.

Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo charged with misdemeanor sex crime

A misdemeanor complaint charging former Gov. Andrew Cuomo with a sex crime has been filed in Albany, a court spokesperson says.

Robert Durst charged in NY with 1982 murder of wife Kathie Durst

Millionaire real estate scion Robert Durst has been charged in suburban New York City with the death of his former wife, Kathie Durst, who vanished in 1982, authorities confirmed Friday.

All New York City employees will be required to get COVID vaccine

All city workers, excluding uniformed correction officers, will be required to have at least one dose by 5 p.m. on Oct. 29.

Eric Smith, 41, granted parole after killing 4-year-old when he was 13

Eric M. Smith, now 41, appeared for the 11th time before the Board of Parole on October 5 and was granted release as early as Nov. 17

Columbus Day Parade marks first large-scale spectacle in NYC since pandemic

The Columbus Day Parade was back on in New York City for the 77th year after it was canceled last year due to COVID. More than 100 different groups marched up Fifth Avenue from the 40s to the 70s in Manhattan.

NJ nurse dies after being knocked to the ground by robber in Times Square

A memorial mass will be held Monday for Maria Ambrocio. The 58-year-old oncology nurse died after she was shoved to the ground by a mugger on Friday.

Passenger not charged after flight makes emergency landing at LaGuardia Airport

An airline passenger whose behavior aboard a flight Saturday prompted an emergency landing and evacuation at LaGuardia Airport was released with no charges filed.

George Floyd statue vandalized in Union Square

The NYPD was searching for the man who vandalized a newly-unveiled statue of George Floyd in Union Square.

Gabby Petito: National Parks post calls for tips on missing 22-year-old

Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks posted on Instagram that their rangers are working with law enforcement officials to investigate the disappearance of Gabby Petito.

Prosecutors play R. Kelly tapes for jury

Prosecutors at the sex trafficking trial of R. Kelly have played video and audio recordings for the jury they say back up allegations he abused women and girls.