EXCLUSIVE: Behind the scenes of NYPD takedown of Brooklyn gang linked to murders, shootings

An NYPD gang takedown arrested more than a dozen alleged gang members in an early-morning raid Wednesday, as part of an ongoing effort to make the city's streets and playgrounds safe from gunfire.

New Jersey police union calls for 'real consequences' for drunk, rowdy teens after boardwalk unrest

New Jersey's statewide police union said Wednesday there needs to be “real consequences" for drunken, rowdy teens and adults who create mayhem in public places following a series of disturbances at Jersey Shore towns over the Memorial Day weekend.

Owners of NYC pizzeria Grimaldi’s plead guilty to stealing employees wages

The owners of Grimaldi's, a NYC pizzeria famous for its brick-oven baked pies, pleaded guilty to stealing $32,080 in wages from their 18 employees.

Idaho drag performer awarded $1.1 million in defamation suit against far-right blogger

An Idaho drag performer was awarded more than $1.1 million in a defamation suit after a far-right blogger falsely accused the performer of exposing himself in the presence of children.

Dog named 'Milkshake' stolen from Bronx apartment: Video

Police said at approximately 8 p.m. the suspects entered the building on Tiffany Street and stole a 10-year-old Dachshund named “Milkshake" without permission.

Is college worth it? Here's what Americans think in new survey

Is the cost of college worth it? Americans have mixed views amid rising tuition costs and mounting student loan debt.

George Clooney, Brad Pitt reunite in new movie 'Wolfs': See full trailer

George Clooney and Brad Pitt are reuniting in the new film “Wolfs," a thriller directed by Jon Watts, and the official trailer is out.

Man slashed on escalators at NYC subway station

A man was slashed while walking up the escalators inside a NYC subway station in the Carroll Gardens section of Brooklyn, the NYPD said.

NYC Ballet attracts younger audiences with affordable pricing, social media

According to numbers provided to the Associated Press: In 2023, 53% of ticket buyers were under age 50, and people in their 30s made up the largest age segment by decade.

Prosecutors present bribery case against NJ Sen. Bob Menendez in federal court

Prosecutors are presenting their bribery case against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez drip-by-drip, showing jurors a steady stream of documents, emails and phone records.