Eric Adams drops out of NYC mayor’s race after insisting he’d stay the course
With Adams out of the race, the battle for City Hall may ultimately hinge on whether voters rally behind a single alternative to Mamdani.
New York man arrested, charged with murdering parents after confessing in TV news interview
In an interview with the local CBS station, Lorenz Kraus told a journalist that he strangled his parents in 2017.
Missing New York girl found in Chicago area with 2 men in US illegally: officials
A missing girl from New York was found last week in a Chicago suburb with two men who authorities said were in the country illegally.
Secret Service dismantles telecom threat capable of crippling NYC cell service
The U.S. Secret Service has dismantled a massive hidden telecom network in New York. Investigators say the system could have crippled cell towers and jammed 911 calls.
NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, over 70 others arrested at ICE protest
“This afternoon I faced arrest alongside dozens of New Yorkers in a nonviolent civil disobedience to demand oversight of ICE’s inhumane detention practices," Williams said.
Deadly opioid found on Long Island for 1st time; more potent than fentanyl
A dangerous discovery was made during a narcotics raid on Long Island last month, prompting a warning from drug enforcement officials.
NY judge dismisses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand
A judge dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in NY state's case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state's second-degree murder charges against the Ivy League graduate.
VIDEO: Dashcam captures Honda sedan flying over freeway
During peak rush hour, a car went completely airborne over a busy freeway, flying over six lanes of traffic – and it was all caught on camera.
Hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued after getting lost in NY mountains
A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.
'I am angry': Mamdani on reports of Trump offering Adams a job
“What do these people actually stand for besides power?" New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani addresses reports Trump may offer Mayor Adams a job in his administration.
Which nations have won the FIFA World Cup, and which country has the most wins?
The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious tournament in international soccer, but its list of champions is a very exclusive club. Since the first tournament in 1930, only eight countries have managed to lift the coveted trophy.
Trump to attend NYC Yankees game on 9/11 anniversary
President Trump will travel to the Bronx to attend the Yankees game on the anniversary of 9/11.
'Heroic actions': Army football player saves driver from fiery crash
A West Point cadet is being praised for their heroic actions after rescuing a man from a burning vehicle in New York’s Hudson Valley.
See it: Umbrella mistaken for assault rifle sparks mall lockdown
One person reported seeing the man "cock" the alleged gun "and sling it over his shoulder," according to a local news report.
Tour bus headed to NYC crashes on Thruway; 5 dead
Police said five people are dead in a crash involving a tour bus headed to New York City on the New York Thruway on Friday.
Hurricane Erin making closest approach to US with massive waves, dangerous rip currents
Hurricane Erin remains a powerful Category 2 hurricane with winds of 110 mph. However, the National Hurricane Center said additional strengthening is likely over the next day or so, and Erin could become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) by Wednesday night.
Oklahoma to test teachers from New York, California for ‘radical leftist ideology’
Oklahoma will require teacher applicants from California and New York to pass a certification exam created by the conservative media group PragerU.
Brian Flores' racial discrimination claims against NFL can go to trial, appeals court rules
In February 2022, Flores sued the NFL and several teams claiming racial discrimination ran rampant through the league's hiring process, particularly against Black coaches.
Texas Democrats flee state, Republicans issue arrest warrants in redistricting fight
Texas House Democrats held a press conference on Monday to explain their decision to break quorum and leave the state, while Republicans issued civil arrest warrants for the absent lawmakers in an attempt to compel their return.
Gov. Abbott orders arrest of Texas Democrats in legislative standoff
Texas Democrats have fled the state to block a vote on a new redistricting map. Gov. Abbott has ordered their arrest, stalling critical legislation and raising legal questions.