What is the most popular cocktail in New York?

Believe it or not, the Manhattan or Cosmopolitan is not the most popular drink in Empire State. Here's New Yorkers drink of choice.

Animal shelter tells pets' stories of survival after tornado outbreak

Harrowing stories of survival are coming out of Nebraska after multiple EF-3 tornadoes ripped apart homes and separated pets from their families.

Trump fined $1,000 for gag order violation in hush money case as judge warns of possible jail time

The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial has fined him $1,000 for violating his gag order and has sternly warned the former president that additional violation could result in jail time.

Columbia cancels university-wide commencement ceremony

Columbia University announced on Monday morning that the school is canceling their university-wide graduation ceremony after weeks of Gaza protests.

Mpox cases surge in NYC: What to know

The NYC Department of Health cautioned that cases of mpox have surged in NYC since October, peaking at 51 cases in January.

Quadruple shooting at Queens baby shower leaves 1 dead; victim ID'd

Jefari Dobie, 24, of Brooklyn, was one of four people shot at a NYC baby shower near 108-11 Atlantic Avenue in Richmond Hill, Queens, the NYPD said.

Columbia University protests: A timeline of how we got here

Tensions on Columbia's main campus continue to escalate. NYPD officials forced their way into Hamilton Hall as protesters had occupied, vandalized, and blockaded most of the building overnight.

Man punched repeatedly, nearly robbed on NYC subway train

A 61-year-old man was punched repeatedly onboard a NYC subway train after another man tried to steal his cellphone in Midtown Manhattan, the NYPD said.

New York school makes 'New Ivy League' colleges list

Binghamton University in New York made Forbes' list of "New Ivies," a new list of the top schools beyond those with the once-coveted distinction.

I-95 in Norwalk reopens after fiery crash left it closed for days

Interstate 95 in Norwalk, Connecticut has reopened after a flaming crash involving a gasoline tanker scorched a bridge and left the roadway closed for days, officials said.

Long Island teen arrested in car crash that killed 73-year-old woman

Police arrested a teenager on Long Island Saturday night, accused of driving while high and trying to flee the scene of a car crash that killed a 73-year-old woman.