Iconic Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster shut down indefinitely
With the end of NYC summer in sight, the iconic Coney Island Cyclone in Brooklyn was placed out of service indefinitely on Friday after the 97-year-old roller coaster malfunctioned a day prior.
3-month-old baby fatally mauled by dogs in attic while parents smoked pot: NY police
Authorities say a man and woman were charged in Rochester, NY, after they left their 3-month-old baby alone in an attic with two dogs and the child was fatally mauled.
George Santos expected to plead guilty to fraud in court, sources close to the case say
The plea, which is expected to happen in Federal District Court on Long Island, comes less than a week after a judge ruled that jurors would have their identities kept secret from the public.
What is 'tusi', 'pink cocaine'? The colorful new designer drug that's taking over
Officials say "tusi" or "pink cocaine" is low in price and even higher in risk. It's been linked to several drug busts in NYC and is one of Diddy's alleged drugs of choice.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he left a dead bear in Central Park as a prank
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. once retrieved a bear that was killed by a motorist and left it in New York’s Central Park with a bicycle on top, sparking a mystery that consumed the city a decade ago.
Justin Timberlake gets license suspended in NY following DWI on Long Island
Justin Timberlake pleaded not guilty Friday and the pop star's license has been suspended in the state of New York.
Cinnamon recalled after testing reveals elevated lead contamination, FDA says
Cinnamon that's been shipped to retailers in four states is being recalled after testing revealed elevated levels of lead. Here's what to know.
D'yan Forest, 89-year-old known as world's oldest female comedian, sucker-punched in Manhattan attack: NYPD
The NYPD is hunting for a suspect after D'yan Forest, an 89-year-old woman known for being the oldest female comedian in the world, was randomly punched in the face in Manhattan on July 10.
'Potty-mouthed' parrot finds home in New York after hundreds apply to adopt him
A foul-mouthed parrot named Pepper has found a forever home after grabbing attention on Facebook and attracting would-be adopters from across the country.
New York state fishing record broken with species dating back 100 million years
A New York man has set a new state record for a fish species that dates back 100 million years.
Man swept out to sea from NYC beach found alive 2 miles off NJ coast
A man who was swept out to sea in the waters near Queens was rescued alive off the coast of New Jersey on Monday morning.
New York to roll out small shampoo bottle ban at hotels
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, hotels with more than 50 rooms will not be able to provide toiletry bottles under 12 ounces.
Hot dog eating champ Patrick Bertoletti talks about his Chicago roots, the glory of the Chicago Dog
Patrick Bertoletti vaulted himself into legendary status among Chicagoans after downing 58 hot dogs in 10 minutes to win his first men's title at the annual Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago wins his first men's title at annual Nathan's hot dog eating contest.
Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago gobbled down 58 hot dogs to win his first men's title Thursday at the annual Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
Manhattan prosecutors delay Trump sentencing in hush money case: New date announced
Prosecutors agreed to delay Donald Trump’s sentencing in his criminal hush money case following the Supreme Court's immunity ruling. Here's the new date.
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest competitors revealed – without Joey Chestnut
The popular hot dog eating contest will look different this year without 16-time champ Joey Chestnut, but here is the list of competitors vying for the title.
Theodore Roosevelt's stolen pocket watch recovered by FBI after it was missing for 37 years
The historic pocket watch had been missing for 37 years due to theft.
Man accused of shooting NYPD officers charged, claims guns are being smuggled into NYC migrant shelters
Bernardo Raul Castro-Mata, the Venezuelan migrant accused of shooting 2 NYPD officers is facing attempted murder charges, and claims that the gang Tren de Aragua is smuggling guns into NYC shelters.
Military veteran comes out as gay in viral obituary: 'I was afraid'
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
Authorities nab 8 suspected terrorists with ties to ISIS in multi-city sting operation
Eight Tajikistan nationals with ties to ISIS were busted by ICE in conjunction with the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force in New York City, Los Angeles and Philadelphia.