Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks show to return, full-scale

A full-scale fireworks show by Macy's will return this year to celebrate the nation's independence and the rebirth of New York City.

NYPD: Vandals 'desecrated' Vietnam memorial in Queens

The office of Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz posted a video showing Parks Department workers covering up profane graffiti scrawled on a Vietnam memorial in Elmhurst.

Charges: Man sexually assaulted 6-year-old boy in Brooklyn Park porta potty

An 18-year-old man has been charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly sexually assaulting a 6-year-old boy in the porta potty of a park in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota last week.

Hunt for Queens man who raped 3 teen girls, cops say

The NYPD is on the hunt for a man from Queens who they say raped three 13-year-old girls on separate occasions.

Judge agrees to appoint 'special master' in Giuliani Ukraine probe

A judge said Friday that he will appoint a "special master" to protect attorney-client privilege in the investigation of Rudy Giuliani's interactions with Ukrainian officials.

Woman in racist Central Park confrontation sues over firing

The white woman who was widely condemned and fired after a videotaped dispute with a Black man in Central Park over an unleashed dog has filed a lawsuit against her former employer.

NYC schools to be in-person only in September, de Blasio says

"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Good Samaritans reunite New York man with family two weeks after going missing

A Wendy's shift supervisor recognized him from their time together at school. "I saw him walk in and it instantly brought upon this feeling. Holy crap – it’s him."

NY offering unvaccinated chance to win $5 million in exchange for COVID shot

In an effort to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the state is offering scratch-off lottery tickets and a chance to win $5 million.

Gov. Cuomo set to earn $5 million from pandemic leadership book

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was paid a $3.1 million advance to write his COVID-19 leadership book, "American Crisis," last year as the pandemic gripped the world. He will earn another $2 million over the next two years.

The Lion King, Hamilton, Wicked announce reopening dates

Three of Broadway’s biggest shows, Hamilton, The Lion King, and Wicked, have announced when they will resume performances.

Rudy Giuliani's NYC home, office reportedly searched by federal investigators

Federal investigators executed a search warrant at the Manhattan home of former President Donald Trump’s attorney Rudy Giuliani, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

NYPD officer killed in hit-and-run while directing traffic on expressway

NYPD Officer Anastasios Tsakos was directing traffic after a crash on a highway when he was killed by a hit-and-run driver. Police said the woman behind the wheel was intoxicated and driving with a suspended license.