Thousands of cops, street closures, more ahead of 2020 ball drop
New York City’s counterterrorism czar expects Times Square to be "the safest place on the planet Earth" on New Year's Eve.
New York City’s counterterrorism czar expects Times Square to be "the safest place on the planet Earth" on New Year's Eve.
Woman charged with hate crime after slapping three women she apparently thought were Jewish
A New York City woman is accused of attempted assault as a hate crime after allegedly slapping three women she thought were Jewish.
A New York City woman is accused of attempted assault as a hate crime after allegedly slapping three women she thought were Jewish.
Man, 60, dies after beating in $1 Christmas Eve mugging
A 60-year-old man who was punched and kicked during a $1 mugging on Christmas Eve has died, police said Saturday.
A 60-year-old man who was punched and kicked during a $1 mugging on Christmas Eve has died, police said Saturday.
New York town selling mansion for $50K - but there's a catch
The city of Auburn, New York, is selling a massive Victorian home for $50,000 - but only if interested buyers can provide a full restoration plan for the residence.
The city of Auburn, New York, is selling a massive Victorian home for $50,000 - but only if interested buyers can provide a full restoration plan for the residence.
NYPD releases teen suspect in Barnard student's death
The NYPD announced Thursday that police had located a teen wanted for questioning in connection with the robbery and stabbing death of Barnard College student Tessa Majors.
The NYPD announced Thursday that police had located a teen wanted for questioning in connection with the robbery and stabbing death of Barnard College student Tessa Majors.
Heartwarming photo shows sergeant comforting dog hit by car
The dog, named Rogue, has since been reunited with her family.
The dog, named Rogue, has since been reunited with her family.
Survey: Philadelphia ranked 9th rudest city in America
The City of Brotherly Love was ranked the ninth rudest city in America, according to a new survey by Business Insider.
The City of Brotherly Love was ranked the ninth rudest city in America, according to a new survey by Business Insider.
MLB might start using computerized plate umpires to call balls and strikes
Major League Baseball might soon start testing computer plate umpires to call balls and strikes as part of a labor contract with umpires.
Major League Baseball might soon start testing computer plate umpires to call balls and strikes as part of a labor contract with umpires.
96 members of MS-13 gang arrested
The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office announced Friday the takedown of 96 members of the MS-13 gang and their associates.
The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office announced Friday the takedown of 96 members of the MS-13 gang and their associates.
R. Kelly arraigned on bribe charge linked to wedding with Aaliyah
Singer R. Kelly pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he schemed with others to pay for a fake ID for an unnamed female a day before he married R&B singer Aaliyah, then 15 years old, in a secret ceremony in 1994.
Singer R. Kelly pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he schemed with others to pay for a fake ID for an unnamed female a day before he married R&B singer Aaliyah, then 15 years old, in a secret ceremony in 1994.
Tekashi 6ix9ine gets 2-year prison term in racketeering case
The rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was sentenced to 2 years in prison Wednesday for his entanglement with a violent street gang.
The rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was sentenced to 2 years in prison Wednesday for his entanglement with a violent street gang.
NYPD investigating if teen staged her own abduction
The NYPD said that Karol Sanchez, 16, who was apparently abducted Monday night, was found safe. Now police are investigating if she staged the whole thing.
The NYPD said that Karol Sanchez, 16, who was apparently abducted Monday night, was found safe. Now police are investigating if she staged the whole thing.
Home for the holidays: Dog gets adopted in time for Christmas after 500 days in animal shelter
A five-year-old dog got the best Christmas gift ever: a new home for the holidays.
A five-year-old dog got the best Christmas gift ever: a new home for the holidays.
Family of killed Barnard student fires back at 'weed' claim
The family of slain Barnard College student Tessa Majors slammed the police union chief for suggesting the 18-year-old was trying to buy marijuana when she was killed.
The family of slain Barnard College student Tessa Majors slammed the police union chief for suggesting the 18-year-old was trying to buy marijuana when she was killed.
Harvey Weinstein: Sex assault charges have made me 'forgotten man'
Harvey Weinstein says he is a pioneer in advancing the careers of women in the film industry, saying his work has been forgotten amid sexual assault allegations against him.
Harvey Weinstein says he is a pioneer in advancing the careers of women in the film industry, saying his work has been forgotten amid sexual assault allegations against him.
Some colleges and students moving to repay descendants of slaves
Some American colleges are making an effort to repay the descendants of slaves who were sold, or who worked to build the schools.
Some American colleges are making an effort to repay the descendants of slaves who were sold, or who worked to build the schools.
Girl chokes on zipper in Walmart pie, mom claims: 'Good thing I was trained'
TableTalk pies have been removed from that store's shelves.
TableTalk pies have been removed from that store's shelves.
New Jersey man, 21, dies after car started remotely by owner rolls forward, crushing him
The man was standing between two parked Lexus vehicles when one of them turned on after it was accidentally started by a remote system, officials said.
The man was standing between two parked Lexus vehicles when one of them turned on after it was accidentally started by a remote system, officials said.
Illinois sues Juul over youth marketing
State Attorney General Kwame Raoul said Juul designed its products to lure teens, making them sleek and easy to conceal, offering flavors like fruit medley and relying on celebrities and social media influencers.
State Attorney General Kwame Raoul said Juul designed its products to lure teens, making them sleek and easy to conceal, offering flavors like fruit medley and relying on celebrities and social media influencers.
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.
After an investigation, the NYPD has determined that the razor blade found inside of a sandwich served to a plainclothes officer was an accident.