NYC announces new vaccine mandate for all private sector employers

Beginning Dec. 27, all private-sector employers in New York City must require that their employees be fully vaccinated for the coronavirus, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.

NYC vaccine mandate includes children as young as 5

Children as young as 5 years old will be required to get vaccines in New York City to enter restaurants and other indoor venues.

Trumps lawyers appear in court in rape accuser's lawsuit

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump appeared before a federal appeals court Friday to argue that the U.S. government should take his place as the defendant in a defamation lawsuit filed by a writer who accused him of rape.

5 cases of omicron variant detected in New York

At least five people in New York have been infected with the omicron variant of the coronavirus. Four of the cases are in New York City and one is in Suffolk County.

DOJ opened an inquiry into Cuomo sexual harassment claims

The Justice Department launched a civil inquiry into sexual harassment claims made against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, according to state officials

1st confirmed omicron variant case in Minnesota connected to NY anime convention

The first case of the omicron variant of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday. The confirmation comes one day after the first U.S. cases of the omicron variant were detected in California.

2 US cities make 2021 top 10 list of most expensive cities in the world

Every year, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) compares nearly 200 cities around the world for general costs of goods and services and determines the most expensive cities to live in. This year, two U.S. cities made the cut.

Man with loaded gun arrested outside of UN headquarters in Manhattan

The NYPD arrested a man with a gun outside of the United Nations building in Manhattan after an hours-long- standoff on Thursday.

'Get tested' after anime convention attendee at Javits Center tests positive for omicron variant

New York officials were urging anyone who attended the NYC Anime 2021 convention at the Javits Center to get tested for COVID after an attendee contracted the omicron variant last month.

Rockefeller Christmas tree 2021 illuminated

The holly, jolly, best time of the year has gotten a light-filled launch. The towering Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center has been officially turned on.

House explodes in Brooklyn injuring at least 6, displacing dozens

A house exploded overnight in the Cypress Hills section of Brooklyn sending a massive fireball into the street. A large fire ensued. At least six people were injured.

CNN suspends Chris Cuomo for helping in brother's scandal

The CNN anchor had pressed sources for information on his brother's accusers and reported back to the governor's staff, and was active helping to craft their response to the charges, according to emails and a transcript of his testimony before investigators working for New York's attorney general.

GHISLAINE MAXWELL TRIAL: Epstein pilot testifies he never saw minors, sex on planes

A longtime pilot for Jeffrey Epstein told a jury Tuesday at Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial that he never saw evidence of sexual activity on planes as he flew his boss and others.

Drug safe havens given OK in NYC in effort to curb overdoses

The first officially authorized safe havens for people to use heroin and other narcotics have been cleared to open in New York City in hopes of curbing overdoses.

GHISLAINE MAXWELL TRIAL: Opening statements Monday in sex trafficking case

Two years after Jeffrey Epstein's suicide behind bars, a jury was selected Monday in New York City to determine a central question in the long-running sex trafficking case: Was his longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s puppet or accomplice?

No omicron variant cases detected in NYC yet, mayor says

There were no confirmed cases of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus detected in New York City as of Monday, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio.

NY awards first round of vax scholarships for kids 5 to 11

Ten preteens from around New York have won college scholarships for 5-to-11-year-olds who get vaccinated against COVID-19.

'It's Coming' - Gov. Hochul declares State of Emergency in NY amid omicron fears

"We continue to see warning signs of spikes this upcoming winter and while the new Omicron variant has yet to be detected in New York State, it's coming," Hochul said.

Macy's Thanksgiving parade returns with all the trimmings

Balloons, floats, marching bands, clowns, and performers — and, of course, Santa Claus — once again came to the streets of Manhattan as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was no longer confined to one block or sometimes pre-taped last year.