Hollywood writers strike saga nears conclusion: Tentative deal reached, pending approval

Union leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no deal is yet in the works for striking actors.

New York bus crash leaves 2 dead, 43 injured on I-84 in Wawayanda

The crash involved students and chaperons from Farmingdale High School on Long Island. The bus was en route to band camp in Greeley, Pennsylvania.

Drew Barrymore stalking suspect trespasses at fashion show looking for Emma Watson, police say

Authorities say a man accused of repeatedly stalking celebrities has been arrested for barging into a dressing room at a New York City fashion show and screaming that he wanted to marry actor Emma Watson.

Hope arises: Rainbow graces New York City sky on 22nd anniversary of September 11

On the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 attacks, New York City experienced a poignant and symbolic moment as a vibrant rainbow appeared in the sky.

Remembering 9/11: New Yorkers reflect on two decades

Memories of what happened on 9/11 still sting. The magnitude of lives lost still shocks. And every year families of the victims gather to remember.

West Point time capsule ends up just being filled with gray dust, disappointing historians

An audience at the U.S. Military Academy hoped to see military relics or historical documents pulled from the box. Instead, they let out a groan after experts pried open the top and pointed a camera inside to show just a layer of sediment on the bottom.

NYC drug dealer gets 10 years in death of 'The Wire' actor Michael K. Williams

A New York City drug dealer was sentenced to 10 years in prison for providing “The Wire” actor Michael K. Williams with fentanyl-laced heroin, causing his death.

Sinkhole swallows car with driver and passenger inside after New York flooding

"I heard a loud collision and a woman screaming for help," recalled a neighbor in the a Rochester suburb. When he looked at the street, all he saw was a woman's head poking out of the hole.

Lionel Richie cancels sold-out concert 1 hour after showtime, angering NY fans

Lionel Richie was supposed to perform at Madison Square Garden with Earth, Wind & Fire on Aug. 12, but canceled the show due to weather conditions.

New York drone captures multiple sharks hunting near Long Island shore

The footage comes after a woman was bitten at Rockaway Beach in Queens, prompting the New York City Parks Department to close the beach to swimming and surfing.

Syracuse police say man who killed pit bull in stabbing lied about being attacked by dog

The Syracuse Police Department says Thomas Hemmingway is now facing a felony aggravated animal cruelty charge after investigators reviewed video footage of the July 26 incident.

O'Shae Sibley latest: High school student charged with hate-motivated murder

O'Shae Sibley was stabbed to death at a New York City gas station during a confrontation at one of the pumps, where Sibley was dancing with friends to a Beyoncé song.