20 years later, Long Island serial killer victim gets a name and a face

A woman previously known as "Jane Doe No. 6" was a victim of a serial killer in 2000. She finally has a name, 20 years later. It is Valerie Mack.

Pharmacist known as ‘the mask man’ charged with hoarding, price gouging N95 masks

A licensed pharmacist who was known by the alias “the mask man,” has been charged with hoarding and price gouging of N95 respiratory masks, according to a statement released on May 26 by federal prosecutors in New York. 

Woman who called cops on black man in Central Park apologizes

A white woman at the center of a viral video where she is seen calling the police on a black man inside Central Park over the weekend was fired by the investment company that employed her.

Rats growing more aggressive, even eating each other during pandemic

The lack of available food sources due to the shutdown of bars, restaurants, and other businesses during the coronavirus pandemic has reportedly lead to an increase in aggressiveness in rats as they become desperate for food.

More than 4,300 virus patients sent to NY nursing homes

More than 4,300 recovering coronavirus patients were sent to New York’s already vulnerable nursing homes under a controversial state directive that was ultimately scrapped amid criticisms it was accelerating the nation’s deadliest outbreaks, according to a count by The Associated Press.

New York pastor threatened with $1,000 fine for holding drive-in church service

A New York church with 40 members held a drive-in service Sunday after being warned by police that it was a violation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic.

New York judge denies Martin Shkreli early prison release

A judge rejected the request of convicted pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli to be let out of prison to research a coronavirus treatment, noting that probation officials viewed that claim as the type of “delusional self-aggrandizing behavior” that led to his conviction.

New York beaches to open for Memorial Day weekend

Cuomo says beaches and lakeshores will be allowed to open, with certain restrictions, on Friday, May 22.

Father arrested for stabbing daughter, 6, in abdomen, NYPD says

The father of a young girl who told police she was stabbed by two robbers is accused of making up the story and turning the knife on the girl himself, said police.

New York barber who 'illicitly' cut hair for weeks has coronavirus

A New York barber who cut hair over the past few weeks amid the state's coronavirus restrictions has tested positive for the virus, according to health officials on Wednesday.

100 children in NYC with inflammatory illness possibly linked to COVID-19

"We need public awareness to grow rapidly," said Mayor Bill de Blasio Wednesday about an alarming rise in the number of cases of an inflammatory illness in children that may be connected to COVID-19.

Broadway shows will remain dark indefinitely

The Broadway League, a trade association for the industry, announced that all productions will remain closed until further notice.

Study: Virus death toll in NYC worse than official tally

New York City’s death toll from the coronavirus may be thousands of fatalities worse than the official tally kept by the city and state.

NYC to use more non-police 'ambassadors' to urge distancing

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is planning to double the ranks of non-police workers trying to persuade people to comply with social distancing after an outcry over racial disparities in the city's enforcement of the policy.

NY's Cuomo criticized over highest nursing home death toll

New York leads the nation in the number of coronavirus deaths in nursing homes, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo is coming under increasing criticism for his handling of the crisis.

Stocks surge as economic recovery hopes put record unemployment in the rearview mirror

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained over 455 points, or 1.91 percent, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.69 percent and 1.58 percent, respectively.