MacKenzie Scott reveals groups that got some of her $2.1 billion in gifts in 2023

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave $2.1 billion in donations since November 2022, she said in an online post, bringing her total reported giving to more than $16 billion since 2019.

Jeffrey Dahmer's father dead at age 87

The embattled father of America's most infamous cannibal passed away at an Ohio hospice care facility in Medina County on Tuesday.

What's open and closed on Christmas Day 2023

If you forgot a food item or batteries on Christmas Day, there are several stores that plan to remain open, many with adjusted holiday hours.

NYC school slashing: Student, 15, injured inside Bronx school; 3rd attack in 3 days

The Melrose slashing comes just a day after another incident at J.H.S. 123 James. M Kieran School in the Soundview section of the Bronx, the NYPD said. Tuesday morning, a 15-year-old student was also stabbed inside Edward R. Murrow High School in Midwood, Brooklyn.

NYC weekend storm to pummel area with heavy rain, damaging winds, severe weather: Forecast

A developing storm system will deliver widespread rain, damaging winds, severe storms and even snow to the eastern half of the U.S. this weekend, including parts of New York City.

Chevy Chase falls off stage at 'Christmas Vacation' screening: ‘Just a little boo-boo’

Video shared by a TikTok user documented the fall. Chevy Chase's rep later said in a statement that "thanks to all his falls on ‘SNL,’ it was like riding a bike again."

3rd US death reported in salmonella outbreak linked to tainted cantaloupe

The salmonella outbreak tied to cantaloupe has also killed five people in Canada, according to health officials. Here’s what you need to know about the expanded fruit recall.

Lori Vallow: 'Doomsday Mom' enters not guilty plea in Arizona arraignment

The woman known as the so-called "Doomsday Mom" appeared in a Phoenix courtroom for arraignment proceedings on Dec. 7, a week after she was extradited back to Arizona from Idaho.

Cousins attacked, one killed by livery driver in Brooklyn

One man is dead, and another critically injured, following an alleged assault by a livery driver in the Gravesend section of Brooklyn, the NYPD said.

UNLV shooter who killed 3 had list of targets at the campus and another university, police say

Police say the suspect in a deadly shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, had a list of targets at the school and at East Carolina University in North Carolina, where he once worked.

New Yorkers gather in Central Park for world's largest menorah lighting

For the first night of Hanukkah, New Yorkers gathered in Central Park on Thursday evening to see the lighting of the world's largest menorah.

NYC congestion pricing brings higher costs on Gridlock Alert days

On Gridlock Alert Days, drivers entering the congestion zone in Manhattan will have to pay another $3.75 in addition to the $15 charge.

NY Democrats select former Rep. Tom Suozzi as nominee to fill George Santos seat

New York Democrats have selected former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi as the nominee for the special election to fill disgraced former Rep. George Santos's seat.

Trump expected to attend New York fraud trial again Thursday as testimony nears an end

Former President Donald Trump is expected to return to his New York civil business fraud trial again. Court officials are preparing for Trump to show up Thursday to watch an accounting professor give his opinion on some financial topics important to the case.

Republican debate takeaways: Presidential hopefuls target Nikki Haley more than Trump

With the Iowa caucuses rapidly approaching, a shrinking field of Republican White House hopefuls gathered Wednesday in Alabama for the fourth presidential debate.

Suspect shot by police near GWB in Washington Heights

The George Washington Bridge saw major delays on both levels Thursday morning. The lower level heading toward the West Side Highway was closed due to the ongoing investigation.