New York joins California in asking residents to stay home to contain COVID-19

New York state moved to join California on Friday in ordering nearly all residents to stay in their homes, as governors undertook their most sweeping efforts yet to contain the coronavirus and fend off the kind of onslaught of patients that has caused southern Europe to buckle.

Family doesn’t let social distancing get in way of grandma’s 95th birthday

A New York family gathered outside to wish their grandmother a happy 95th birthday, in light of new social distancing precautions prompted by the coronavirus pandemic.

NYC orders restaurants and bars to close

Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered that all bars, restaurants, and cafes in New York City to close starting on Tuesday due to the coronavirus outbreak.

NYPD makes dozen arrests in brutal attack on girl in Brooklyn

Police in New York have arrested 12 teens in connection with the brutal attack and robbery of a girl in Brooklyn.

Girl, 15, viciously assaulted during gang robbery in Brooklyn

A 15-year-old girl was attacked and robbed by a large group in a frightening incident that was caught on camera.

Manhattan woman is first coronavirus case in New York

A 39-year-old healthcare worker who had traveled to Iran and is the first coronavirus case in New York City is recovering at her home in Manhattan, said NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Monday.

New York homes covered in ice, resemble 'Frozen' after storm brings strong winds, lake-effect snow

After temperatures dipped below freezing on Wednesday, days of persistent strong winds and heavy waves blew the water from Lake Erie ashore, encasing several homes in Hamburg, New York in ice.

Patient plays violin during brain tumor removal

An orchestra violinist played her instrument during an operation to remove a brain tumor at King’s College Hospital in London on Jan. 31, ensuring the musician’s hand movement and coordination were not accidentally damaged by surgeons.

Outrage after gunman ambushes NYPD officers twice in 12 hours

A gunman is in custody after he ambushed NYPD officers in the Bronx twice in 12 hours, wounding two in attacks that ignited outrage from officials who blamed the violence on an atmosphere of anti-police rhetoric.

NYPD sergeants union "declaring war" on Mayor de Blasio following the shootings of two officers

The man, whose name was not immediately released, was captured after he walked into a police station in the Bronx and started shooting shortly before 8 a.m. Sunday. His shots struck a lieutenant in the arm and narrowly missed other police personnel before he ran out of bullets, lay down and tossed his pistol.

Assassination attempt - NYPD officer shot in Bronx ambush

After a uniformed NYPD officer was shot in the chin and neck, Commissioner Dermot Shea said, "Let me very clear.  This was an assassination attempt."

NYPD officer, fiancee charged in death of boy on Long Island

The father of an eight-year-old boy and the father's fiancee were arrested in connection with the boy's murder on Long Island.

Harvey Weinstein appears in court for start of criminal trial in New York

Harvey Weinstein, using a walker following recent back surgery, arrived at a New York court Monday morning sporting a dark suit and disheveled hair. When asked how his back was outside the courtroom, Weinstein responded with a thin smile and a so-so gesture with his hand.

New York City ramps up security after Iranian general is killed

The mayor of New York City has ordered the NYPD to take immediate steps to protect key locations across the city after a U.S. airstrike killed Iran's top general.

New York town selling mansion for $50K - but there's a catch

The city of Auburn, New York, is selling a massive Victorian home for $50,000 - but only if interested buyers can provide a full restoration plan for the residence.