NYC orders restaurants and bars to close

Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered that all bars, restaurants, and cafes in New York City to close starting on Tuesday due to the coronavirus outbreak.

NY gov says tens of thousands could be infected as first death reported

New York state reported its first death in the coronavirus pandemic, an 82-year-old woman who had been previously hospitalized with emphysema, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday.

Lawyer says Robert Durst found body of slain friend, will testify in murder trial

Robert Durst’s defense lawyer said Tuesday that the multimillionaire real estate heir found the body of the friend he is charged with killing, and told jurors that Durst will testify at his trial.

NYPD makes dozen arrests in brutal attack on girl in Brooklyn

Police in New York have arrested 12 teens in connection with the brutal attack and robbery of a girl in Brooklyn.

Girl, 15, viciously assaulted during gang robbery in Brooklyn

A 15-year-old girl was attacked and robbed by a large group in a frightening incident that was caught on camera.

Coronavirus cases hit 142 in New York state, up 35% in one day

The total number of coronavirus cases in New York State has reached over 100, with 13 confirmed cases in New York City and officials say they expect the numbers to continue to rise.

1 murder charge, 3 deaths loom over Robert Durst as murder trial begins

The last time Robert Durst was on trial for murder, he testified that he had dismembered his elderly neighbor’s body, put it in garbage bags and tossed them in the Gulf of Mexico.

Tampa coronavirus patient says CDC did not take her health concerns seriously

Two friends have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Hillsborough County. Now, in her first public comments, one of them insists she tried to warn authorities that she was sick as they flew back to the United States from Italy.

2nd New York coronavirus patient traveled to Miami, Gov. Cuomo says

A man in New York City’s suburbs was hospitalized in serious condition with the COVID-19 virus Tuesday after becoming the second person to test positive in the state, prompting schools to close and raising the possibility that the virus is spreading locally.

Manhattan woman is first coronavirus case in New York

A 39-year-old healthcare worker who had traveled to Iran and is the first coronavirus case in New York City is recovering at her home in Manhattan, said NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Monday.

Restauranteur, author and model B. Smith dies at 70

Restaurateur, author and model Barbara Elaine Smith, best known as B. Smith, has died at her home on Long Island as a result of early-onset Alzheimer ’s disease, her husband and daughter announced on Facebook on Sunday.

Victoria's Secret is being sold

The company's owner, L Brands, said that the private-equity firm Sycamore Brands will buy 55% of Victoria's Secret for about $525 million.

Two teens indicted as adults for the murder of Barnard student

A third suspect turned himself in to police Wednesday in connection with the stabbing death of a Barnard College student.

Patient plays violin during brain tumor removal

An orchestra violinist played her instrument during an operation to remove a brain tumor at King’s College Hospital in London on Jan. 31, ensuring the musician’s hand movement and coordination were not accidentally damaged by surgeons.