‘No way’: Mom has second baby on leap day after first child also born Feb. 29
Proud parents Dane and Lindsay Demchack had an expectedly pleasant surprise when their second baby was born on Feb. 29, after their first child was also born on a leap day four years ago.
New York pizza shop puts photos of shelter dogs on pizza boxes to help them find a forever home
A New York pizza shop owner with a soft spot for animals in need is using pizza boxes to help shelter animals find their forever homes.
Chris Matthews retires from MSNBC, cites comments to women
Veteran MSNBC host Chris Matthews said he's retiring from his show “Hardball,” citing his inappropriate comments about women.
Manhattan woman is first coronavirus case in New York
A 39-year-old healthcare worker who had traveled to Iran and is the first coronavirus case in New York City is recovering at her home in Manhattan, said NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Monday.
New York homes covered in ice, resemble 'Frozen' after storm brings strong winds, lake-effect snow
After temperatures dipped below freezing on Wednesday, days of persistent strong winds and heavy waves blew the water from Lake Erie ashore, encasing several homes in Hamburg, New York in ice.
Knicks 125, Bulls 115
The New York Knicks beat the Chicago Bulls 125-115 to snap a six-game losing streak.
Dow sinks nearly 1,200 points in record drop as coronavirus worries spread
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank nearly 1,200 points Thursday, deepening a weeklong global market rout caused by worries that the coronavirus outbreak will wreak havoc on the global economy.
Number being monitored in Nassau County for coronavirus drops
Nassau County health officials are monitoring 83 people who traveled to China or had contact with someone infected with the coronavirus.
Court sides with President Trump in 'sanctuary cities' grant fight
The Trump administration can withhold millions of dollars in law enforcement grants to force states to cooperate with U.S. immigration enforcement, a federal appeals court in New York ruled Wednesday in a decision that conflicted with three other federal appeals courts.
Student asks to donate bonus points to classmates
One generous student wrote a note to their teacher asking if he could give away bonus points from his test to the student who scored the lowest in the class.
Chick-fil-A-loving college students buy plane ticket to satisfy craving, order $200 worth of fast food
A cross-country track team at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York went to extremes to fill their Chick-fil-A craving on Saturday, purchasing a plane ticket and going through TSA just to get a bite of the beloved fast food.
FDNY firefighter who found his brother's body at Ground Zero dies of cancer
A retired FDNY firefighter who helped recover his brother's body at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks has died of cancer.
Restauranteur, author and model B. Smith dies at 70
Restaurateur, author and model Barbara Elaine Smith, best known as B. Smith, has died at her home on Long Island as a result of early-onset Alzheimer ’s disease, her husband and daughter announced on Facebook on Sunday.
Photos of chihuahua, pigeon cuddling go viral, draw in thousands of donations for non-profit animal rescue
A photo of a pigeon and chihuahua cuddling at animal shelter in New York have gone viral.
'We can save Earth': Jeff Bezos pledges $10 billion to fight climate change
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said Monday that he plans to spend $10 billion of his own fortune to help fight climate change.
Pier 1 files for bankruptcy protection
Home goods retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc. is filing for bankruptcy protection.
NYC subway thief thanks Democrats after his 139th arrest, release: 'Bail reform, it’s lit!
A New York City man who’s now been arrested 139 times thanked Democrats for guaranteeing his immediate release despite repeatedly swiping hundreds of dollars from unsuspecting subway commuters since the state’s new bail reform law went into effect Jan. 1.
Fire at orphanage run by Americans kills 15 children
A fire at an orphanage in Haiti that is run by an American group has killed 15 people.
Police: 14-year-old suspect held in Barnard College student death
A 14-year-old has been arrested in the fatal stabbing of a Barnard College student in a Manhattan park in December, authorities said Saturday.
Michael Avenatti convicted of trying to extort Nike
Michael Avenatti, the lawyer who represented a porn star in a lawsuit against President Trump, was found guilty of trying to extort Nike.