NYC Police Commissioner: Razor blade found in officer's sandwich was an accident
After an investigation, the NYPD has determined that the razor blade found inside of a sandwich served to a plainclothes officer was an accident.
Buffalo beats DePaul 74-69 in Blue Demons first loss of the season
The Blue Demons lost their first game of the season Sunday against Buffalo.
Army football removes motto from spirit flag because of connection to hate groups
The United States Military Academy at West Point removed a motto from a spirit flag used by the school's football team because of its connection to hate groups.
Three people accused of using $3,500 in counterfeit money at Home Depot store
Three people were arrested in Maine after they allegedly used $3,500 in counterfeit money to buy merchandise at a Home Depot.
Teacher removed after telling first graders that Santa isn't real
A Brooklyn teacher got the boot from the classroom for telling his first-grade class that Santa Clause isn't real.
Singer R. Kelly charged with paying bribe before marrying Aaliyah
A revised indictment in federal court in Brooklyn accuses R. Kelly of scheming with others to pay for a “fraudulent identification document” for someone identified only as “Jane Doe” on Aug. 30, 1994.
Kanye West to join Joel Osteen at Yankee Stadium for 'America's Night of Hope'
Grammy winner Kanye West will reportedly reunite with mega church pastor Joel Osteen for a religious service, this time at Yankee Stadium in 2020.
After Rapper T.I.'s comments, New York may ban 'virginity' tests
Rapper T.I. garnered headlines after he told a podcast that he takes his daughter for so-called virginity tests every year.
Girl, 11, becomes first black dancer to play lead in The Nutcracker
The New York City Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” has cast a black dancer to play Marie for the first time.
Couple has sex on subway platform, NYPD says
The 200-pound man started having sex with the woman on the platform in front of several other subway riders, according to police.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2019: Balloons fly, just lower than usual
The beloved balloons flew, but lower than usual, as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade rolled on after an anxious weather watch Thursday.
Alelia Murphy, NYC resident and oldest American, dies at 114
The oldest American died. Alelia Murphy was 114. She was born and raised in North Carolina but had lived in Harlem for many years before her death.
Stop! Washing your Thanksgiving turkey could spread germs
Food experts are warning Thanksgiving chefs not to wash their turkey before cooking.
Female bodybuilder, 82, fights home intruder: 'He picked the wrong house'
An 82-year-old female bodybuilder fought back against a man who broke into her home on Thursday night as she was getting ready for bed, using her daily workout regimen and various household items to overwhelm the intruder.
Bears beat Giants 19-14
The Chicago Bears beat the Giants 19-14 on Sunday afternoon.
Toddler 'NYPD lieutenant' twins travel the country to honor police officers
The “Twin Squad,” as these little officers are called, have traveled to police precincts around the country showing law enforcement their appreciation while building a following on their social media accounts.
Michael Bloomberg officially launches Democratic presidential bid
Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, one of the world's richest men, has formally launched a Democratic bid for president.
Woman drops 500 pounds after losing tongue to cancer: 'I'm alive for the very first time in my life'
“I had to die a little in order to learn to appreciate how it felt to truly be alive,” the woman, who has dropped nearly 500 pounds in two and half years, said.
Police: Chained, abused dog chewed off her own paw; owner charged
A man whose dog apparently chewed off her own leg is facing animal cruelty charges after the German shepherd was found chained in a central New York yard without food or water.
Man overcomes decade-long heroin addiction, reaches millions with viral blog posts
The man behind one of social media’s most widely circulated addiction and recovery blogs has a backstory that resonates with many of his followers.