Rikers Island guards face disciplinary action in trans woman's death
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the charges after the conclusion of an internal investigation into the death of Layleen Polanco, who died after an epileptic seizure in solitary confinement last June.
NJ, NY, Conn. tell travelers from states with rising COVID-19 cases to isolate
Cuomo announced what was called a “travel advisory” at a briefing jointly via video feeds with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont.
Amber Alert for boy abducted from Queens canceled
An AMBER ALERT for a boy abducted by his older brother at about 4:26 a.m. Wednesday in Queens has been canceled after the boy was found safe.
2020 New York City Marathon canceled due to coronavirus
The 2020 running of the New York City Marathon has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
AOC wins primary while many other races undecided
Freshman U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won her Democratic primary Tuesday, but election night ended with uncertainty over the outcomes of several other New York congressional races featuring other young insurgents.
Final results in NY, Kentucky primaries could be days away
Like other states, Kentucky and New York have made it easier for voters to cast ballots by mail, instead of risking exposure to the virus by waiting on long lines.
Shocking video shows homeless man set on fire with fireworks in Harlem
A disturbing video shows someone lighting a firework and throwing it at a man lying on the street in Harlem. The firework explodes as the suspect runs off.
Statue of Theodore Roosevelt to be removed from outside museum
The American Museum of Natural History will remove a prominent statue of Theodore Roosevelt from its entrance after years of objections that it symbolizes colonial expansion and racial discrimination, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday.
Video shows small dog helping to foil NYC pharmacy robbery
New York City police have released surveillance video showing a yapping small dog helping to foil a stick-up at a New York City mom-and-pop pharmacy.
Teens busted for St. Patrick's Cathedral graffiti
The NYPD arrested two teenagers for allegedly spraying graffiti on St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City during protests and unrest over the death of George Floyd.
Cuomo considering quarantine for Florida visitors
Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering imposing a quarantine on people traveling to New York from Florida as a result of soaring COVID-19 cases in the Sunshine State.
Mayor slams police unions for false allegations of cops being poisoned
New York City police determined there was no criminality by Shake Shack employees after three officers drank milkshakes believed to be contaminated with bleach.
Woman, 92, thrown to ground in random attack; suspect charged
A 92-year-old woman is recovering from a vicious assault in Gramercy Park.
Teen sentenced in connection with death of Tessa Majors
A teenager who pleaded guilty to robbery has been sentenced.
President Trump pushes conspiracy theory about injured protester
President Trump made seemingly baseless accusations against an elderly New York man who remains hospitalized with head injuries after he was pushed to the ground by a police officer at a protest in Buffalo and was strongly rebuked by Governor Cuomo.
Mayor de Blasio ends NYC curfew 'effective immediately,' announces police reforms
New York City's mayor is lifting the city's curfew ahead of schedule, spurred on by protests against police brutality.
Prosecutors: 2 Buffalo officers charged with assault for pushing 75-year-old protester
Both pleaded not guilty to second-degree assault.
57 Buffalo cops resign from response team after officers suspended for shoving 75-year-old man to ground
All 57 officers of the Buffalo Police Emergency Response team resigned Friday afternoon in support of two police officers who were suspended without pay after shoving a 75-year-old man to the ground during a protest.
Buffalo officers suspended after throwing elderly man to ground
Video of a police officer appearing to shove an elderly protester who falls and cracks his head in Buffalo has drawn widespread condemnation.
FBI joins investigation into ambush on cop in Brooklyn
The FBI has joined the investigation into the ambush on a police officer with a knife in Brooklyn. The officer was on an anti-looting patrol Wednesday in Flatbush when a man walked up behind him and stabbed him in the neck. Two other officers were injured in a struggle that ensued.