Trump administration proposes historically low refugee limit
The Trump administration wants to cap the number of refugees admitted into the United States to the lowest number since the resettlement program was created in 1980.
The Trump administration wants to cap the number of refugees admitted into the United States to the lowest number since the resettlement program was created in 1980.
Children of 9/11 first responders graduate from FDNY academy
On Tuesday, 301 probationary firefighters graduated from the FDNY Fire Academy, but this year’s graduation had an extra bit of meaning, as 19 of the graduates are children of first responders who died on 9/11 or from a 9/11-related illness. 2019’s class is the largest group of legacy graduates in the FDNY’s history.
On Tuesday, 301 probationary firefighters graduated from the FDNY Fire Academy, but this year’s graduation had an extra bit of meaning, as 19 of the graduates are children of first responders who died on 9/11 or from a 9/11-related illness. 2019’s class is the largest group of legacy graduates in the FDNY’s history.
‘How dare you’: Greta Thunberg lambastes UN world leaders, demands bold action on climate change
Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, delivered a powerful speech to the United Nations General Assembly Monday, warning world leaders to take climate change seriously or the population will suffer.
Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, delivered a powerful speech to the United Nations General Assembly Monday, warning world leaders to take climate change seriously or the population will suffer.
Man holding daughter, 5, jumps in front of subway train
A man died and his 5-year-old daughter suffered minor injuries after he apparently jumped in front of a subway train Monday morning, according to police.
A man died and his 5-year-old daughter suffered minor injuries after he apparently jumped in front of a subway train Monday morning, according to police.
$350,000 in jewelry stolen from Trump Tower NY
Detectives are investigating the alleged thefts of about $350,000 worth of jewelry from residents in Manhattan's Trump Tower.
Detectives are investigating the alleged thefts of about $350,000 worth of jewelry from residents in Manhattan's Trump Tower.
Woman charged with killing 75-year-old man, torching house
A woman has been arrested on charges of beating a 75-year-old man to death and torching his Long Island house to cover up the crime.
A woman has been arrested on charges of beating a 75-year-old man to death and torching his Long Island house to cover up the crime.
Khaseen Morris, 16, was fatally stabbed while dozens of teens stood around and watched, police say
An 18-year-old man from New York's Long Island was arrested Wednesday and charged in the murder of a 16-year-old student who was stabbed outside a pizza shop earlier this week.
An 18-year-old man from New York's Long Island was arrested Wednesday and charged in the murder of a 16-year-old student who was stabbed outside a pizza shop earlier this week.
New York City considers banning chocolate milk in public schools: report
Looks like the New York City school system has some beef with chocolate milk.
Looks like the New York City school system has some beef with chocolate milk.
Police searching for Florida couple after child is found sleeping on porch in New York
Police are attempting to make contact with an Orlando couple after their child was found sleeping on a porch in New York.
Police are attempting to make contact with an Orlando couple after their child was found sleeping on a porch in New York.
AP source: NY prosecutors subpoena Trump's tax returns
New York City prosecutors have subpoenaed President Donald Trump's tax returns, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Monday.
New York City prosecutors have subpoenaed President Donald Trump's tax returns, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Monday.
‘Saturday Night Live’ removes new cast member Shane Gillis over bigoted comments
Before the season even started, “Saturday Night Live” let go one of its newly announced cast members following outrage that he used a racist slur against Chinese people and derided Asians in a 2018 YouTube video.
Before the season even started, “Saturday Night Live” let go one of its newly announced cast members following outrage that he used a racist slur against Chinese people and derided Asians in a 2018 YouTube video.
The Cars lead singer, Ric Ocasek, found dead in Manhattan home
The Cars lead singer, Ric Ocasek, has died, according to TMZ.
The Cars lead singer, Ric Ocasek, has died, according to TMZ.
Dog mimics 'old school' siren at nearby fire station
A dog that lives near a New York fire station learned to mimic the "old school" alarm used by firefighters.
A dog that lives near a New York fire station learned to mimic the "old school" alarm used by firefighters.
'Jersey Shore' star 'The Situation' released from federal prison
"Jersey Shore" cast member Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is now a free man.
"Jersey Shore" cast member Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is now a free man.
‘I can hear you! The rest of the world hears you’: George W. Bush’s bullhorn speech still echoes
On Sept. 14, 2001, the then-president gave his “bullhorn address” standing next to retired firefighter Bob Beckwith. Bush called out to the the first responders surrounded by wreckage as they mourned the loss of the thousands that perished just days before.
On Sept. 14, 2001, the then-president gave his “bullhorn address” standing next to retired firefighter Bob Beckwith. Bush called out to the the first responders surrounded by wreckage as they mourned the loss of the thousands that perished just days before.
Son of 9/11 victim criticizes Rep. Omar at memorial service
The son of a 9/11 victim went after Rep. Ilhan Omar and "the squad" during the annual reading of the names at the 9/11 ceremonies at Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan.
The son of a 9/11 victim went after Rep. Ilhan Omar and "the squad" during the annual reading of the names at the 9/11 ceremonies at Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan.
Memorial held for firefighter killed on 9/11 after more of his remains identified 18 years later
A firefighter from Long Island who died in the World Trade Center attacks was remembered for a second time on the eve of the 18th anniversary of 9/11.
A firefighter from Long Island who died in the World Trade Center attacks was remembered for a second time on the eve of the 18th anniversary of 9/11.
‘Tomorrow that number could rise’: 241 NYPD officers have died from 9/11-related illnesses
The death toll of New York police officers from exposure to deadly toxins from the wreckage in the years since the attacks has grown to 241.
The death toll of New York police officers from exposure to deadly toxins from the wreckage in the years since the attacks has grown to 241.
New York Gov. Cuomo signs 9/11-related bill requiring public schools to hold moment of silence
New York public schools will observe a moment of silence Wednesday to remember those killed on 9/11 — it's the law.
New York public schools will observe a moment of silence Wednesday to remember those killed on 9/11 — it's the law.
April trial date set in R. Kelly's federal case in Chicago
A judge Wednesday set an April 27 trial date in R. Kelly's federal case in Chicago that accuses the R&B star of child pornography and obstruction of justice.
A judge Wednesday set an April 27 trial date in R. Kelly's federal case in Chicago that accuses the R&B star of child pornography and obstruction of justice.