Fire at Rachael Ray's house began in chimney

The state Office of Fire Prevention and Control said the August 9 fire at the house in Lake Luzerne, N.Y., was accidental.

Syracuse students suspended in latest crackdown by colleges

Syracuse University has suspended 23 students in the wake of a large on-campus gathering that administrators say could force them to shut down the campus.

Federal judge clears way for Manhattan DA to get Trump tax returns

A federal judge on Thursday cleared the way for Manhattan's top prosecutor to get President Donald Trump’s tax returns, rejecting a last-ditch attempt by his lawyers to block a subpoena issued to his accounting firm.

Ex-Trump aide Bannon pleads not guilty in border wall scheme

Former White House adviser Steve Bannon was arrested Thursday on charges that he and three others ripped off donors to an online fundraising scheme "We Build The Wall."

Apple becomes the 1st US company to be valued at $2 trillion as tech fortunes soar

The company's hugely loyal customer base trusts its products so much that they continued to buy iPhones and other devices online while stuck at home. Apple recently reported blowout earnings for the April-June quarter,

Two men indicted in murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay

Authorities in New York have announced the indictment of two men in the murder of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay nearly 20 years ago.

Cuomo: Annual 9/11 ‘Tribute in Light’ is back on

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that the annual 9/11 "Tribute in Light" will continue this year, and state health personnel will provide support to make sure the event is held safely.

Off-duty correction officer shot and killed in Queens

An off-duty New York City corrections officer has died after being fatally shot in the chest early Saturday morning.

Trump gets endorsement of New York City police union

Seeking to amplify his law-and-order message, President Donald Trump on Friday told hundreds of New York Police Department officers that “no one will be safe in Biden’s America” if the former Democratic vice president defeats him in November.

NYC relocations accelerating at ‘substantial’ pace, local movers say

Even as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases has leveled off in recent weeks, moving companies say they remain inundated with requests from people leaving New York City.

MTV scraps indoor show for VMAs, moves to outdoor performances

A statement by MTV and the Barclays Center promised the show would "pay homage to the incredible resiliency of New York with several outdoor performances around the City with limited or no audience."

Cuomo says all schools in New York can reopen

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.

NY sues the NRA to put it out of business

New York’s attorney general sued the National Rifle Association on Thursday, seeking to put the powerful gun advocacy organization out of business

Teen ambushed, stabbed, and robbed of sneakers

Police in New York are looking for five men who are accused of attacking and robbing a man of his sneakers.

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Long Island University to launch new school for music, sports and entertainment

Roc Nation, an entertainment company founded and helmed by Jay-Z, is partnering with Long Island University in Brooklyn to launch the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment.

DA seeks president's taxes as part of investigation into Trump Organization

A Manhattan prosecutor trying to get President Donald Trump's tax returns told a judge that he was justified in demanding them, citing public reports of "extensive and protracted criminal conduct at the Trump Organization."