Fifth Rikers Island inmate death in 2022
For the fifth time so far in 2022, an inmate has died while being held in custody at Rikers Island, officials say.
For the fifth time so far in 2022, an inmate has died while being held in custody at Rikers Island, officials say.
'Pharma bro' Martin Shkreli released from prison early to halfway house
Shkreli was sentenced to seven years in federal prison on fraud charges in 2017.
Shkreli was sentenced to seven years in federal prison on fraud charges in 2017.
Former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio exploring run for US House
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says he's considering a run for Congress after a legal battle over the state's political maps opened up a seat in Brooklyn.
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says he's considering a run for Congress after a legal battle over the state's political maps opened up a seat in Brooklyn.
Watch: Taylor Swift at NYU graduation, delivers speech and receives honorary degree
Video: Pop superstar Taylor Swift was among the honorees and speakers at New York University's commencement exercises on Wednesday.
Video: Pop superstar Taylor Swift was among the honorees and speakers at New York University's commencement exercises on Wednesday.
Crisis dogs bring comfort to Buffalo first responders after mass shooting
The Tri-State Canine Response Team traveled hundreds of miles to Buffalo, New York, to offer comfort to those grieving the mass shooting at a Tops supermarket.
The Tri-State Canine Response Team traveled hundreds of miles to Buffalo, New York, to offer comfort to those grieving the mass shooting at a Tops supermarket.
Death of Shannan Gilbert: Family criticizes police handling of case
Shannan Gilbert's family attorney disputed Suffolk County law enforcement's ruling that the escort's death was a tragic accident. The Gilbert family and their attorney are now calling on Lt. Kevin Beyrer, the head of homicide, to resign from the case.
Shannan Gilbert's family attorney disputed Suffolk County law enforcement's ruling that the escort's death was a tragic accident. The Gilbert family and their attorney are now calling on Lt. Kevin Beyrer, the head of homicide, to resign from the case.
Buffalo shooting suspect was latest mass shooting gunman to wear body armor
When a shooter attacked a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, over the weekend, its security guard tried to stop him. At least one of his shots hit the gunman, but it didn’t stop the deadly rampage because the gunman was wearing body armor.
When a shooter attacked a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, over the weekend, its security guard tried to stop him. At least one of his shots hit the gunman, but it didn’t stop the deadly rampage because the gunman was wearing body armor.
Mott Haven fire: several buildings burn along East 143rd Street
At least four buildings were severely damaged in a fire that started at a building on East 143rd Street in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx.
At least four buildings were severely damaged in a fire that started at a building on East 143rd Street in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx.
Mayor Adams lobbies Albany to extend mayoral control of schools
Meeting one-on-one with state lawmakers, Mayor Eric Adams made the case that mayoral control of city schools should be extended for four years. One senator indicated the renewal would be shorter, though.
Meeting one-on-one with state lawmakers, Mayor Eric Adams made the case that mayoral control of city schools should be extended for four years. One senator indicated the renewal would be shorter, though.
Crisis on Rikers Island
Faced with the deadline to come up with an action plan to fix the notorious Rikers Island jail complex or face a federal takeover, Mayor Eric Adams submitted to a federal monitor a 40-page document detailing how his administration intends to target violence and staff shortages at the facility.
Faced with the deadline to come up with an action plan to fix the notorious Rikers Island jail complex or face a federal takeover, Mayor Eric Adams submitted to a federal monitor a 40-page document detailing how his administration intends to target violence and staff shortages at the facility.
What does NYC's high COVID alert level mean?
Community spread of the coronavirus in New York City is high, putting "substantial pressure" on the health care system, according to health officials. But will New Yorkers follow the city's new guidance?
Community spread of the coronavirus in New York City is high, putting "substantial pressure" on the health care system, according to health officials. But will New Yorkers follow the city's new guidance?
Buffalo mass shooting: President Biden, Jill Biden visit site, survivors, families
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are visiting Buffalo Tuesday. Their first stop was a makeshift memorial outside the supermarket where 10 people were shot and killed.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are visiting Buffalo Tuesday. Their first stop was a makeshift memorial outside the supermarket where 10 people were shot and killed.
Family of 11-year-old girl killed pleads for information; $10,000 reward offered
The grief-stricken family of 11-year-old Kyhara Tay, who was fatally shot in the Bronx, is asking anyone who knows anything to speak up.
The grief-stricken family of 11-year-old Kyhara Tay, who was fatally shot in the Bronx, is asking anyone who knows anything to speak up.
NYC raises COVID-19 alert level to high
New York City has entered a 'high alert' warning for COVID-19. The city's health department announced the move on Tuesday morning.
New York City has entered a 'high alert' warning for COVID-19. The city's health department announced the move on Tuesday morning.
9-year-old girl found dead in Brooklyn apartment; mother arrested
A Brooklyn mother has been arrested in connection with the shocking death of her 9-year-old daughter, who was found with trauma to her head and bite marks to her body inside an apartment.
A Brooklyn mother has been arrested in connection with the shocking death of her 9-year-old daughter, who was found with trauma to her head and bite marks to her body inside an apartment.
Buffalo mass shooting: What we know
Officials say they are investigating the shooting Saturday afternoon as a racially motivated hate crime.
Officials say they are investigating the shooting Saturday afternoon as a racially motivated hate crime.
NY Republican leaders call for return of death penalty after Buffalo shooting
The New York Republican leaders are calling for a reinstatement of the death penalty in New York after the mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket.
The New York Republican leaders are calling for a reinstatement of the death penalty in New York after the mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket.
Remains of Brittanee Drexel found 13 years after going missing in South Carolina, suspect charged
Brittanee Drexel went missing in 2009 while visiting Myrtle Beach on spring break, authorities said
Brittanee Drexel went missing in 2009 while visiting Myrtle Beach on spring break, authorities said
Gunman on scooter missed intended victim; killed 11-year-old girl, police say
Police were searching for the person who fired a gun on a busy street striking and killing Kyhara Tayl, 11, in the Longwood section of the Bronx. The gunman was on a scooter and missed his intended target.
Police were searching for the person who fired a gun on a busy street striking and killing Kyhara Tayl, 11, in the Longwood section of the Bronx. The gunman was on a scooter and missed his intended target.
New Queens jail under construction
Crews are starting to build a new 886-bed detention center in Kew Gardens, Queens.
Crews are starting to build a new 886-bed detention center in Kew Gardens, Queens.