Meteor causes fireball and loud boom over NY, several other states
A large bang heard over central New York on Wednesday afternoon was likely caused by the sonic boom from a meteor falling to the earth.
A large bang heard over central New York on Wednesday afternoon was likely caused by the sonic boom from a meteor falling to the earth.
Video: Sharks attack school of fish off New York City beach
Drone footage shows a school of bunker fish twisting and turning as some sharks give chase.
Drone footage shows a school of bunker fish twisting and turning as some sharks give chase.
1917 time capsule found under floor of historic grist mill on Long Island
The 18th-century Roslyn Grist Mill has been under restoration since 2018. Workers recently found a bottle hidden under the floor.
The 18th-century Roslyn Grist Mill has been under restoration since 2018. Workers recently found a bottle hidden under the floor.
Three hospitalized after speeding vehicle strikes Uber, police say
Three people were hospitalized after a speeding car struck an Uber vehicle in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.
Three people were hospitalized after a speeding car struck an Uber vehicle in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.
New York couple has given 10,000 backpacks, 200 gallons of sanitizer to homeless during pandemic
Two New York men started a charity to give away thousands of free backpacks to the homeless, filled with hygiene and health items.
Two New York men started a charity to give away thousands of free backpacks to the homeless, filled with hygiene and health items.
NYC to reopen schools, even as virus spread intensifies
New York City will reopen its school system to in-person learning, and increase the number of days a week many children attend class, even as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies.
New York City will reopen its school system to in-person learning, and increase the number of days a week many children attend class, even as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies.
NYPD cops who survived shootout now recuperating at home
Police Officer Joseph Murphy and Police Officer Christopher Wells were released from Jamaica Hospital on Thanksgiving.
Police Officer Joseph Murphy and Police Officer Christopher Wells were released from Jamaica Hospital on Thanksgiving.
Gunmen open fire shooting 7 people, killing one in Brooklyn
The NYPD is looking for at least two gunmen who opened fire at a party in Brooklyn injuring six people and killing one person.
The NYPD is looking for at least two gunmen who opened fire at a party in Brooklyn injuring six people and killing one person.
ALS Ice Bucket challenge co-founder Pat Quinn dies at age 37
Rest in peace, Pat Quinn. The "Ice Bucket Challenge" raised more than $200 million for ALS-Lou Gehrig's research. It was one of the first truly viral social media phenomenons.
Rest in peace, Pat Quinn. The "Ice Bucket Challenge" raised more than $200 million for ALS-Lou Gehrig's research. It was one of the first truly viral social media phenomenons.
Cuomo to receive International Emmy for virus briefings
Andrew Cuomo is set to soon receive an International Emmy award for his once-daily televised briefings on the coronavirus pandemic.
Andrew Cuomo is set to soon receive an International Emmy award for his once-daily televised briefings on the coronavirus pandemic.
Owl found inside Rockefeller Christmas tree after 3 days without food
A small owl was found among the branches of this year's Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
A small owl was found among the branches of this year's Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
Adorable owl rescued from Rockefeller Christmas tree
The owl had not had anything to eat or drink in 3 days, so the center gave him fluids and "all the mice he will eat."
The owl had not had anything to eat or drink in 3 days, so the center gave him fluids and "all the mice he will eat."
NYC schools go all-remote; Cuomo warns of 'astronomical' positive test rates in state
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
Nearly 90K sex abuse claims filed in Boy Scouts bankruptcy
Close to 90,000 sexual abuse claims have been filed against the Boy Scouts of America.
Close to 90,000 sexual abuse claims have been filed against the Boy Scouts of America.
DHS acting head Chad Wolf didn't have authority to suspend DACA, judge says
A federal judge in New York has ruled that Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf assumed his position unlawfully. U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis's ruling invalidates Wolf’s suspension of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which shields young people from deportation.
A federal judge in New York has ruled that Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf assumed his position unlawfully. U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis's ruling invalidates Wolf’s suspension of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which shields young people from deportation.
Arrest made in Manhattan attack on actor Rick Moranis
Police have made an arrest in the random attack on actor Rick Moranis on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
Police have made an arrest in the random attack on actor Rick Moranis on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree goes up
A 75-foot Norway spruce arrived Saturday at New York City's Rockefeller Center to serve as one of the world's most famous Christmas trees.
A 75-foot Norway spruce arrived Saturday at New York City's Rockefeller Center to serve as one of the world's most famous Christmas trees.
NY elects two openly gay Black men to Congress
New York Democrats Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres have become the first openly gay Black men to be elected to Congress.
New York Democrats Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres have become the first openly gay Black men to be elected to Congress.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wins re-election
The Democrat, who represents parts of the Bronx and Queens, defeated Republican John Cummings, a teacher and former police officer.
The Democrat, who represents parts of the Bronx and Queens, defeated Republican John Cummings, a teacher and former police officer.
'Trump Train' blocks traffic on major roadways in NY, NJ
Car caravans full of supporters of President Donald Trump hit the road Sunday afternoon, blocking traffic along several major roadways in New York and New Jersey.
Car caravans full of supporters of President Donald Trump hit the road Sunday afternoon, blocking traffic along several major roadways in New York and New Jersey.