Supreme Court blocks New York's pandemic limits on houses of worship
In a 5-4 vote, the high court barred New York from enforcing certain attendance limits at houses of worship in so-called COVID-19 hot spots.
In a 5-4 vote, the high court barred New York from enforcing certain attendance limits at houses of worship in so-called COVID-19 hot spots.
Gunmen open fire shooting 7 people, killing one in Brooklyn
The NYPD is looking for at least two gunmen who opened fire at a party in Brooklyn injuring six people and killing one person.
The NYPD is looking for at least two gunmen who opened fire at a party in Brooklyn injuring six people and killing one person.
Owl found inside Rockefeller Christmas tree after 3 days without food
A small owl was found among the branches of this year's Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
A small owl was found among the branches of this year's Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
NYC schools go all-remote; Cuomo warns of 'astronomical' positive test rates in state
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree goes up
A 75-foot Norway spruce arrived Saturday at New York City's Rockefeller Center to serve as one of the world's most famous Christmas trees.
A 75-foot Norway spruce arrived Saturday at New York City's Rockefeller Center to serve as one of the world's most famous Christmas trees.
NY elects two openly gay Black men to Congress
New York Democrats Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres have become the first openly gay Black men to be elected to Congress.
New York Democrats Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres have become the first openly gay Black men to be elected to Congress.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wins re-election
The Democrat, who represents parts of the Bronx and Queens, defeated Republican John Cummings, a teacher and former police officer.
The Democrat, who represents parts of the Bronx and Queens, defeated Republican John Cummings, a teacher and former police officer.
Hillary Clinton to vote as member of New York’s Electoral College in 2020 election
Hillary Clinton said Tuesday that she is an elector for New York in the Electoral College in the 2020 U.S. election.
Hillary Clinton said Tuesday that she is an elector for New York in the Electoral College in the 2020 U.S. election.
Trump request to replace defendant as US denied in defamation lawsuit
A federal judge on Tuesday denied President Donald Trump's request that he be replaced as the defendant in a defamation lawsuit
A federal judge on Tuesday denied President Donald Trump's request that he be replaced as the defendant in a defamation lawsuit
NY grocery store threatened with boycott after offering discount to Trump supporters
A New York grocery store owner is facing boycott threats because he offered a 20% discount to Trump supporters – even after he said he would honor the deal for Biden backers, too.
A New York grocery store owner is facing boycott threats because he offered a 20% discount to Trump supporters – even after he said he would honor the deal for Biden backers, too.
Santa Claus won't be coming to Macy's this year
Macy’s said Santa Claus won’t be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.
Macy’s said Santa Claus won’t be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.
Sweet 16 party leaves 37 infected with COVID-19, nearly 300 quarantined, health officials say
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
Central Park woman made second 911 call about Black man, says DA
The woman at the center of a viral video where she was seen calling the police on a Black man inside Central Park made a second false call, the Manhattan District Attorney claims.
The woman at the center of a viral video where she was seen calling the police on a Black man inside Central Park made a second false call, the Manhattan District Attorney claims.
Broadway shutdown extended until May 30
Fans of Broadway will have to wait a little longer for shows to resume — until at least late May.
Fans of Broadway will have to wait a little longer for shows to resume — until at least late May.
Man, 80, shoved to ground during mask confrontation at bar dies
A New York man who authorities say confronted another patron at a bar for not wearing a mask and was shoved to the ground has died.
A New York man who authorities say confronted another patron at a bar for not wearing a mask and was shoved to the ground has died.
Rick Moranis punched in head in random UWS attack
Actor Rick Moranis was reportedly the victim of a random attack on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
Actor Rick Moranis was reportedly the victim of a random attack on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
Feds deem Seattle, Portland, New York City as 'anarchist jurisdictions'
The Justice Department identified New York City, Portland, Oregon, and Seattle as three cities that could have federal funding slashed under a memorandum by President Donald Trump that sought to identify localities that permit “anarchy, violence and destruction in American cities.”
The Justice Department identified New York City, Portland, Oregon, and Seattle as three cities that could have federal funding slashed under a memorandum by President Donald Trump that sought to identify localities that permit “anarchy, violence and destruction in American cities.”
Mayor de Blasio will furlough everyone in his office, including himself
The New York City mayor says he is going to require everyone who works in his office to take a 5-day unpaid furlough because of a budget shortfall.
The New York City mayor says he is going to require everyone who works in his office to take a 5-day unpaid furlough because of a budget shortfall.
50 Cent surprises Burger King employees with $30K in tips
Rapper 50 Cent surprised Burger King workers in Queens, N.Y. with $30,000 in cash tips.
Rapper 50 Cent surprised Burger King workers in Queens, N.Y. with $30,000 in cash tips.
The New York Public Library wants to record your COVID-19 pandemic stories
NYPL is giving people the chance to submit audio records of themselves or family telling stories about life amid a global COVID-19 pandemic.
NYPL is giving people the chance to submit audio records of themselves or family telling stories about life amid a global COVID-19 pandemic.