Coast Guard pulls body from car stuck in rapids near brink of Niagara Falls

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew braved poor visibility and frigid rapids to reach a car partly submerged in water near the brink of Niagara Falls, then lowered a rescue swimmer on a hoist who pulled out the driver trapped inside. The woman did not survive.

Christmas tree set on fire outside Fox News Channel

A homeless man was arrested in connection with setting fire to a Christmas tree display in midtown Manhattan outside the FOX News Channel, according to the NYPD.

GHISLAINE MAXWELL TRIAL: Socialite's family asks for better treatment

The family of the British woman charged with helping the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein exploit underage girls has asked the U.S. attorney general to improve the treatment she is receiving during her trial.

NYC announces new vaccine mandate for all private sector employers

Beginning Dec. 27, all private-sector employers in New York City must require that their employees be fully vaccinated for the coronavirus, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.

NYC vaccine mandate includes children as young as 5

Children as young as 5 years old will be required to get vaccines in New York City to enter restaurants and other indoor venues.

DOJ opened an inquiry into Cuomo sexual harassment claims

The Justice Department launched a civil inquiry into sexual harassment claims made against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, according to state officials

Rockefeller Christmas tree 2021 illuminated

The holly, jolly, best time of the year has gotten a light-filled launch. The towering Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center has been officially turned on.

House explodes in Brooklyn injuring at least 6, displacing dozens

A house exploded overnight in the Cypress Hills section of Brooklyn sending a massive fireball into the street. A large fire ensued. At least six people were injured.

GHISLAINE MAXWELL TRIAL: Epstein pilot testifies he never saw minors, sex on planes

A longtime pilot for Jeffrey Epstein told a jury Tuesday at Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial that he never saw evidence of sexual activity on planes as he flew his boss and others.

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.

GHISLAINE MAXWELL TRIAL: Opening statements Monday in sex trafficking case

Two years after Jeffrey Epstein's suicide behind bars, a jury was selected Monday in New York City to determine a central question in the long-running sex trafficking case: Was his longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s puppet or accomplice?

Macy's Thanksgiving parade returns with all the trimmings

Balloons, floats, marching bands, clowns, and performers — and, of course, Santa Claus — once again came to the streets of Manhattan as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was no longer confined to one block or sometimes pre-taped last year.

NY school district offers remote learning due to gun violence, not coronavirus

In one New York City town, the gun violence is so bad that school officials are giving parents the option of remote learning for their kids this week.

Bronx woman used obituaries to rob houses as people attended funerals

She would scan obituaries to find out when people would be attending funerals so she could break into their homes and steal valuables.

Times Square New Year's Eve countdown back in 2021

Vaccinated people will be allowed back into Times Square for the annual New Year's Eve countdown at the end of 2021. The ball dropped into nearly deserted streets last year due to the pandemic.

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in NYC

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

2 runners stop to help fellow runner over NYC Marathon finish line

Runners in the 2021 New York City Marathon on November 7 helped a fellow participant who fell over just shy of the course’s end finish the run.

Arrest made in execution-style murder on Brooklyn street

The NYPD commissioner has announced an arrest in connection with a shocking murder caught on video in Brooklyn. The woman, who has not been identified, was arrested by police in Jacksonville, Florida.