More than 100 world leaders to attend UN gathering in person
More than 100 heads of state and government are planning to attend the U.N. General Assembly’s annual gathering of world leaders in person next week, including U.S. President Joe Biden.
More than 100 heads of state and government are planning to attend the U.N. General Assembly’s annual gathering of world leaders in person next week, including U.S. President Joe Biden.
Vaccine rule enforcement has New York City businesses worried
New York City is now enforcing the indoor vaccine mandate.
New York City is now enforcing the indoor vaccine mandate.
Met Opera returns after lengthy pandemic pause
The Metropolitan Opera returned to its home after an 18-month absence caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Metropolitan Opera returned to its home after an 18-month absence caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Met Gala returns with star power after pandemic delay
Thanks to the pandemic, the 2020 Met Gala and its fashion parade was pushed from its traditional May berth and morphed this year into a two-part affair that kicks off Monday night with a mini version of the celebrity-splashed fundraiser.
Thanks to the pandemic, the 2020 Met Gala and its fashion parade was pushed from its traditional May berth and morphed this year into a two-part affair that kicks off Monday night with a mini version of the celebrity-splashed fundraiser.
Leslie Odom Jr. and Audra McDonald to host Tony Awards
The long-delayed Tony Awards have landed two impressive master of ceremonies: Tony- and Grammy-winning singer and actor Leslie Odom Jr. and Tony-, Grammy- and Emmy Award-winning actor and singer Audra McDonald.
The long-delayed Tony Awards have landed two impressive master of ceremonies: Tony- and Grammy-winning singer and actor Leslie Odom Jr. and Tony-, Grammy- and Emmy Award-winning actor and singer Audra McDonald.
Ceremony honors 1st responders lost in years since Sept. 11
The foundation named after a firefighter who perished on Sept. 11 after running from Brooklyn to Manhattan in full gear has held a ceremony in lower Manhattan honoring those lost in the years since the attacks.
The foundation named after a firefighter who perished on Sept. 11 after running from Brooklyn to Manhattan in full gear has held a ceremony in lower Manhattan honoring those lost in the years since the attacks.
Bruce Springsteen performs at the 9/11 ceremony
Bruce Springsteen performed his song "I’ll See You in My Dreams" during the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance at the 9/11 Memorial in Lower Manhattan.
Bruce Springsteen performed his song "I’ll See You in My Dreams" during the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance at the 9/11 Memorial in Lower Manhattan.
9/11 fallout includes decades of worry about toxic WTC dust
The U.S. has spent $11.7 billion on care and compensation for those exposed to the toxic dust and fires that burned at ground zero for weeks after the attacks.
The U.S. has spent $11.7 billion on care and compensation for those exposed to the toxic dust and fires that burned at ground zero for weeks after the attacks.
Giuliani associate pleads guilty in campaign donation case
Igor Fruman, a Florida businessman who made headlines for helping Rudy Giuliani seek damaging information on Joe Biden in Ukraine, pleaded guilty in federal court in Manhattan.
Igor Fruman, a Florida businessman who made headlines for helping Rudy Giuliani seek damaging information on Joe Biden in Ukraine, pleaded guilty in federal court in Manhattan.
9/11 sites: Original satellite images show aftermath of terrorist attacks
Satellite images taken in the days after the 9/11 attacks reveal the sobering impact on all three sites.
Satellite images taken in the days after the 9/11 attacks reveal the sobering impact on all three sites.
Brian Benjamin is sworn in as lieutenant governor of New York
Brian Benjamin took the oath of office on Thursday to become lieutenant governor of New York. He thanked Gov. Kathy Hochul for choosing him.
Brian Benjamin took the oath of office on Thursday to become lieutenant governor of New York. He thanked Gov. Kathy Hochul for choosing him.
Great blue heron devours rat in Central Park
Twitter user @BirdCentralPark captured a dramatic nature video of a great blue heron gulping down a massive rat in Central Park over the weekend.
Twitter user @BirdCentralPark captured a dramatic nature video of a great blue heron gulping down a massive rat in Central Park over the weekend.
Ground zero rebuilding still unfinished, 20 years later
Even after two decades, the work to rebuild the World Trade Center complex after its destruction in the Sept. 11 attacks is still incomplete.
Even after two decades, the work to rebuild the World Trade Center complex after its destruction in the Sept. 11 attacks is still incomplete.
NYPD increasing security for 9/11 ceremonies
While officials say there is no specific credible threat to Saturday's ceremonies to mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the city is treating the event as an elevated threat environment and increasing security.
While officials say there is no specific credible threat to Saturday's ceremonies to mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the city is treating the event as an elevated threat environment and increasing security.
‘I can hear you! The rest of the world hears you’: George W. Bush’s bullhorn speech
Former President George W. Bush lifted a bullhorn to his lips and gave a historic speech from the rubble at Ground Zero after the World Trade Center towers fell on Sept. 11, 2001. This is what he said.
Former President George W. Bush lifted a bullhorn to his lips and gave a historic speech from the rubble at Ground Zero after the World Trade Center towers fell on Sept. 11, 2001. This is what he said.
Remembering Ronald Bucca, 'The Flying Fireman' | 9/11: 20 Years Later
To understand just how Fire Marshal Ronald Bucca ended up inside the south tower of the World Trade Center on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, one must understand what happened to him in the line of duty in 1986.
To understand just how Fire Marshal Ronald Bucca ended up inside the south tower of the World Trade Center on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, one must understand what happened to him in the line of duty in 1986.
NYPD treating 9/11 anniversary in 'elevated threat environment'
The NYPD said it is treating the 9/11 anniversary in an 'elevated threat environment' despite no known credible threats against New York City.
The NYPD said it is treating the 9/11 anniversary in an 'elevated threat environment' despite no known credible threats against New York City.
New DNA technology approved to identify remains of more than 1,100 victims 9/11 victims
Cutting-edge DNA technology will be used to analyze the remains of more than 1,100 victims of the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center that have yet to be identified.
Cutting-edge DNA technology will be used to analyze the remains of more than 1,100 victims of the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center that have yet to be identified.
Teen among 2 shot in Harlem
Police are looking for several people for questioning in connection with the shooting two people in Harlem on Saturday night.
Police are looking for several people for questioning in connection with the shooting two people in Harlem on Saturday night.
Preschool pianist's Carnegie Hall debut postponed due to lack of COVID-19 vaccines for children
Brigitte Xie, 4, was supposed to perform at Carnegie Hall in November 2021.
Brigitte Xie, 4, was supposed to perform at Carnegie Hall in November 2021.