R. Kelly accuser testifies that he sexually abused her at 17

Another accuser took the witness stand on Monday at R. Kelly’s sex-trafficking trial, testifying that the R&B superstar sexually abused her on his tour bus and in hotel rooms when she was still a high school student and an aspiring singer.

Cuomo grants clemency to father of San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin

Outgoing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday granted clemency to four people, including the father of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin.

NYC teachers, staff required to get COVID vaccine with no opt-out option

All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.

Horrifying: Man struck in head with hammer inside subway station

The NYPD has arrested a man they say was behind a horrifying assault on a man with a hammer inside a subway station in Manhattan.

'We Love NYC' concert in Central Park stopped due to lightning

The five-hour concert, intended to celebrate New York City’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, was about halfway through when the weather became an issue. Heavy rain and lightning filled the sky.

Former employee: R. Kelly lived in 'Twilight Zone' he controlled

One of R. Kelly's former employees says the singer lived in a “Twilight Zone” where he called all the shots, including when visitors could leave or order takeout food.

All Clear: Cookie jar left unattended on bench leads to Times Square closure

The NYPD gave the all-clear in Times Square Thursday afternoon after closing a portion of the typically busy zone following reports of a suspicious package.

Man questioned in brutal hatchet attack in Lower Manhattan

The NYPD was questioning a person of interest in the brutal attack with a hatchet of an unsuspecting man inside an ATM in Manhattan.

Cuomo impeachment investigation to be suspended

The Speaker of the New York State Assembly says the impeachment investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo will be suspended upon the governor's resignation taking effect on August 25.

GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin confirms Chris Cuomo's in-laws attended fundraiser

With his brother about to resign from the governorship in disgrace, Chris Cuomo's in-laws are lining up to support a GOP rival to win the next election to run the state.

Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul: Becoming governor 'not expected' but 'I am prepared'

Kathy Hochul, New York's future governor, briefly spoke in public and answered some questions from reporters. She vowed to change the work culture in the Executive Branch.

Andrew Cuomo to resign as New York's governor

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he is resigning as governor of New York on Tuesday morning as a sexual harassment case against him builds. He will step aside in 14 days.