NYPD to welcome 900 new recruits in first class since pandemic
The NYPD has scheduled its first class of new recruits since the pandemic began.
Supreme Court to tackle several major cases in current term
The U.S. Supreme Court will take up several big cases during this term.
Some hospitals in crisis as US approaches record number of new daily COVID-19 cases
The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation.
Woman pushed onto subway tracks in Times Square; suspect in custody
Police have taken a man who allegedly pushed a woman onto the subway tracks in Times Square into custody.
Kushner friend charged with cyberstalking during divorce
A friend of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner who was once offered a low-level administration position has been charged with cyberstalking during a heated divorce.
Virus hospitalizations reach 1,000 in NY, highest since June
The number of people hospitalized in New York because of the coronavirus has climbed back over 1,000.
Early voting begins in New York on Saturday
New York State is about to undertake early voting in a Presidential election for the first time in the state's history.
Blind athlete aims for Tokyo with new guide dog by her side
One Long Island teen says she felt hopeless after she lost her sight until she found a new passion and a new friend.
Dead animal and brick left at NY congressman's house
The brick and the animal were found at Republican Rep. Tom Reed's house Friday morning, police said.
NYC reaches highest number of traffic deaths of de Blasio era
More than 200 people have died in crashes in New York City’s streets so far this year, a pace that will outdo the last five years.
Federal charges: 'Boogaloo Bois' member fired 13 rounds into 3rd Precinct during Minneapolis riots
A self-described member of the anti-government extremist group the “Boogaloo Bois” is facing federal charges for allegedly firing 13 rounds into the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct during the civil unrest over the death of George Floyd in May.
Study: Up to 80% of Americans follow politics casually or not at all
Researchers find that most Americans follow politics casually, or not at all.
Manhattan average rent falls below $3,000 for first time since 2011
The average rent in Manhattan has dropped below $3,000 for the first time since 2011.
Massive layoffs, service cuts could hit MTA in 2021
Without $12B in stimulus funds, the MTA says it could begin major service cuts and layoffs.
Florida mom defends her family in gunfight during armed home invasion
A Florida mom grabbed a pistol and got into a shootout with armed home invasion suspects in order to defend her husband and 7-year-old son.
Study: U.S. facing 500,000 COVID-19 deaths by end of February 2021
A new study says over half a million Americans could die as a result of COVID-19 by the end of February 2021, but if everyone wore a mask, 130,000 lives could be saved.
Man who bought guns that terrorists used to kill 14 in 2015 San Bernardino massacre gets 20 years
Enrique Marquez Jr., the man who bought two rifles that terrorists used to kill 14 people in a 2015 terror attack in San Bernardino, California, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
LI grocery threatened with boycotts after offering Trump supporter discount
A Suffolk County grocery store owner is facing boycott threats because he offered a 20% discount to Trump supporters – even after he said he would honor the deal for Biden backers, too.
US records over 71,000 new COVID-19 cases in highest single-day increase since July
Texas, California, Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Ohio, North Carolina, Michigan and Indiana were among states that saw the highest increases in new coronavirus cases.
Jacob Lawrence painting missing for 60 years found
The vivid panel depicts Shays' Rebellion, the 1786–'87 tax revolt in western Massachusetts.