Missing Fort Drum soldier found dead, another soldier held
A 20-year-old soldier from Tennessee who went missing from New York state's Fort Drum was found dead, officials said Sunday, adding that an investigation has been launched.
Hillary Clinton calls for abolishing Electoral College after casting electoral vote for Biden
"I believe we should abolish the Electoral College and select our president by the winner of the popular vote, same as every other office,” Clinton tweeted. “But while it still exists, I was proud to cast my vote in New York for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.”
NYC critical care nurse first to receive coronavirus vaccine in U.S.
A critical care nurse from Queens was the first person in the United States to receive the vaccine for the coronavirus.
NYPD kills gunman at Manhattan Christmas concert
An armed man was fatally shot by police outside The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in Manhattan on Sunday afternoon.
Former aide says NY Gov. Cuomo sexually harassed her 'for years'
New York City politico Lindsey Boylan alleged on Twitter Sunday that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo "sexually harassed me for years."
Car hits protesters in Manhattan
Multiple people were hit by a car in the Murray Hill section of Manhattan on Friday afternoon.
Funeral set for New York state trooper who died from 9/11 illness
Trooper Jennifer Czarnecki, a 20-year veteran of the State Police, died on Saturday.
John Lennon's killer calls murder 'despicable' and 'creepy,' only did it to seek 'glory'
Mark David Chapman, who killed John Lennon in 1980, in his latest parole hearing admitted he was seeking glory.
NYC bar owner arrested after running over deputy, serving customers in violation of COVID rules
Deputies watching the pub say the front door was locked, but customers were told to go to a building next door, circle around, and enter Mac's Public House through a back door.
First big winter storm of season dumping a foot of heavy, wet snow on Northeast
Parts of the Northeast are going to get a foot of wet snow. Thousands of people have already lost power and accidents littered the Massachusetts Turnpike Saturday. The windy storm could result in near-blizzard conditions.
102-year-old woman born during 1918 pandemic beats COVID-19 -- for the second time
A 102-year-old New York woman who survived the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and beat cancer has now overcome COVID-19 not once, but twice.
2 U.S. Marshals injured during deadly shootout with fugitive
A fugitive was killed and two U.S. Marshals injured during a shootout with the suspect early Friday in the Wakefield section of the Bronx, said police.
1917 time capsule found under floor of historic grist mill on Long Island
The 18th-century Roslyn Grist Mill has been under restoration since 2018. Workers recently found a bottle hidden under the floor.
New York couple has given 10,000 backpacks, 200 gallons of sanitizer to homeless during pandemic
Two New York men started a charity to give away thousands of free backpacks to the homeless, filled with hygiene and health items.
NYC to reopen schools, even as virus spread intensifies
New York City will reopen its school system to in-person learning, and increase the number of days a week many children attend class, even as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies.
NYPD cops who survived shootout now recuperating at home
Police Officer Joseph Murphy and Police Officer Christopher Wells were released from Jamaica Hospital on Thanksgiving.
Supreme Court blocks New York's pandemic limits on houses of worship
In a 5-4 vote, the high court barred New York from enforcing certain attendance limits at houses of worship in so-called COVID-19 hot spots.
Owl found in Rockefeller Center Christmas tree set free
A small owl found inside the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was set free by the wildlife center where it had been convalescing.
Owl found in Rockefeller Christmas tree has been set free
The Ravensbeard Wildlife Center took in the owl, named Rockefeller, and treated her for dehydration after she hadn't had food or water in 3 days.
Gunmen open fire shooting 7 people, killing one in Brooklyn
The NYPD is looking for at least two gunmen who opened fire at a party in Brooklyn injuring six people and killing one person.