NYPD hero cop Wilbert Mora saved 5 lives with his organs

Officer Wilbert Mora's "heroic gift of organ donation" has saved five people, according to an organ donation group. The hero cop was taken off life support on Tuesday.

Statue of Theodore Roosevelt removed from front of NYC's Museum of Natural History

The iconic bronze statue of President Theodore Roosevelt that stood in front of the Museum of Natural History in New York City for over 80 years has been removed. The statue, which also features a Native American and a Black man standing at his side, was taken down after some argued it glorified colonialism and racism.

Cardi B paying funeral costs for Bronx fire victims

Rapper Cardi B says she will cover the burial expenses for each victim of the tragic Bronx fire earlier this month.

New York AG says Trump's company misled banks, tax officials

The New York attorney general's office late Tuesday told a court that its investigators had uncovered evidence that President Donald Trump's company used "fraudulent or misleading" asset valuations to get loans and tax benefits.

Bronx apartment fire victims identified

The FDNY and NYPD released the identities of the nine adults and eight children who were killed in the Bronx apartment fire. The victims ranged in age from 2 to 50.

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.

NYC apartment fire: AG warns of charitable scams in wake of deadly inferno

New York Attorney General Letitia James is offering tips on how to avoid scams when donating to assist families of a deadly apartment building fire in New York City.

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. 

New York City is ordered to install signals to aid blind pedestrians

A federal judge has ordered New York City to install crosswalk signals to help blind people and those with bad eyesight in more than 9,000 intersections over the next 10 years.

Calls to cancel New Years Eve celebration in Times Square, mayor says show will go on

Even as COVID cases rise, preparations continue in Times Square for the most famous New Year’s Eve celebration in the world. Now, there are calls to cancel the event as have officials in other major cities.

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.

Apple closes New York City stores to in-person shopping

The list of COVID-induced closures, cancellations, and changes continues to grow in New York City. Apple has closed its locations in the city to in-store shopping.

NYC vaccine mandate for private employers and those 12 and older in effect

A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private employers is now in effect in New York City. Also, New Yorkers aged 12 and older are now required to show proof of two vaccine doses to enter most indoor venues.

Times Square New Years Eve ball drop being scaled back

With COVID cases surging in hotspot New York City, plans for New York's NYE in Times Square are being scaled back. Some local events are canceled in New York City.

Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Jury deliberations underway

A jury is continuing deliberations on Tuesday to decide whether Ghislaine Maxwell is a dangerous predator who recruited teens for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.

Fake UPS worker, robber force elderly couple, grandkids to zip-tie themselves: Cops

Two brazen armed robbers forced an elderly couple and their grandchildren to zip-tie themselves before taking off with valuables including one of the children's piggy bank.