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.

Prosecutors drop Capitol riot charges against NY man

Federal prosecutors have dropped the criminal case against a Rockland County, N.Y., man who was accused of participating in the U.S. Capitol riot. This appears to be the first such move by the Justice Department in its sprawling Jan. 6 prosecution.

Hunt for Queens man who raped 3 teen girls, cops say

The NYPD is on the hunt for a man from Queens who they say raped three 13-year-old girls on separate occasions.

Grand jury convenes in Trump organization criminal probe to review evidence

A grand jury overseeing the criminal probe into former President Donald Trump and his organization has convened, allowing for the panel to consider the evidence brought forth during the trial and possibly settling on an indictment.

FBI: Interstate burglary crew targeted Asian homeowners

A coordinated interstate burglary crew targeted people of Asian descent in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, stealing cash, jewelry, and even guns, federal authorities said.

NYC schools to be in-person only in September, de Blasio says

"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.

NY offering unvaccinated chance to win $5 million in exchange for COVID shot

In an effort to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the state is offering scratch-off lottery tickets and a chance to win $5 million.

NY attorney general: Trump Organization probe is now criminal

The New York attorney general’s office says that it is conducting a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business empire, expanding what had previously been a civil probe.

Gov. Cuomo set to earn $5 million from pandemic leadership book

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was paid a $3.1 million advance to write his COVID-19 leadership book, "American Crisis," last year as the pandemic gripped the world. He will earn another $2 million over the next two years.

6 county executives ask Cuomo to follow CDC rules on masks

Six of New York’s county executives are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to update the state’s COVID-19 protocols in accord with new federal guidelines that ease rules for fully vaccinated people.