GHISLAINE MAXWELL TRIAL: Jury reaches verdict in Epstein associate's trial
The jury in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking trial entered its fifth day of deliberations Wednesday by asking the judge if they had to work on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day and for transcripts of five trial witnesses.
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo avoids criminal charges for unwanted kissing
Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah said that while there was evidence to conclude the conduct the women described did occur, the office could not pursue criminal charges.
Hugh Jackman has COVID; 'Music Man' shows canceled
Hugh Jackman says he tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing cold-like symptoms. As a result, Broadway's 'The Music Man' has canceled shows through Jan. 1.
GHISLAINE MAXWELL TRIAL: Judge cites worries over COVID spread
The jury considering the fate of Ghislaine Maxwell at her sex trafficking trial entered a fourth full day of deliberations Tuesday after no sign that a verdict was near and no clear signal either that there was dissension in their ranks.
GHISLAINE MAXWELL TRIAL: Jury asks for white board and sticky notes
The jury deliberating the fate of Ghislaine Maxwell at her sex trafficking trial requested a white board and different colored sticky notes Monday as it signaled that it had plenty of work to do after a long holiday weekend.
NYC vaccine mandate for private employers and those 12 and older in effect
A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private employers is now in effect in New York City. Also, New Yorkers aged 12 and older are now required to show proof of two vaccine doses to enter most indoor venues.
Times Square New Years Eve ball drop being scaled back
With COVID cases surging in hotspot New York City, plans for New York's NYE in Times Square are being scaled back. Some local events are canceled in New York City.
Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Jury deliberations underway
A jury is continuing deliberations on Tuesday to decide whether Ghislaine Maxwell is a dangerous predator who recruited teens for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.
Fake UPS worker, robber force elderly couple, grandkids to zip-tie themselves: Cops
Two brazen armed robbers forced an elderly couple and their grandchildren to zip-tie themselves before taking off with valuables including one of the children's piggy bank.
Ghislaine Maxwell trial jury begins deliberations
The fate of Ghislaine Maxwell is now squarely in the hands of a jury. The jury received the case in Maxwell's sex-trafficking trial just before 5 p.m. Monday, after prosecutors and Maxwell's defense attorneys delivered closing arguments.
2022 New Years Eve numbers arrive in Times Square; NYE cancelled decision pending
New Year's Eve is less than two weeks away and while the fate of the big celebration and the crowds in Times Square are still up in the air due to a surge in coronavirus cases, the preparations continue.
Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Ex-Epstein worker says she 'never' saw misconduct by Maxwell
A former office worker for financier Jeffrey Epstein testified she did not witness misconduct by Ghislaine Maxwell while working closely with her for six years.
Man painted swastikas on Charging Bull, City Hall, other Lower Manhattan spots, NYPD says
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is hunting for the man who spray-painted swastikas across Lower Manhattan from the Charging Bull Statue, to City Hall to a construction site.
NYC Council approves bill allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections
The bill does not confer voting rights for state or federal elections to the city's 800,000 immigrants with green cards and work authorization, nor does it permit unauthorized immigrants to vote.
Suspect in FOX News Christmas tree fire released after arraignment
The man suspected of lighting fire to a giant Christmas tree outside the FOX News Channel was arraigned and placed on supervised release, according to the NYPD.
Coast Guard pulls body from car stuck in rapids near brink of Niagara Falls
A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew braved poor visibility and frigid rapids to reach a car partly submerged in water near the brink of Niagara Falls, then lowered a rescue swimmer on a hoist who pulled out the driver trapped inside. The woman did not survive.
Christmas tree set on fire outside Fox News Channel
A homeless man was arrested in connection with setting fire to a Christmas tree display in midtown Manhattan outside the FOX News Channel, according to the NYPD.
GHISLAINE MAXWELL TRIAL: Socialite's family asks for better treatment
The family of the British woman charged with helping the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein exploit underage girls has asked the U.S. attorney general to improve the treatment she is receiving during her trial.
NYC announces new vaccine mandate for all private sector employers
Beginning Dec. 27, all private-sector employers in New York City must require that their employees be fully vaccinated for the coronavirus, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.
5 cases of omicron variant detected in New York
At least five people in New York have been infected with the omicron variant of the coronavirus. Four of the cases are in New York City and one is in Suffolk County.