Dating or being defrauded? How romance scams target hopeless romantics

The FBI defines a romance scam as a type of fraudulent activity that occurs when a criminal, typically using an online dating platform, gains the trust of a victim through affection and romantic allure.

Nurses at 2 NYC hospitals return to work as deal ends strike

Thousands of nurses at two New York City hospitals have ended a three-day strike after reaching a tentative contract agreement.

Bills' Damar Hamlin discharged from Buffalo hospital after completing comprehensive tests

"We have completed a series of tests and evaluations... we are confident that Damar can be safely discharged to continue his rehabilitation at home and with the Bills," a statement reads in part.

7,000 nurses on strike at 2 NYC hospitals

More than 7,000 nurses are on strike at two large New York City hospitals for a second day.

Brooklyn subway shooting: Frank James pleads guilty to terrorism charges

James pleaded guilty to all 11 counts in his indictment, including 10 counts of committing a terrorist attack against a mass transit system —one for each wounded passenger.

Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin in 'critical condition' after collapse on field

The Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals game was suspended for the night after Bill's safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field following a tackle.

19-year-old suspect charged in Times Square attack on NYPD officers

Federal authorities are investigating whether the 19-year-old suspect in the attack was inspired by radical Islamic extremism.

New York OKs human composting law

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a law making her state the sixth in the nation to allow human composting as a method of burial.

Lakefront neighborhood transforms into surreal frozen wonderland after blizzard's onslaught

The community of Crystal Beach, just across the water and border from Buffalo, found itself blasted by wind-blown spray off Lake Erie for hours as temperatures dipped into single digits, freezing all the water draped along the homes' lake-facing side.

Driver with kids aboard accused of mowing down wife before stabbing her

A mother is in critical condition after her estranged husband is accused of running her down with a vehicle and then stabbing her – all while their children were aboard, police say.

Rep.-elect George Santos admits lying about background

Republican George Santos, who flipped a U.S. House seat in New York from blue to red, has admitted to making up key aspects of his educational, professional, and personal background.

The most shocking and grisly murders of 2022

A Texas doctor accused of poisoning patients with tainted IV bags and four University of Idaho students brutally slaughtered in their beds are among the most stunning crimes of 2022.

'Major disaster': Death toll rises in western New York after historic blizzard

First responders had to abandon ambulances due to white out conditions in Erie County, where at least seven people died during the Christmas blizzard.

TSA says man tried to hide gun parts in peanut butter jars

The man was arrested at JFK Airport and "guaranteed to get a lump of coal from Santa," a TSA spokesperson said.

Blizzard in Buffalo: Here's what 'zero-mile visibility' looks like

"We don't even want to be parked in it, you definitely don't want to be driving in it," the National Weather Service warned -- with video to prove their point.

Serious questions raised about GOP congressman-elect George Santos

Republican George Santos flipped a Long Island-based U.S. House seat in November. But now a report has raised serious allegations about whether Santos misrepresented his education and employment history.