Mamdani appointee resigns over past statements, apologizes
Just one day after Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Catherine Almonte Da Costa as Director of Appointments in his new administration, she resigned.
3 juveniles stabbed in separate incidents in Brooklyn and Queens, police say
A 12-year-old was stabbed at a Brooklyn playground, and a 13-year-old and 15-year-old were stabbed in Queens on Thursday afternoon.
Suspect pleads not guilty in killing of mother, child found near Gilgo Beach
The suspect in the 1997 murder of a woman and her daughter whose bodies were found near Gilgo Beach appeared before a judge in Mineola on Thursday morning.
N.J. Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill reveals inauguration plans
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Pope Leo taps Bishop Ronald Hicks to succeed Cardinal Dolan
Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, Illinois, to succeed retiring Timothy Cardinal Dolan as archbishop of New York.
Gov. Hochul reaches agreement on Medical Aid in Dying bill
The measure would give terminally ill adults who have less than six months to live an option to have a doctor prescribe them a lethal medication mixture.
Zohran Mamdani announces two senior members of his administration
Mamdani announced Jahmila Edwards as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Catherine Almonte Da Costa as Director of Appointments.
Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock sentenced to 30 years in prison
Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock, whose real name is Kevin Perez, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday.
NYC battling sudden, unexpected deaths with free genetic testing for at-risk people
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
Shots fired near JFK airport prompts investigation that snarls traffic for hours
Shots fired near John F. Kennedy International Airport caused traffic delays Tuesday morning.
Long Island Rail Road service into Penn Station disrupted due to broken rail
Fortunately, the rail was fixed just before 8 a.m., leading to service getting back on track.
Luigi Mangione returns to court for day 8 of pretrial evidence hearing
Luigi Mangione was back in court Tuesday for day eight of pre-trial hearings related to evidence in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson a year ago in New York City.
N.J. Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill taps Jennifer Davenport as next attorney general
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
R&B singer Trey Songz arrested in NYC after nightclub altercation
R&B musician Trey Songz was arrested in New York City over the weekend after an incident at the Dramma nightclub near Times Square.
N.Y. illegally gave foreigners commercial driving licenses, Duffy says
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy is threatening to pull millions of dollars in federal funding to New York.