Video: Times Square manhole explosion causes panic

Video of panic in Times Square showed the moments after a manhole exploded causing tourists to flee.

Ghislaine Maxwell's request for retrial denied by judge

A judge has declined to throw out Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking conviction, despite a juror’s failure to disclose he’d been a victim of childhood sexual abuse.

Infiniti doing donuts runs over bystander in Manhattan

A 23-year-old man is in critical condition with a skull fracture after being run over by a driver doing donuts on the street in Manhattan.

Police seek public's help finding gunman targeting and murdering homeless men

Police are imploring the public to help find a man accused of targeting and murdering people experiencing homelessness in D.C. and New York City.

Homeless men targeted, killed in DC, NYC; joint manhunt for suspect underway

Authorities in Washington, D.C. and New York City have launched a joint manhunt for a suspect they say has shot and killed at least two homeless men - and wounded several others - in both cities since the beginning of March.

NY couple tries to launder billions of stolen cryptocurrency, feds claim

A New York couple was arrested Tuesday on charges of conspiring to launder billions of dollars in cryptocurrency that was stolen in a 2016 hack.

Bronx Fire: All 17 victims died from smoke inhalation, Medical Examiner says

All 17 victims of the Bronx apartment fire were killed by smoke inhalation. Several residents remained in critical condition at local hospitals.

NYC fire: 17 dead in Bronx apartment fire including 8 children

An investigation was underway Tuesday into the deadly apartment fire in the Bronx that killed 17people. This, as some residents were allowed back in to retrieve their belongings.

How you can help the victims of the Bronx deadly apartment fire

The death toll was expected to rise in the horrifying building fire in the Bronx that killed at least 17 people including nine children. More than a dozen people remained in critical condition as doctors raced Monday to try to save their lives.

Judge dismisses criminal groping case against Andrew Cuomo

A judge dismissed the only criminal charge filed against the Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in connection with the sexual harassment allegations that drove him from office. It took place during a virtual appearance on Friday afternoon. 

Ghislaine Maxwell's family voices faith in her innocence after conviction

Ghislaine Maxwell’s family members expressed their belief in her innocence after she was found guilty of luring teenage girls to be sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein.

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo avoids criminal charges for unwanted kissing

Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah said that while there was evidence to conclude the conduct the women described did occur, the office could not pursue criminal charges.

NY single-day record for COVID cases

21,027 New Yorkers have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest number since January 14.

Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered to give up millions in pandemic book earnings

New York state's ethics commission has ordered former Gov. Andrew Cuomo to pay back the millions of dollars he is set to earn from his publishing deal for a book about his leadership during the pandemic. His lawyer calls the order "unconstitutional."

Drug safe havens given OK in NYC in effort to curb overdoses

The first officially authorized safe havens for people to use heroin and other narcotics have been cleared to open in New York City in hopes of curbing overdoses.

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in NYC

The tree that will stand at Rockefeller Center during the Christmas season arrived in Manhattan on Saturday.

Mayor-elect Eric Adams wants to be paid in Bitcoin

Eric Adams, the next mayor of New York, says he will accept some of his City Hall salary in Bitcoin.

Mayor-elect Eric Adams pledges to make NYC 'safer' and more 'business-friendly'

Mayor-elect Eric Adams promised Wednesday to be a practical and progressive mayor who will make the nation's largest city safer and more business-friendly.

U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in New York gun rights case

The Supreme Court seems ready to strike down a restrictive New York gun permitting law. But the justices also seem worried that a broad ruling could threaten gun restrictions on subways, bars, stadiums and other gathering places.