Car hits protesters in Manhattan

Multiple people were hit by a car in the Murray Hill section of Manhattan on Friday afternoon.

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.

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.

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.

Should police be required to wear masks? Some cities say no

"The government has kicked the stuffing out of police and used the issue as political mechanics," said a former NYPD officer. "They have had no concern about the lives of officers, and they are seen as pretending to have concern with the mask issue. ... It's not a real good time to ask police for anything."

Cuomo to receive International Emmy for virus briefings

Andrew Cuomo is set to soon receive an International Emmy award for his once-daily televised briefings on the coronavirus pandemic.

Adorable owl rescued from Rockefeller Christmas tree

The owl had not had anything to eat or drink in 3 days, so the center gave him fluids and "all the mice he will eat."