J&J to pay $230M to settle claims it helped fuel opioid crisis

As part of the deal, the drugmaker also agreed to end the manufacturing and distribution of opioids across New York and the rest of the nation.

George Floyd statues vandalized in Brooklyn, Newark

Officials say someone defaced the 6-foot sculpture located at Flatbush Junction with spray paint.

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.

Girl stuck in dressing room pulled through wall to safety

First responders in Port Jefferson, Long Island rescued a girl stuck inside a dressing room by pulling her through the wall.

New York woman sentenced for teaching about making and using explosives

Prosecutors said the New York woman and a co-conspirator researched old terrorist attacks and then taught each other the chemistry and engineering skills needed to build and set off explosives.

Bills WR Cole Beasley would rather retire than follow NFL COVID-19 rules

Buffalo Bills receiver Cole Beasley does not plan to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and insists he will not follow rules jointly adopted by the NFL and NFLPA requiring unvaccinated players to stay clear of people.

SHOCKING VIDEO:  Man shot in front of children in the Bronx

A disturbing video released by the NYPD shows a man being shot multiple times as a girl attempts to shield a young child on the ground next to the victim.

VIDEO:  Man escapes assassination attempt in Brooklyn

Men in two vehicles attempted to carry out what appears to be a coordinated assassination attempt on the streets of Brooklyn.

Nearly 2K military guns stolen, some used for violent crimes

An Associated Press investigation has found that at least 1,900 U.S. military firearms were lost or stolen over the last decade.

Teen mows veterans’ lawns to honor late grandfather: ‘He taught me’

Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.

Mother throws newborn, toddler out of window in Brooklyn before jumping

Authorities say a 4-week old girl was left with critical injuries, while the infant's mother and the 2-year-old are in stable condition.

Cuomo: NY's 7-day COVID positivity rate lowest in U.S.

New York's 7-day positivity rate has been on the decline for over two months straight, while its vaccination rate now stands at 69.5%.

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.

Actress Lisa Banes in critical condition after NYC hit-and-run: TMZ

According to TMZ, Banes was attempting to cross Amsterdam Avenue at West 64th street when a person riding a scooter struck her, knocking her to the ground.

Rare coin, stamps could sell for combined $37 million at auction

A rare Double Eagle coin, a sole-surviving British Guiana stamp and a sheet of U.S. stamps with a printing error could sell for a combined $37 million.