Bomb threat forces passenger plane from Russia to evacuate at JFK

A plane at New York City's JFK Airport was evacuated Sunday following a bomb threat, according to the the Port Authority Police Department. 

2 U.S. Marshals injured during deadly shootout with fugitive

A fugitive was killed and two U.S. Marshals injured during a shootout with the suspect early Friday in the Wakefield section of the Bronx, said police.

NYC to reopen schools, even as virus spread intensifies

New York City will reopen its school system to in-person learning, and increase the number of days a week many children attend class, even as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies.

NYPD cops who survived shootout now recuperating at home

Police Officer Joseph Murphy and Police Officer Christopher Wells were released from Jamaica Hospital on Thanksgiving.

Supreme Court blocks New York's pandemic limits on houses of worship

In a 5-4 vote, the high court barred New York from enforcing certain attendance limits at houses of worship in so-called COVID-19 hot spots. 

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.

Gunmen open fire shooting 7 people, killing one in Brooklyn

The NYPD is looking for at least two gunmen who opened fire at a party in Brooklyn injuring six people and killing one person.

Cuomo to receive International Emmy for virus briefings

Andrew Cuomo is set to soon receive an International Emmy award for his once-daily televised briefings on the coronavirus pandemic.

Adorable owl rescued from Rockefeller Christmas tree

The owl had not had anything to eat or drink in 3 days, so the center gave him fluids and "all the mice he will eat."

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.

NY elects two openly gay Black men to Congress

New York Democrats Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres have become the first openly gay Black men to be elected to Congress.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wins re-election

The Democrat, who represents parts of the Bronx and Queens, defeated Republican John Cummings, a teacher and former police officer.