Stormy Daniels takes the stand in Michael Avenatti fraud trial

Stormy Daniels took her star turn on the witness stand Thursday at California lawyer Michael Avenatti’s trial, telling a jury Avenatti “stole from me and lied to me.”

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will retire

Justice Stephen Breyer, a liberal, will reportedly retire from the U.S. Supreme Court. President Joe Biden has pledged to nominate a Black woman to the bench.

Mayor Adams on gun crime: NYC will 'crack down on trigger pullers'

"We are going to go to 30 precincts where 80% of the gun violence is now located and crack down on trigger pullers," Adams told FOX 5 NY.

Biden to meet with NYC mayor to discuss crime

President Joe Biden plans to travel to New York City next week to meet with Mayor Eric Adams as the city has suffered from several high-profile crimes.

Murals for Mamba: Kobe Bryant’s legacy honored through art

There are multiple locations worldwide embellished in purple and gold as numerous artists have expressed their admiration for Kobe Bryant by painting ravishing murals in his honor.

NY indoor mask mandate stays in place after confusing day

An appeals judge in New York is leaving the state's indoor mask mandate in place while state officials appeal another court's ruling that the mandate is unconstitutional.

NY Bail Reform: Mayor Adams' call for changes faces resistance

Mayor Eric Adams wants the state's bail reform law to be changed so that judges could determine if a person arrested is too dangerous to remain on the streets before their trial.

Biden administration officially withdraws COVID-19 vaccine rule

The Biden administration has officially withdrawn a rule that would have required workers at big companies to get vaccinated or face regular COVID testing requirements.

US to move faster to address unfair, deceptive airline consumer practices

The department is planning on creating more regulations regarding refunds, baggage costs and other fees, and this rule will ensure the policies are enacted in a more timely manner.

New York judge overturns state's mask mandate

Supreme Court Judge Thomas Rademaker said the Department of Health didn't have the legal authority to implement the mandate under the governor's current pandemic powers, which are limited.

Judges approve request for special grand jury in Trump election probe

Fulton County Superior Court judges on Monday approved a request by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to impanel a special purpose grand jury to investigate possible attempts to disrupt the 2020 election.

Biden calls Fox News reporter Peter Doocy a ‘stupid son of a bitch’ following inflation question

When asked a question about inflation by Fox News reporter Peter Doocy during a Monday press conference, President Joe Biden — apparently thinking his microphone was off — called Doocy a “stupid son of a bitch.”

NYC to set up gun checks at entry points as gun violence surges

Mayor Adams says that despite the NYPD taking around 6,000 guns off of the streets last year, new guns are arriving every day.

Michael Avenatti theft trial in Stormy Daniels case begins in Manhattan

Michael Avenatti stole nearly $300,000 in book proceeds from porn star Stormy Daniels, a prosecutor told jurors at the start of his trial.

Avenatti rants about Michael Cohen outside of Manhattan court

Michael Avenatti was not shying away from the cameras on Monday as he entered A court for his second trial in New York City.

Russian invasion of Ukraine concerns soaring, here’s what’s happening

Tensions are soaring between Russia, Ukraine and the West. Here’s an overview of what’s happening in the region, and how it could impact the U.S.

Man pushed onto subway tracks in Lower Manhattan

Just a week after a woman was shoved to her death, a man was pushed off of a subway platform in Manhattan, but this time the victim is expected to survive.

After NYPD officer shot, Adams to lay out plan to address gun violence

“We are going to lay out what is the blueprint for safety and show we got here because that's the question we have to answer,” Adams said.

Vigil for Bronx baby shot in the face by stray bullet

1-year-old Catherine Arias underwent brain surgery Friday after she was shot int he face earlier in the week.

NY COVID positivity rate hits single digits, school mask mandate stays

Despite the positivity rate dropping, Hochul said she is not willing to commit to lifting the state's school mask mandate on February 21, when it is set to expire.