Lady Liberty stands tall – amid lightning strike in NY Harbor
How strong is Lady Liberty? Strong enough to withstand a lightning strike.
How strong is Lady Liberty? Strong enough to withstand a lightning strike.
Prosecutors: Man faked his own death, forged death certificate to avoid jail -- but typo gave him away
A Long Island criminal defendant tried faking his death to avoid a jail sentence, but the phony death certificate his lawyer submitted had a glaring spelling error that made it a dead giveaway for a fraud, prosecutors said Tuesday.
A Long Island criminal defendant tried faking his death to avoid a jail sentence, but the phony death certificate his lawyer submitted had a glaring spelling error that made it a dead giveaway for a fraud, prosecutors said Tuesday.
3 NYC men charged with murder after drive-by shooting that killed dad in front of daughter, police say
Three men have been arrested in connection with the death of a New York City man who was fatally shot while walking with his young daughter during a violent July Fourth weekend, authorities said Thursday.
Three men have been arrested in connection with the death of a New York City man who was fatally shot while walking with his young daughter during a violent July Fourth weekend, authorities said Thursday.
Fears of Hudson River flooding Lincoln Tunnel after water gushes in
No, that wasn’t the Hudson River leaking into the Lincoln Tunnel as anxious commuters sat in their cars fearing the worst.
No, that wasn’t the Hudson River leaking into the Lincoln Tunnel as anxious commuters sat in their cars fearing the worst.
NYPD Chief Monahan, other officers hurt in clash with marchers on Brooklyn Bridge
A group of Black Lives Matter protesters charged police on the Brooklyn Bridge as they lead the way for clergy and people taking part in a peace march across the Brooklyn Bridge Wednesday, according to cops.
A group of Black Lives Matter protesters charged police on the Brooklyn Bridge as they lead the way for clergy and people taking part in a peace march across the Brooklyn Bridge Wednesday, according to cops.
Red-winged blackbird photographed hitching a ride on bald eagle’s back
New York wildlife officials shared a rare photograph Monday of a red-winged blackbird hitching a ride on the back of a hunting bald eagle.
New York wildlife officials shared a rare photograph Monday of a red-winged blackbird hitching a ride on the back of a hunting bald eagle.
Cops search for man who threw red paint on BLM mural outside Trump Tower
The NYPD is investigating what appears to be vandalism of the Black Lives Matter mural painted last week outside Trump Tower.
The NYPD is investigating what appears to be vandalism of the Black Lives Matter mural painted last week outside Trump Tower.
Black Lives Matter mural painted in front of Trump Tower in Manhattan
After a delay at the last minute, a giant, city-funded 'Black Lives Matter' mural was expected to be painted on 5th Avenue in front of Trump Tower Thursday.
After a delay at the last minute, a giant, city-funded 'Black Lives Matter' mural was expected to be painted on 5th Avenue in front of Trump Tower Thursday.
Vandals cut down 9/11 Memorial flagpole in New York village
Washingtonville Police Chief Brian Zaccaro told the newspaper that those behind the vandalism used a tool to sever the flagpole about five feet from its base and then scrawled a message on the part left standing.
Washingtonville Police Chief Brian Zaccaro told the newspaper that those behind the vandalism used a tool to sever the flagpole about five feet from its base and then scrawled a message on the part left standing.
Father shot dead walking daughter across street in the Bronx
The NYPD has released security camera video of the drive-by shooting of a father as he crossed the street with his young daughter in the Bronx.
The NYPD has released security camera video of the drive-by shooting of a father as he crossed the street with his young daughter in the Bronx.
Frederick Douglass statue torn down at NY park
A statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass was ripped from its base in Rochester on the anniversary of one of his most famous speeches, delivered in that city in 1852.
A statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass was ripped from its base in Rochester on the anniversary of one of his most famous speeches, delivered in that city in 1852.
Spirit Airlines passenger removed from flight for not wearing mask
A Spirit Airlines passenger was removed from a flight from LaGuardia airport to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday for refusing to wear a mask.
A Spirit Airlines passenger was removed from a flight from LaGuardia airport to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday for refusing to wear a mask.
Man arrested on charges of slashing 2-year-old boy in the face near Morningside Park
Police in New York have arrested a man who is accused of attacking a toddler in upper Manhattan on Wednesday.
Police in New York have arrested a man who is accused of attacking a toddler in upper Manhattan on Wednesday.
Jeffrey Epstein confidant Ghislaine Maxwell arrested on sex abuse charges
Socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested on sex abuse charges related to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
Socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested on sex abuse charges related to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
Trump: Washington Square Arch vandals should face federal charges
Trump is calling for two suspects to turn themselves in on federal charges for vandalizing statues of George Washington in New York City.
Trump is calling for two suspects to turn themselves in on federal charges for vandalizing statues of George Washington in New York City.
Disturbing video shows NYC thief choke, rob woman in broad daylight
A thief choked and robbed a woman in broad daylight in New York City before calmly walking away, in a disturbing incident caught on video.
A thief choked and robbed a woman in broad daylight in New York City before calmly walking away, in a disturbing incident caught on video.
NY, NJ, and CT order quarantine for visitors from states with high infection numbers
The governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are ordering a mandatory 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high COVID-19 cases. They made the announcement on Wednesday morning in a joint news conference.
The governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are ordering a mandatory 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high COVID-19 cases. They made the announcement on Wednesday morning in a joint news conference.
Statue of Theodore Roosevelt to be removed from outside museum
The American Museum of Natural History will remove a prominent statue of Theodore Roosevelt from its entrance after years of objections that it symbolizes colonial expansion and racial discrimination, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday.
The American Museum of Natural History will remove a prominent statue of Theodore Roosevelt from its entrance after years of objections that it symbolizes colonial expansion and racial discrimination, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday.
Video shows small dog helping to foil NYC pharmacy robbery
New York City police have released surveillance video showing a yapping small dog helping to foil a stick-up at a New York City mom-and-pop pharmacy.
New York City police have released surveillance video showing a yapping small dog helping to foil a stick-up at a New York City mom-and-pop pharmacy.
Woman, 92, thrown to ground in random attack; suspect charged
A 92-year-old woman is recovering from a vicious assault in Gramercy Park.
A 92-year-old woman is recovering from a vicious assault in Gramercy Park.