Madoff seeks prison release, citing terminal kidney failure

Madoff's attorney filed court papers saying the 81-year-old has end-stage kidney disease and other “chronic, serious medical conditions,” including hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

President Trump cites NYC case in fight over sanctuary cities

During Tuesday's State of the Union Address, President Trump cited a New York City murder as a reason cities should not declare themselves sanctuary cities

NYPD officer, fiancee charged in death of boy on Long Island

The father of an eight-year-old boy and the father's fiancee were arrested in connection with the boy's murder on Long Island.

Burned, emaciated, abandoned dog rescued on Long Island

A $5,000 reward is being offered to help find an animal abuser who burned, neglected, and abandoned a dog in Nassau County.

Cuomo helps rescue man from crash on highway

Gov. Andrew Cuomo helped remove a man from a truck after a crash along the BQE Monday.

Solidarity march in New York draws thousands in wake of anti-Semitic attacks

Thousands of demonstrators walked solemnly across the Brooklyn Bridge in a solidarity march Sunday against anti-Semitism and all acts of hate.

New York City ramps up security after Iranian general is killed

The mayor of New York City has ordered the NYPD to take immediate steps to protect key locations across the city after a U.S. airstrike killed Iran's top general.

Parking meters fail across New York City due to 2020 software issue

Parking meters across New York City have not allowed credit card or pre-paid parking card payments since the start of the new year due to a software error.

Hello 2020! Times Square partied hard to welcome in new decade

Couples kissed. Others cheered and waved balloons as fireworks burst into the night sky and confetti fell to welcome the start of 2020 in Times Square.

Jewish leaders urge action after 'senseless' Hanukkah attack

When a suspect walked into the home of a rabbi celebrating Hanukkah and stabbed five celebrants it was the latest in a week of anti-Semitic attacks in the nation’s most demographically diverse area.

New York town selling mansion for $50K - but there's a catch

The city of Auburn, New York, is selling a massive Victorian home for $50,000 - but only if interested buyers can provide a full restoration plan for the residence.

NYPD releases teen suspect in Barnard student's death

The NYPD announced Thursday that police had located a teen wanted for questioning in connection with the robbery and stabbing death of Barnard College student Tessa Majors.

Dancer born with one hand makes Radio City Rockettes history

Dancer Sydney Mesher, who was born with one hand, made history by being the first person with a visible disability to join New York's famed Radio City Rockettes.

96 members of MS-13 gang arrested

The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office announced Friday the takedown of 96 members of the MS-13 gang and their associates.

Tekashi 6ix9ine gets 2-year prison term in racketeering case

The rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was sentenced to 2 years in prison Wednesday for his entanglement with a violent street gang.

NYPD investigating if teen staged her own abduction

The NYPD said that Karol Sanchez, 16, who was apparently abducted Monday night, was found safe. Now police are investigating if she staged the whole thing.

Noted architect killed by falling debris in Times Square

An architect who was walking a few blocks from her office in the Times Square area was killed Tuesday morning when debris fell off of a building.

Suspect in deadly Barnard student stabbing flees

A suspect in the killing of Barnard College student Tessa Majors ran off before turning himself in, according to police sources.