Rep. George Santos charged by federal prosecutors

The charges are expected to be announced as early as Wednesday in the Eastern District in Brooklyn.

Fuggedaboutit: New York City accent 'diminishing,' expert warns

We all know the sound of a classic New York accent. But with more transplants settling into the city, the traditional accent seems to be slipping away.

NYC subway chokehold: Homeless man's death ruled a homicide

The death of Jordan Neely is still under investigation after he was placed in a chokehold on a New York City subway train after allegedly acting aggressively toward other passengers.

2 inmates escape from Farmville prison including man indicted on the murder of a NC deputy

Alder Marin-Sotelo, 26 and Bruce Callahan, 44 escaped “sometime" over the weekend from the Piedmont Regional Jail in Farmville, VA - according to the Prince Edward County Sheriff's Department. 

Arrest made in big multi-state identity fraud case

According to court documents, Tony Cao Li was arrested earlier this year in Utah after going on a spending spree with stolen IDs, including that of an Austin man.

Harry Belafonte, legendary entertainer and civil rights activist, dies at 96

Belafonte sold millions of records and starred on stage and screen before scaling back his career and becoming a relentless supporter of civil rights and other causes.

Aaron Rodgers traded to the New York Jets

After weeks of speculation, a 12-day cleanse, and a four-day "darkness retreat," quarterback Aaron Rodgers is finally joining the New York Jets.

Aaron Rodgers traded to Jets; details to be finalized, Packers say

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is being traded to the New York Jets, the Green Bay Packers confirm. Officials say the details of the trade have yet to be finalized.

World’s first-ever oat milk ice cream shop thrives in NYC: 'It's the bomb'

The shop was founded to keep those with food allergies in mind, Whipped general manager Hannah Keller said, adding that many in the U.S. are lactose intolerant.

Alligator found in NYC park with swallowed bathtub stopper dies, zoo says

“This was a tragic case of animal abuse," the Bronx Zoo said of the alligator, which was found suffering from severe weight loss, anemia, and other conditions.

Brooklyn woman sentenced for cheesecake poisoning of lookalike

A 47-year-old woman will spend more than 20 years behind bars for a bizarre identity-theft plot. Her weapon of choice was cheesecake laced with a powerful Russian sedative.

Lower Manhattan parking garage collapse leaves 1 dead, 5 injured

One person was killed after a parking garage collapsed in Lower Manhattan Tuesday afternoon. Crews are still checking to see if anyone else was inside.

Secret Chinese police outpost revealed in NY; 2 men arrested

Justice Department officials say two men have been arrested on charges that they helped establish a secret police outpost in New York City on behalf of the Chinese government.

75-year-old woman charged in East Harlem pickpocketing incident: NYPD

After a group of pickpockets stole $300 from her purse, a East Harlem woman is warning her fellow New Yorkers about the ongoing threat of pickpockets.