NYC asylum seekers brave frigid conditions to renew shelter applications

Hundreds of migrants are lining up in some parts of the city, hoping to re-apply for 30 more days inside a shelter and avoid sleeping in tents outdoors.

Study: Drunkest city in each US state revealed

The national average for adult excessive drinking is 19.8%, and 34 metro areas imbibe above that rate.

Charlie Munger, friend and business partner of Warren Buffett, dead at 99

Berkshire Hathaway announced the passing of Charlie Munger, the billionaire and vice chairman of the company, as well as longtime partner of Warren Buffett. 

Pennsylvania hunter dies in tree stand fire despite wife's rescue attempt

In a tragic incident in Pennsylvania, 76-year-old hunter Raymond Seville Jr. lost his life after being unable to escape his tree stand, which caught fire due to a propane heater mishap.

Snow in New York City: Why NYC just broke a snowfall record

New York City has broken a snowfall record: It has been nearly 22 months since NYC has seen an inch of snow in a single calendar day from a winter weather event.

Trump's lawyers argue he had good basis to question 2020 election results

A defense motion filed late Monday in federal court in Washington asserts that Trump was not obligated to accept at face value the judgments of government officials who found no widespread fraud in the election.

Miracle on duty: Deputy survives shot to the head, defies doctors' grim prediction

A South Carolina deputy defied the odds and survived a gunshot wound to the head during a traffic stop turned pursuit. The sheriff described it as a miracle, recounting the moment doctors deemed the injury unsurvivable.

NYC landlords could face daily $1K fines for housing illegal pot shops

Across the five boroughs, there are around 2,500 illegal weed shops, but earlier this year, Mayor Eric Adams launched a task force that aimed to crack down on the illegal stores by going after the landlords who rent out their spaces to the vendors.

Want to donate to charity this holiday season? Try one of these vending machines

“Giving Machines" have opened up in 41 U.S. cities for the holiday season, as well as in 14 different international cities. Here’s how they work and where to find them.

Bronx triple stabbing: Victim's son eyed as potential suspect in Mott Haven murders

The victims in the Mott Haven murders were identified by the NYPD as 38-year-old Jonathan Rivera, 33-year-old Hanoi Peralta, and 5-year-old Kayden Rivera.

ZLINE expands recall of potentially deadly gas ranges to include replacement, refund option

Roughly 30,000 ZLINE gas ranges have been recalled because the oven can release "dangerous levels" of carbon monoxide while in use. Consumers with the recalled ovens now have more options.

Giving Tuesday: Donors speak about what moves them, how they plan end-of-year donations

Why do they give? Americans with a variety of life experiences shared about why they give, which organizations they choose to support, and how they plan their giving throughout the year.

$8B Citi Field casino project draws opposition from neighbors

Some residents living near the site of the proposed $8B casino project oppose it over concerns about crime and prostitution.

Queens high school riot: Classes resume after teacher targeted for Israel support

Hundreds of students stormed the hallways of Hillcrest High School in Queens, forcing the teacher to hide in a locked office as the group tried to push its way into her classroom, according to reports.

From stabbings to syringes: Residents fed up with Lower East Side park

For years, Lower East Side residents have been complaining about Sara D. Roosevelt Park. They say it's become a homeless hangout and hotbed for violent crime, from stabbings to murders.