Baptists and Walmart criticize Confederate-themed Mississippi flag
Mississippi has the last state flag that includes the Confederate battle emblem.
Mississippi has the last state flag that includes the Confederate battle emblem.
NYC launches task force to target illegal fireworks
Fireworks are illegal in New York but legal in nearby Pennsylvania, where several fireworks retailers are located near its borders with New Jersey and New York.
Fireworks are illegal in New York but legal in nearby Pennsylvania, where several fireworks retailers are located near its borders with New Jersey and New York.
Apple introduces hand-washing feature on Apple Watch with 20-second countdown timer
The watch can pick up signs that the wearer is at a sink, based on motion sensors and the sound of water.
The watch can pick up signs that the wearer is at a sink, based on motion sensors and the sound of water.
Pianists from Juilliard performing at Grand Central Terminal
MTA Metro-North welcomes back visitors and commuters to Grand Central Terminal with a grand performance. Pianists from The Juilliard School are performing on a Steinway & Sons piano, underneath the iconic constellation ceiling until 7 pm Tuesday.
MTA Metro-North welcomes back visitors and commuters to Grand Central Terminal with a grand performance. Pianists from The Juilliard School are performing on a Steinway & Sons piano, underneath the iconic constellation ceiling until 7 pm Tuesday.
Shocking video shows homeless man set on fire with fireworks in Harlem
A disturbing video shows someone lighting a firework and throwing it at a man lying on the street in Harlem. The firework explodes as the suspect runs off.
A disturbing video shows someone lighting a firework and throwing it at a man lying on the street in Harlem. The firework explodes as the suspect runs off.
Disney World workers petition to delay reopening of parks
The theme parks are set to begin reopening July 11.
The theme parks are set to begin reopening July 11.
Complaint file unveiled of cop fired for chokehold death of Eric Garner
Records show that former Police Officer Daniel Pantaleo was the subject of seven complaints to the Civilian Complaint Review Board before the death of Eric Garner.
Records show that former Police Officer Daniel Pantaleo was the subject of seven complaints to the Civilian Complaint Review Board before the death of Eric Garner.
NYPD response to new chokehold video sign of 'unprecedented times,' says Shea
The swift action of suspending a New York City police officer after he was seen on video putting a Black man in what officials say was a banned chokehold is a sign of “unprecedented times,” Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said Monday.
The swift action of suspending a New York City police officer after he was seen on video putting a Black man in what officials say was a banned chokehold is a sign of “unprecedented times,” Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said Monday.
NJ State Trooper injured in crash
A NJ State Trooper was injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the southbound New Jersey Turnpike in Cranbury.
A NJ State Trooper was injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the southbound New Jersey Turnpike in Cranbury.
Small dog helps foil robbery at Brooklyn pharmacy
A small dog helped foil a robbery inside a pharmacy in East Flatbush. The NYPD shared video of the incident on June 9.
A small dog helped foil a robbery inside a pharmacy in East Flatbush. The NYPD shared video of the incident on June 9.
NYPD investigating after video appears to show officer using chokehold on man in Queens
The NYPD says that an officer has been suspended without pay as it investigates video that appeared on social media.
The NYPD says that an officer has been suspended without pay as it investigates video that appeared on social media.
Many complains over increase in fireworks in NYC
Fireworks in New York City have become a major nuisance for many residents.
Fireworks in New York City have become a major nuisance for many residents.
COVID-19 contact tracing apps raise privacy concerns
As companies work to roll out contact tracing apps to stop the spread of coronavirus, some are raising concerns over privacy violations.
As companies work to roll out contact tracing apps to stop the spread of coronavirus, some are raising concerns over privacy violations.
Alternate side parking rules return June 22; mayor calls for permanent changes
After months of alternate side parking rules mostly suspended, they're back in effect starting Monday, June 22.
After months of alternate side parking rules mostly suspended, they're back in effect starting Monday, June 22.
Teens busted for St. Patrick's Cathedral graffiti
The NYPD arrested two teenagers for allegedly spraying graffiti on St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City during protests and unrest over the death of George Floyd.
The NYPD arrested two teenagers for allegedly spraying graffiti on St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City during protests and unrest over the death of George Floyd.
Advocates call for the removal of school safety officers from NYC public schools
A coalition of parents, students, educators, and mental health providers and advocates say they want school safety agents out of New York City's public schools.
A coalition of parents, students, educators, and mental health providers and advocates say they want school safety agents out of New York City's public schools.
Man, 80, dragged along street during robbery in the Bronx
Police want to find the man who robbed an elderly man of a backpack while throwing him to the ground and dragging him.
Police want to find the man who robbed an elderly man of a backpack while throwing him to the ground and dragging him.
NYC Council signs sweeping package of police reform bills
The New York City Council signed a packaged of bills aimed at reforming the NYPD, while Attorney General Letitita James blasted the NYPD and Mayor De Blasio for ignoring invitations to testify about the NYPD's treatment of protesters.
The New York City Council signed a packaged of bills aimed at reforming the NYPD, while Attorney General Letitita James blasted the NYPD and Mayor De Blasio for ignoring invitations to testify about the NYPD's treatment of protesters.
NY City Council signs package of police reform bills.
The New York City Council passed into law a number of bills aimed at reforming the NYPD on Thursday.
The New York City Council passed into law a number of bills aimed at reforming the NYPD on Thursday.
Calls to removed uniformed safety agents from NYC public schools
A coalition of parents, students, educators, and mental health providers and advocates say they want school safety agents out of New York City's public schools.
A coalition of parents, students, educators, and mental health providers and advocates say they want school safety agents out of New York City's public schools.