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.
"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.
Whimsical Little Island that appears to float is newest park on Hudson River
A whimsical new park that appears to float on pilings above the Hudson River opened to the public just off the Manhattan shoreline Friday.
A whimsical new park that appears to float on pilings above the Hudson River opened to the public just off the Manhattan shoreline Friday.
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."
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.
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.
12-year-old fisherman wins $15K for catching 26-pound fish in upstate NY
Finnan Murphy, from Pittsford, New York, was the Grand Prize winner of the Spring LOC Derby.
Finnan Murphy, from Pittsford, New York, was the Grand Prize winner of the Spring LOC Derby.
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.
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.
Times Square shooting suspect arrested in Florida
The man accused of shooting three people in Times Square has been arrested in Florida.
The man accused of shooting three people in Times Square has been arrested in Florida.
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.
Three of Broadway’s biggest shows, Hamilton, The Lion King, and Wicked, have announced when they will resume performances.
NRA bankruptcy case dismissed, leaving group to face NY lawsuit over financial abuses
A judge dismissed the bankruptcy case, which was over whether the powerful gun-rights group could incorporate in Texas instead of New York.
A judge dismissed the bankruptcy case, which was over whether the powerful gun-rights group could incorporate in Texas instead of New York.
NYPD hunting for Times Square gunman who was aiming for brother
The gunman was reportedly trying to shoot his brother when he struck three people including a four-year-old girl.
The gunman was reportedly trying to shoot his brother when he struck three people including a four-year-old girl.
Broadway ticket sales can begin May 6 with shows cleared to resume Sept. 14: Cuomo
Ticket sales to Broadway shows can resume May 6 with performances cleared to resume starting September 14.
Ticket sales to Broadway shows can resume May 6 with performances cleared to resume starting September 14.
While de Blasio calls for fully reopening NYC on July 1, Cuomo responds it's his call
Pointing to a successful effort to vaccinate millions of New Yorkers from the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city will fully reopen on July 1.
Pointing to a successful effort to vaccinate millions of New Yorkers from the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city will fully reopen on July 1.
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.
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.
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.
1 dead, 2 hurt in shooting at Long Island Stop & Shop; suspect arrested
One person was killed and two others injured in a shooting at a Stop & Shop supermarket on Long Island on Tuesday.
One person was killed and two others injured in a shooting at a Stop & Shop supermarket on Long Island on Tuesday.
Man arrested after calling medical center to report lost cocaine: Cops
A man was arrested on Long Island after he called a medical center to say he had left his cocaine there, said police.
A man was arrested on Long Island after he called a medical center to say he had left his cocaine there, said police.
Ex-Buffalo officer wins pension after being fired for trying to stop fellow cop's chokehold on suspect
Cariol Horne, a Buffalo, New York, police officer who was fired for trying to stop another officer from using a chokehold on a handcuffed suspect, has won a years-long legal fight.
Cariol Horne, a Buffalo, New York, police officer who was fired for trying to stop another officer from using a chokehold on a handcuffed suspect, has won a years-long legal fight.
Doorman, concierge worker fired for response to hate-crime attack outside building
A doorman and a concierge worker at a luxury apartment building in Hell's Kitchen have been fired after the building owner said they did not come to the aid of 65-year-old Vilma Kari, a Filipina woman who was brutally attacked in front of them in what is being called a hate-crime attack.
A doorman and a concierge worker at a luxury apartment building in Hell's Kitchen have been fired after the building owner said they did not come to the aid of 65-year-old Vilma Kari, a Filipina woman who was brutally attacked in front of them in what is being called a hate-crime attack.
April the Giraffe, whose pregnancy was watched by millions, dies at age 20
April, the giraffe whose live-streamed pregnancy captivated the internet in 2017, has died at the age of 20.
April, the giraffe whose live-streamed pregnancy captivated the internet in 2017, has died at the age of 20.
FBI: U.S. couple tried to board ship in New Jersey to go fight for ISIS
The couple planned to travel to Yemen aboard a cargo ship in an attempt to stay away from law enforcement, according to a federal prosecutor.
The couple planned to travel to Yemen aboard a cargo ship in an attempt to stay away from law enforcement, according to a federal prosecutor.