NYC attorney indicted for allegedly sexually assaulting six women

Ryan Hemphill, 43, a private equity executive, has been accused of turning his Manhattan apartment into a torture chamber of "grotesque sexual violence" by prosecutors and raping six women.

Vietnamese and pizza? Bronx restaurant serves both

The neighbors of a now-retired Bronx pizzeria owner transformed the restaurant to better reflect their culture. VPho & Pizzeria touts two menus, one Italian and one Vietnamese, for its customers.

Video: Good Samaritans help woman being dragged by man in SUV as she tries to pull 2 kids from vehicle

Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a woman in Florida and her two children when they saw a man trying to drive off against her will, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. 

Pro-Palestinian protesters appear to attempt CCNY campus takeover

A group of students have reportedly gathered on the quad at City College of New York to protest the ongoing war in Gaza.

NJ wildfire update: Teen charged with arson in Ocean County blaze

Joseph Kling, a 19-year-old man, has been charged with arson in connection to a massive wildfire that torched thousands of acres of woodlands in Ocean County, NJ.

NYC air quality today: Live map as NJ wildfire smoke reaches Tri-State

Smoke from a NJ wildfire is pushing NYC air quality into the danger zone. Officials urge sensitive groups to limit outdoor activity during Thursday's air quality advisory.

NJ wildfire burns over 13K acres; expected to grow before it's contained

A wildfire burning in Ocean County, NJ has consumed over 13,000 acres and forced thousands of people to evacuate, though that order has since been lifted.

61-year-old grandmother killed in Harlem crossfire, police say

Police are investigating after a 61-year-old grandmother was shot and killed in Harlem after being caught in a crossfire. Mayor Adams condemned the shooting, as police say they have a person of interest in custody.

Coyotes howling in the Bronx are keeping some residents up at night

Coyotes are making noise—literally—in the Bronx. Residents in the Spuyten Duyvil section say the howling has gotten so intense, it’s keeping people up at night, but experts say it's just wildlife adapting to life in the city.

Your guide to SummerStage 2025: Dates, headliners and where to go

SummerStage 2025 brings 70+ concerts to NYC parks, from indie rock to Afrobeat. Most shows are free—find out who’s playing, where to go, and how to get tickets.

Trump reportedly ponders $5K baby bonus as US fertility rate remains near record low

The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.

Firefighters make kids' day by hosing down bouncy slide

Firefighters in Lehigh Acres, Florida, went above and beyond the call of duty as they hosed down a bouncy slide for kids playing on it.

Karen Read trial: 4 things to know about her retrial

Karen Read’s case has sparked national interest, fueled by the strange circumstances surrounding the charges and a Max documentary, “A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read.”

NJ power outage tracker: Live wildfire updates, map

Evacuation orders have since been lifted, though thousands remain without power, following a wildfire that started on Tuesday in Ocean County, NJ.

Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial is set for opening statements at a different #MeToo moment

Five years after Harvey Weinstein’s original #MeToo trial delivered a searing reckoning for one of Hollywood’s most powerful figures, the ex-studio boss is on trial again after an appeals court threw out his landmark rape conviction.

Massive Ocean County, NJ wildfire forces evacuations, threatens thousands of structures

A fast-moving wildfire in Ocean and Lacey Townships in Ocean County, New Jersey, has burned 3,200 acres, forced the evacuation of thousands of residents, caused power outages, and shut down major roadways

Shannon Sharpe calls $50 million rape lawsuit filed by ex-girlfriend 'a shakedown'

Shannon Sharpe is facing a $50 million lawsuit from his ex-girlfriend, "Jane Doe," who accuses him of rape and other offenses during their relationship.

Elon Musk unveils plans to step back from DOGE but remain involved

Elon Musk says he’ll reduce his role in a federal jobs group and dedicate more time to Tesla following a 71% drop in profits. Tesla plans new products, including a cheaper Model Y and a driverless robotaxi service.