Donald Trump's lawyers begin his defense in the E. Jean Carroll defamation suit

Former President Donald Trump's lawyers have begun their defense in a New York courtroom after attorneys for advice columnist E. Jean Carroll finished presenting their case.

Brooklyn shootings leave 5 dead in separate overnight incidents across borough

Four separate shootings, which left five people in total dead, occurred overnight in the Brooklyn sections of Crown Heights, Clinton Hill, Park Slope and Ocean Hill, the NYPD said.

Celebrity bald eagle 'Rover' returns to Central Park

Rover, the bald eagle who became a local celebrity when he was spotted hunting seagulls in Central Park in 2022, made his triumphant return to Manhattan on Monday.

Suspect arrested and charged in rape of 10-year-old girl in East Harlem

Police say that Drequan Drayton-Howard, 23, met the victim using the online social media app Bumble, and took her to an apartment in East Harlem where he raped her.

New York City declares social media a public health threat

New York City's Health Commissioner has declared social media a public health threat for its impact on children's mental health.

Ex-NBA guard Kevin Porter Jr. reaches plea deal, avoids jail time in NYC domestic assault case

Former Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. has reached a plea deal in a New York City domestic assault case that will keep him out of jail if he completes a court-ordered treatment program and stays out of trouble.

NYC plans to wipe out $2B in medical debt for up to 500,000 residents

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the city intends to wipe out more than $2 billion in medical debt for up to 500,000 residents.

NYPD sergeant slashed in face in Brooklyn machete attack

A NYPD sergeant was slashed in the face and two other officers were injured when they were attacked by a emotionally disturbed man wielding a machete in Brooklyn on Monday.

Johnny's Pizzeria in Sunset Park hands out last famous square slice

Johnny's Pizzeria in Sunset Park will have taken their last order, kneaded their last ball of dough, and handed out their last, famous Square slice Wednesday night.

NYPD officer struck by hit-and-run driver in Manhattan

A NYPD officer was struck by a hit-and-run driver Sunday night in the Inwood section of Manhattan, officials said.

Hunts Point crash: Teen among 2 killed after car collides with Bronx parked oil tanker

Two people were killed, and two others injured, after a vehicle collided with a parked oil tanker near Viele Street and Bryant Avenue in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx, the NYPD said.

Man arrested near Taylor Swift's NYC townhouse after reported break-in attempt

Taylor Swift’s townhouse in New York City appears to have been the target of another break-in attempt, this time by a man who was arrested near the singer’s Tribeca home.

Mayor Adams stands firm on veto, calls for council members to ride along

Mayor Adams vetoed the "How Many Stops Act" this week, claiming it would only take officers off the streets, and behind a mountain of paperwork.