Facebook prepares for Chauvin trial verdict, restricts posts inciting violence

Facebook is taking several steps in an effort to prevent violence and misinformation in the aftermath of the coming Derek Chauvin murder trial verdict, which jurors are deliberating.

NYPD agrees to limit use of sound cannons

The New York Police Department has agreed to limit its use of sound cannons on crowds to settle claims that the devices caused hearing damage, dizziness and migraines.

Man threw Molotov cocktail at NYPD, authorities say

Authorities say the suspect threw a lit Molotov cocktail at officers when he was pulled over before trying to drive away and crashing.

NJ man vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson shot in ICU after contracting COVID-19

A man from Edison, New Jersey is fighting for his life after contracting COVID-19 and despite having been vaccinated with the Johnson & Johnson shot.

NYPD searching for missing Bronx 16-year-old

Authorities say that Michelle Scott was last seen around 2 p.m. on April 15 near her home in the Unionport section of the Bronx. 

Man with rifle and ammo arrested in Times Square subway station

Police say 18-year-old Saddiq Teague was sitting on a subway platform with an unloaded AK-47 rifle and ammunition.

FDNY: Overloaded power strip caused Queens fire

New York City fire marshals say an overloaded power strip caused an apartment fire in Queens that injured 21 people, including 16 firefighters.

Ex-NYPD cop admits to obstruction in murder-for-hire plot

A former New York City police officer has pleaded guilty to an obstruction charge in a murder-for-hire plot that authorities say sought the death of her husband and her boyfriend's teenage daughter.

Man charged with murder caught after mistaken release

A man charged with murder who was mistakenly released from a New York City jail more than a month ago has been taken back into custody.

Woman fatally shot at Bronx construction site; boyfriend attacks suspect

Police say a woman was shot and killed while working as a construction-site flagger in a seaside Bronx community, and her boyfriend witnessed the attack and chased the gunman down.

NYPD IDs 4 men arrested for body found in car trunk

The NYPD has identified three men who were arrested after the body of a woman was found wrapped in the trunk of a car on Long Island.

NYC 'Incel' teen held without bail on federal bomb threat charge

A teenager who authorities say touts himself as subscribing to an online subculture that has been linked to violent attacks has been ordered held without bail after his arrest on a bomb threat charge.

4 men arrested after woman's body found in car's trunk: Cops

Four men were arrested after the body of a woman was found wrapped in the trunk of a car on Long Island, said police.