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.
FBI: Brian Laundrie claimed responsibility for Gabby Petito's death in notebook found near his body
The FBI released its final update on the Gabby Petito investigation, saying a review of the notebook found near Brian Laundrie's remains showed he claimed responsibility for her death.
Gabby Petito family thanks law enforcement
The family of Gabby Petito has issued a statement thanking various law enforcement agencies for their work in the disappearance and murder case involving their daughter and Brian Laundrie.
Rudy Giuliani associate gets 1 year in prison in campaign donation case
Igor Fruman, who helped facilitate illegal foreign campaign contributions in the Ukraine has been sentenced to 1 year in prison for giving a Russian's cash to US politicians.
Pete Davidson and Colin Jost buy Staten Island ferry boat
"Saturday Night Live" comics Pete Davidson and Colin Jost have purchased a Staten Island Ferry boat plans to turn it into New York's hottest club.
Teacher gives COVID vaccine to teen, Long Island prosecutors say
A Long Island teacher was arraigned on a felony charge after she was accused of illegally giving a coronavirus vaccine to a teenager.
FDNY Commissioner Nigro to retire in February
Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro has served in the top job for nearly eight years. He will step down on Feb. 16.
Woman busted for spitting on boy, making anti-Semitic comment, NYPD says
Cops have charged a 21-year-old Brooklyn woman with aggravated harassment as a hate crime in connection with spitting on a boy and spewing hateful comments and him and other kids.
Girl, 11, in critical condition after being struck by driver with suspended license
An 11-year-old girl was in critical condition in a Queens hospital after she was struck by a driver with a suspended license, said police.
Bronx bodega attack: Worker stabbed, another pistol-whipped
Two Bronx bodega workers were attacked in a robbery early on Friday morning. One was stabbed and the other pistol-whipped.
Omicron may have been in NYC before it was discovered in South Africa
A study of wastewater in New York City shows that the omicron variant of COVID-19 was probably in the city before scientists in South Africa discovered the omicron variant existed.
Meat Loaf, ‘Bat Out of Hell’ rock superstar, dies at 74: 'Our hearts are broken'
Meat Loaf, the heavyweight rock superstar loved by millions for his "Bat Out of Hell" album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as "Paradise By the Dashboard Light," has died. He was 74.
Cops shoot suspect; fatally wounded gunman flees into Bronx River, NYPD says
An armed man who had apparently broken into an apartment fired on NYPD police officers and then tried to get away by jumping out the window, running into a park, and then fleeing into the Bronx River.
Baby shot in face in NYC
A baby was fighting for her life after she was shot in the face in the Bronx on Wednesday night.
NY COVID numbers plunge again
The state's rolling seven-day case average is down 47.1 percent from last week, while new cases per 100,000 residents are declining in every one of the state's 10 regions.
3 NYPD officers shot in first three weeks of 2022 spur calls for change
As Mayor Eric Adams vows to make the city's streets safer, some are pointing the finger at bail reform laws for helping drive the rise in gun violence on the city's streets.
Queens cheerleading team heading to National Championship
Cheerleaders from St. Francis Preparatory School in Queens are heading to Florida to compete in the National High School Cheerleading Championship.
Mask enforcement a problem for some Long Island schools
Some teachers at Connetquot High School are blaming the district and school board for not enforcing the indoor mask mandate.
Teen shot on subway in the Bronx
The victim, an 18-year-old, was shot three times after getting into a fistfight on a northbound 2 train.
Man knocked unconscious in NYC sidewalk robbery
SHOCKING ATTACK: A man was knocked unconscious in a surprise attack on a New York City sidewalk.