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.
'Trump' the turkey to be pardoned for Thanksgiving
“Trump The Turkey" was born several years ago on June 14, the same date as President Trump.
“Trump The Turkey" was born several years ago on June 14, the same date as President Trump.
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.
Passengers on New York subway have Thanksgiving feast complete with turkey and sides
Passengers on a New York Subway held a Thanksgiving feast on the subway complete with a table full of turkey, sides, non-alcoholic bubbly, and electric candles.
Passengers on a New York Subway held a Thanksgiving feast on the subway complete with a table full of turkey, sides, non-alcoholic bubbly, and electric candles.
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.
Family seeks social media photographer who can double as 'mother's helper'
A job posting online by a family in New York City looking to hire a multi-hyphenated social media photographer, coordinator and “mother’s helper” is giving new meaning to the term hybrid role.
A job posting online by a family in New York City looking to hire a multi-hyphenated social media photographer, coordinator and “mother’s helper” is giving new meaning to the term hybrid role.
Airbnb rental turns out to be public housing apartment
A tourist discovered her Airbnb rental was actually in a public housing complex.
A tourist discovered her Airbnb rental was actually in a public housing complex.
NYPD: Man caught on video beating 67-year-old victim in elevator
The NYPD is searching for a man that was caught on video seemingly randomly attacking a 67-year-old man in the Bronx.
The NYPD is searching for a man that was caught on video seemingly randomly attacking a 67-year-old man in the Bronx.
Man preaching from bible attacked with stiletto heel
A man reading aloud from a bible aboard a subway train was attacked by a woman with the heel of a stiletto.
A man reading aloud from a bible aboard a subway train was attacked by a woman with the heel of a stiletto.
Robert Evans, iconic producer of 'Chinatown,' dies at 89
Robert Evans, the protean and fast-living Hollywood producer who backed such seminal 1970s films as "Chinatown," ''The Godfather" and "Harold and Maude," has died. He was 89.
Robert Evans, the protean and fast-living Hollywood producer who backed such seminal 1970s films as "Chinatown," ''The Godfather" and "Harold and Maude," has died. He was 89.
Brothers accused of leaving grandmother to die in house fire, saving meth-making equipment instead
Two brothers are facing murder charges and are accused of leaving their grandmother to die in a house fire, instead choosing to save their meth-making equipment.
Two brothers are facing murder charges and are accused of leaving their grandmother to die in a house fire, instead choosing to save their meth-making equipment.
Fans of ‘The Addams Family’ have a chance to stay in the ‘mysterious and spooky’ mansion for a night
Fans of “The Addams Family” will now get a chance to live out their dream as a member of the “ooky” clan with a special stay at a replica of the iconic mansion.
Fans of “The Addams Family” will now get a chance to live out their dream as a member of the “ooky” clan with a special stay at a replica of the iconic mansion.
Little boy's affirmations go viral
A video of a 3-year-old boy saying his affirmations is quickly going viral.
A video of a 3-year-old boy saying his affirmations is quickly going viral.
‘I came out in tears': Professional violinist performs for abused shelter dogs to calm them
Violinist Martin Agee has performed with some pretty big names like Madonna and Metallica, but nothing compares to the performance that he gives every few weeks to the shelter dogs at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ (ASPCA) in New York City.
Violinist Martin Agee has performed with some pretty big names like Madonna and Metallica, but nothing compares to the performance that he gives every few weeks to the shelter dogs at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ (ASPCA) in New York City.
CEO surprises employees with pay increase to $70,000
A credit card payment processing company cut the ribbon on its new office space in Idaho with a surprise raise for its employees.
A credit card payment processing company cut the ribbon on its new office space in Idaho with a surprise raise for its employees.
Children of 9/11 first responders graduate from FDNY academy
On Tuesday, 301 probationary firefighters graduated from the FDNY Fire Academy, but this year’s graduation had an extra bit of meaning, as 19 of the graduates are children of first responders who died on 9/11 or from a 9/11-related illness. 2019’s class is the largest group of legacy graduates in the FDNY’s history.
On Tuesday, 301 probationary firefighters graduated from the FDNY Fire Academy, but this year’s graduation had an extra bit of meaning, as 19 of the graduates are children of first responders who died on 9/11 or from a 9/11-related illness. 2019’s class is the largest group of legacy graduates in the FDNY’s history.
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio drops out of presidential race
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday he is dropping out of the 2020 Democratic primary, ending his campaign after struggling to gain traction in the race.
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday he is dropping out of the 2020 Democratic primary, ending his campaign after struggling to gain traction in the race.
Suspect, 18, held in murder of New York teen who was fatally stabbed while students recorded attack
An 18-year-old man from New York's Long Island was arrested Wednesday and charged in the murder of a 16-year-old student who was stabbed outside a pizza shop earlier this week.
An 18-year-old man from New York's Long Island was arrested Wednesday and charged in the murder of a 16-year-old student who was stabbed outside a pizza shop earlier this week.
Tekashi 69 facing decades of jail time, testifies against former fellow gang members
NEW YORK (AP) - Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine described for a Manhattan jury Wednesday details from his life of crime with a violent street gang, including getting abducted at gunpoint amid a dispute between warring factions of the crew.
NEW YORK (AP) - Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine described for a Manhattan jury Wednesday details from his life of crime with a violent street gang, including getting abducted at gunpoint amid a dispute between warring factions of the crew.