Family of killed Barnard student fires back at 'weed' claim
The family of slain Barnard College student Tessa Majors slammed the police union chief for suggesting the 18-year-old was trying to buy marijuana when she was killed.
The family of slain Barnard College student Tessa Majors slammed the police union chief for suggesting the 18-year-old was trying to buy marijuana when she was killed.
New Jersey man, 21, dies after car started remotely by owner rolls forward, crushing him
The man was standing between two parked Lexus vehicles when one of them turned on after it was accidentally started by a remote system, officials said.
The man was standing between two parked Lexus vehicles when one of them turned on after it was accidentally started by a remote system, officials said.
Man proposes to girlfriend by staging a fake armed robbery, it does not go over well
What’s more romantic than an adrenaline-pumping proposal that leaves your bride-to-be worried for her life?
What’s more romantic than an adrenaline-pumping proposal that leaves your bride-to-be worried for her life?
NYC Police Commissioner: Razor blade found in officer's sandwich was an accident
After an investigation, the NYPD has determined that the razor blade found inside of a sandwich served to a plainclothes officer was an accident.
After an investigation, the NYPD has determined that the razor blade found inside of a sandwich served to a plainclothes officer was an accident.
Teacher removed after telling first graders that Santa isn't real
A Brooklyn teacher got the boot from the classroom for telling his first-grade class that Santa Clause isn't real.
A Brooklyn teacher got the boot from the classroom for telling his first-grade class that Santa Clause isn't real.
Kanye West to join Joel Osteen at Yankee Stadium for 'America's Night of Hope'
Grammy winner Kanye West will reportedly reunite with mega church pastor Joel Osteen for a religious service, this time at Yankee Stadium in 2020.
Grammy winner Kanye West will reportedly reunite with mega church pastor Joel Osteen for a religious service, this time at Yankee Stadium in 2020.
After Rapper T.I.'s comments, New York may ban 'virginity' tests
Rapper T.I. garnered headlines after he told a podcast that he takes his daughter for so-called virginity tests every year.
Rapper T.I. garnered headlines after he told a podcast that he takes his daughter for so-called virginity tests every year.
Girl, 11, becomes first black dancer to play lead in The Nutcracker
The New York City Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” has cast a black dancer to play Marie for the first time.
The New York City Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” has cast a black dancer to play Marie for the first time.
Couple has sex on subway platform, NYPD says
The 200-pound man started having sex with the woman on the platform in front of several other subway riders, according to police.
The 200-pound man started having sex with the woman on the platform in front of several other subway riders, according to police.
Snowstorm hits New York City region
Some parts of New York could see as much as a foot of snow as a powerful winter storm slams the northeast.
Some parts of New York could see as much as a foot of snow as a powerful winter storm slams the northeast.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2019: Balloons fly, just lower than usual
The beloved balloons flew, but lower than usual, as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade rolled on after an anxious weather watch Thursday.
The beloved balloons flew, but lower than usual, as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade rolled on after an anxious weather watch Thursday.
April the giraffe's last baby is headed to Texas zoo
The last offspring of April the Giraffe is heading to Texas from his birthplace in upstate New York.
The last offspring of April the Giraffe is heading to Texas from his birthplace in upstate New York.
Alelia Murphy, NYC resident and oldest American, dies at 114
The oldest American died. Alelia Murphy was 114. She was born and raised in North Carolina but had lived in Harlem for many years before her death.
The oldest American died. Alelia Murphy was 114. She was born and raised in North Carolina but had lived in Harlem for many years before her death.
Will the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade balloons fly?
The 93rd Thanksgiving Day Parade steps off in midtown Manhattan on Thursday morning, but this year's festivities might not include the giant balloons. "It's going to be a game day decision," said the NYPD.
The 93rd Thanksgiving Day Parade steps off in midtown Manhattan on Thursday morning, but this year's festivities might not include the giant balloons. "It's going to be a game day decision," said the NYPD.
Toddler 'NYPD lieutenant' twins travel the country to honor police officers
The “Twin Squad,” as these little officers are called, have traveled to police precincts around the country showing law enforcement their appreciation while building a following on their social media accounts.
The “Twin Squad,” as these little officers are called, have traveled to police precincts around the country showing law enforcement their appreciation while building a following on their social media accounts.
Woman drops 500 pounds after losing tongue to cancer: 'I'm alive for the very first time in my life'
“I had to die a little in order to learn to appreciate how it felt to truly be alive,” the woman, who has dropped nearly 500 pounds in two and half years, said.
“I had to die a little in order to learn to appreciate how it felt to truly be alive,” the woman, who has dropped nearly 500 pounds in two and half years, said.
Police: Chained, abused dog chewed off her own paw; owner charged
A man whose dog apparently chewed off her own leg is facing animal cruelty charges after the German shepherd was found chained in a central New York yard without food or water.
A man whose dog apparently chewed off her own leg is facing animal cruelty charges after the German shepherd was found chained in a central New York yard without food or water.
Man overcomes decade-long heroin addiction, reaches millions with viral blog posts
The man behind one of social media’s most widely circulated addiction and recovery blogs has a backstory that resonates with many of his followers.
The man behind one of social media’s most widely circulated addiction and recovery blogs has a backstory that resonates with many of his followers.
Jeffrey Epstein jail guards charged with falsifying records
Two correctional officers responsible for guarding Jeffrey Epstein the night he killed himself were charged Tuesday with falsifying prison records.
Two correctional officers responsible for guarding Jeffrey Epstein the night he killed himself were charged Tuesday with falsifying prison records.
FBI investigating possibility of 'criminal enterprise' in Jeffrey Epstein death, prisons chief admits
The Bureau of Prisons' director made the admission during a line of questioning in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
The Bureau of Prisons' director made the admission during a line of questioning in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee.