Owl found in Rockefeller Christmas tree has been set free

The Ravensbeard Wildlife Center took in the owl, named Rockefeller, and treated her for dehydration after she hadn't had food or water in 3 days.

Thanksgiving could make or break US COVID-19 response

Governors and mayors are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing restrictions on small indoor gatherings that have been blamed for accelerating the spread of the coronavirus.

NYC schools go all-remote; Cuomo warns of 'astronomical' positive test rates in state

All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.

Arrest made in Manhattan attack on actor Rick Moranis

Police have made an arrest in the random attack on actor Rick Moranis on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree goes up

A 75-foot Norway spruce arrived Saturday at New York City's Rockefeller Center to serve as one of the world's most famous Christmas trees.

NYC to join Seattle, Portland in suit over federal funding

New York City will join Seattle and Portland, Oregon, in filing a lawsuit over President Donald’s Trump’s threatened withdrawal of federal funds from cities that permit “anarchy,” city officials said Thursday.

Epstein's ex-girlfriend combative, defensive in new transcripts

Transcripts released Thursday show financier Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend was combative and defensive under tough questioning.

Trump must turn over taxes to prosecutor, appeals court says

A federal appeals court says President Donald Trump's accountant must turn over his tax records to a New York state prosecutor.

NYC mayor warns of bleak days ahead with coronavirus outbreak

The New York City mayor warned that there are dark days ahead as a new outbreak of the coronavirus affects the city.

Man, 80, shoved to ground during mask confrontation at bar dies

A New York man who authorities say confronted another patron at a bar for not wearing a mask and was shoved to the ground has died.

Eric Trump talks with NY investigators via video

President Donald Trump’s son Eric is scheduled to speak via video on Monday with New York state investigators probing his family’s business practices, according to court papers filed Friday.

Rick Moranis punched in head in random UWS attack

Actor Rick Moranis was reportedly the victim of a random attack on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square will be virtual in 2020

The organizers of the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square say this year the event will be "virtually enhanced" due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Judge rules Eric Trump must testify in NY probe into family’s businesses before election

A judge ruled Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump must testify in a New York investigation into the family’s businesses before the November election.

DA seeks Trump's taxes due to 'mountain' of allegations

District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. again declined in a court filing Monday to reveal why the president is under investigation. But they cited multiple news reports in which Trump has been accused of overstating the value of his assets when dealing with potential business partners and lenders while minimizing the value of those same assets for tax purposes.

Woman arrested near Canada border after allegedly sending ricin to White House

An arrest was made in the investigation into an envelope addressed to the White House that was intercepted Saturday and deemed “suspicious,” the FBI said in a statement on Sunday.