R. Kelly described as "predator" in opening statements of sex trafficking trial
R&B star R. Kelly was described as a "predator" by prosecutors in opening statements of his sex trafficking trial in downtown Brooklyn.
NYC launching program to pay young criminal offenders $1K per month for participation, good behavior: reports
Paying young criminal offenders for good behavior? Not everyone is thrilled by the idea.
Woman repeatedly punched after she confronts man who grabbed backside
The NYPD wants to find the man who groped and punched a woman as she walked along a street in Williamsburg.
After years of suspicion, reckoning begins for high-flying R. Kelly
Starting this week, what prosecutors say was a not-so-secret dark side of R&B superstar R. Kelly will be presented in lurid detail for a jury in New York City.
Deadly lightning strike: Boy, 13, killed, 6 others injured at Orchard Beach
A 13-year-old boy who was struck by lightning at Orchard Beach has died. Five other people remained hospitalized.
Andrew Cuomo to resign as New York's governor
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he is resigning as governor of New York on Tuesday morning as a sexual harassment case against him builds. He will step aside in 14 days.
2 more Cuomo accusers come forward, referred to local authorities: Report
Two more women reportedly approached the New York attorney general's office to make accusations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre sues Prince Andrew, saying he sexually abused her when she was 17
One of Jeffrey Epstein's longtime accusers has sued Prince Andrew, saying he sexually assaulted her when she was 17.
NYPD: Woman shoots another woman in head on Brooklyn street
A woman carried out a shocking execution-style murder on a street in Brooklyn.
Cuomo's top aide Melissa DeRosa resigns following sex probe findings
Melissa DeRosa, a fixture next to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for months during his coronavirus news conferences, has resigned on the heels of a report that found Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women.
Pritzker calls for NY Gov. Cuomo to resign after sexual harassment report
Gov. JB Pritzker is calling on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign.
Biden says Cuomo should resign; president leads a growing chorus
With a probe finding New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo had sexually harassed current and former state employees, many of them young women, the chorus of people calling for his resignation is growing.
Lawyer: R. Kelly gained weight, lost money ahead of trial
Devereaux Cannick, one of R. Kelly's lawyers, told the judge that Kelly needs to be measured for new clothing because he’s gained so much weight in jail. And he asked that court transcripts be provided at no cost because Kelly has been unable to work for two years.
NYC to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, entertainment, fitness
New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.
Passenger taped to seat after allegedly groping flight attendants
A man on a Frontier Airlines flight ended up being taped to his seat after a series of incidents including allegedly groping female flight attendants and punching a male flight attendant in the face.
Investigators find NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed women
An investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo found that he sexually harassed several current and former state employees, many of whom were young women, announced NY Attorney General Letitia James.
Renters in 10 states, including Illinois, still protected from eviction, despite nationwide ban expiring
A nationwide ban on evictions ended over the weekend, but 10 states still have protections in place for renters as housing advocates warn that millions of Americans could be on the brink of homelessness.
NY man trying to kill skunk is fatally shot with arrow
A New York man was fatally shot with a crossbow arrow as he and another man were trying to kill a skunk.
SHOCKING VIDEO: 68-year-old man brutally attacked in Brooklyn
Authorities say a man riding a Citibike brutally assaulted and robbed a 68-year-old man, leaving the victim with a broken wrist, a broken nose, and lacerations.
NYPD seeks trio of teens in vicious assault in Queens
Police say a group of teens setting off fireworks in the street assaulted a man who asked them to keep the noise down.