After oil flows into Gulf of Mexico, search continues for pipeline leak
As much as 1.1 million gallons of oil may have been discharged into the Gulf of Mexico from a pipeline system off Louisiana's southeast coast, the U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday.
As much as 1.1 million gallons of oil may have been discharged into the Gulf of Mexico from a pipeline system off Louisiana's southeast coast, the U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday.
Sweetheart deal releases connected accused serial rapist who threatened to bite officer's finger off
A suspected serial rapist got a sweetheart plea deal and spent 483 days behind bars despite accusations of three brutal rapes and violating his bond conditions over 50 times to shop and play golf.
A suspected serial rapist got a sweetheart plea deal and spent 483 days behind bars despite accusations of three brutal rapes and violating his bond conditions over 50 times to shop and play golf.
Madalina Cojocari: Whereabouts of missing North Carolina girl still unknown one year later
November 21 marks the solemn one-year anniversary of the disappearance of Madalina Cojocari, an 11-year-old girl from North Carolina. Despite exhaustive efforts by authorities, Madalina's whereabouts remain unknown, with her parents becoming central figures in the investigation.
November 21 marks the solemn one-year anniversary of the disappearance of Madalina Cojocari, an 11-year-old girl from North Carolina. Despite exhaustive efforts by authorities, Madalina's whereabouts remain unknown, with her parents becoming central figures in the investigation.
City College of New York closes early after threat made to campus
In a statement on its website, CCNY said, “If you are on campus, please depart the campus promptly. If you have not arrived on campus yet, please do not come to the campus, and please note that all buildings will be closed."
In a statement on its website, CCNY said, “If you are on campus, please depart the campus promptly. If you have not arrived on campus yet, please do not come to the campus, and please note that all buildings will be closed."
Trump and opponents both appeal decision allowing him on Colorado ballot
Both a liberal group that sought to disqualify Donald Trump and the former president himself on Monday night appealed a Colorado judge's ruling that Trump “engaged in insurrection” on Jan. 6, 2021 but can stay on the state's ballot.
Both a liberal group that sought to disqualify Donald Trump and the former president himself on Monday night appealed a Colorado judge's ruling that Trump “engaged in insurrection” on Jan. 6, 2021 but can stay on the state's ballot.
Missing 7-year-old boy last seen in Queens, found safe: NYPD
Daniel Alejandro Ferenandez-Martinez, 7, may be one of the many migrant children living at the intake center in Manhattan's Roosevelt Hotel.
Daniel Alejandro Ferenandez-Martinez, 7, may be one of the many migrant children living at the intake center in Manhattan's Roosevelt Hotel.
'A migrant's life is very hard' - NYC asylum seekers struggle to survive
New migrant arrivals in New York City are doing whatever they can to earn a living, despite many not having working papers.
New migrant arrivals in New York City are doing whatever they can to earn a living, despite many not having working papers.
When should stores start playing Christmas music? Here's how retailers decide
How early is too early to start playing Wham's "Last Christmas" over store speakers? It depends on who you ask.
How early is too early to start playing Wham's "Last Christmas" over store speakers? It depends on who you ask.
Man had no car or furniture, but died with a big secret – leaving his town millions
Geoffrey Holt was unassuming as the caretaker of a mobile home park in Hinsdale, New Hampshire, where he lived a simple, but curious life. He died earlier this year – with a secret.
Geoffrey Holt was unassuming as the caretaker of a mobile home park in Hinsdale, New Hampshire, where he lived a simple, but curious life. He died earlier this year – with a secret.
Bronx fire burns multiple homes, leaves 1 dead
It took 138 fire personnel to battle the blaze that spread across two homes in Fordham Heights.
It took 138 fire personnel to battle the blaze that spread across two homes in Fordham Heights.
OpenAI's employees revolt, threaten to quit unless board reinstates Sam Altman and resigns
More than 500 of the artificial intelligence company's roughly 770 workers signed a letter, threatening to follow Sam Altman to Microsoft unless their demands are met.
More than 500 of the artificial intelligence company's roughly 770 workers signed a letter, threatening to follow Sam Altman to Microsoft unless their demands are met.
FTC issuing nearly $1,000 in average refunds to victims of tech support scam
Victims of the scheme were tricked into buying “expensive and unnecessary tech support services,” the FTC said. The scammers often claimed to be affiliated with Microsoft, Apple, and other tech companies.
Victims of the scheme were tricked into buying “expensive and unnecessary tech support services,” the FTC said. The scammers often claimed to be affiliated with Microsoft, Apple, and other tech companies.
Navy plane overshoots runway and ends up in Hawaii bay
The scene was reminiscent of the 2009 “Miracle on the Hudson,” when a passenger jet piloted by Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger made an emergency landing on the New York river.
The scene was reminiscent of the 2009 “Miracle on the Hudson,” when a passenger jet piloted by Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger made an emergency landing on the New York river.
In death, Brooklyn woman raises money to erase millions in medical debts
A Brooklyn woman who died from cancer last week has raised enough money to erase millions of dollars in medical debt with a posthumous plea for help.
A Brooklyn woman who died from cancer last week has raised enough money to erase millions of dollars in medical debt with a posthumous plea for help.
Dyker Heights Christmas light display returns
The world-famous Christmas lights in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn is back for another year of dazzling displays and holiday cheer.
The world-famous Christmas lights in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn is back for another year of dazzling displays and holiday cheer.
As Long Island flu cases spike, CDC director encourages getting vaccinated
According to health department data, the number of flu cases across Long Island is on the rise and officials are urging people to get vaccinated before gathering with friends and family for the holiday season.
According to health department data, the number of flu cases across Long Island is on the rise and officials are urging people to get vaccinated before gathering with friends and family for the holiday season.
City Hall honors hero NYPD officers for lifesaving work
Several NYPD officers and detectives were honored Monday for their bravery and split-second decisions that saved the lives of three men in separate incidents last month.
Several NYPD officers and detectives were honored Monday for their bravery and split-second decisions that saved the lives of three men in separate incidents last month.
NYPD plan to encrypt police scanner transmissions draws criticism
City Council held a committee hearing on the NYPD's efforts to encrypt all radio transmissions of police officers. New York City's police radio channels have been accessible to the press and the public for over 90 years,
City Council held a committee hearing on the NYPD's efforts to encrypt all radio transmissions of police officers. New York City's police radio channels have been accessible to the press and the public for over 90 years,
Clean-up of radioactive A-bomb remnants begins at former Staten Island uranium storage site
Decades after World War II, the federal government is finally cleaning up radioactive remnants from a site that once stored uranium used to develop the first atomic bomb.
Decades after World War II, the federal government is finally cleaning up radioactive remnants from a site that once stored uranium used to develop the first atomic bomb.
3 teenage girls admit guilt, sentenced to 20 years for carjacking, dragging death of 73-year-old woman
Three teenage girls involved in the dragging death of a woman whose arm was severed during a carjacking in New Orleans last year pleaded guilty Monday to reduced charges and were sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Three teenage girls involved in the dragging death of a woman whose arm was severed during a carjacking in New Orleans last year pleaded guilty Monday to reduced charges and were sentenced to 20 years in prison.