Man arrested after allegedly cutting off 7 puppies’ ears with scissors, police say
A New York man was arrested Monday and faces animal cruelty charges after allegedly cutting off seven puppies’ ears with a pair of scissors and without anesthesia, police said.
Matt Lauer rape accuser Brooke Nevils thanks supporters, calls Lauer letter 'victim blaming'
A former NBC News employee whose rape allegation against Matt Lauer went public for the first time Wednesday posted a Twitter message later in the day, thanking those who supported her decision to come forward with her story.
‘Today’ addresses ‘appalling’ new Matt Lauer report: 'It’s just very painful'
Shocking allegations about Matt Lauer reportedly revealed in an upcoming book by Ronan Farrow drew a sharp and somber reaction from the disgraced anchor’s former colleagues on NBC’s “Today” show Wednesday.
Police hunt for man who allegedly ran over ex-wife, killed her with machette
Police in New York City are looking for a man wanted for the brutal murder of his ex-wife.
Judge rejects Trump lawsuit seeking to keep tax returns hidden
A federal judge Monday emphatically rejected President Donald Trump's challenge to the release of his tax returns to New York prosecutors, saying the president's broad claim of immunity from all criminal investigations is at odds with the Constitution. But an appeals court blocked the handover of the documents for now.
Suspect held in fatal bludgeoning of 4 sleeping homeless men
A homeless man wielding a long metal bar rampaged through New York City's Chinatown early Saturday attacking other homeless people who were sleeping, killing four and leaving a fifth with serious injuries, police said.
Woman at Ocasio-Cortez event suggests 'eating babies' to end climate change
An emotional woman who spoke during the Q and A portion of a town hall held by Rep. Ocasio Cortez (D-NY) in Queens Thursday suggested people start "eating babies" to stop climate change.
Robert De Niro sued for gender discrimination by former employee
Robert De Niro’s former employee is suing him in Manhattan federal court for alleged gender discrimination and wage violations.
Dog steals owner's dentures, gets hilarious new smile
Eunice and Maggie live with her parents and her father wears dentures. One afternoon while he was sleeping, he took his dentures out and placed them next to the couch. At some point during his slumber, Maggie grabbed the dentures and began playing with them.
Woman climbs into lion exhibit at Bronx Zoo, taunts and dances for lion just feet away
A woman climbed over a safety barrier at the Bronx Zoo in New York City on Saturday and video of the incident is making the rounds on social media.
NYC to issue fines of up to $250K for use of term 'illegal alien'
The NYC Commission on Human Rights recently announced new guidelines for enforcing the Human Rights Law.
NYPD officer shot and killed during struggle with suspect
A New York police officer was shot and killed during a struggle with a suspect in the Bronx.
Trump administration proposes historically low refugee limit
The Trump administration wants to cap the number of refugees admitted into the United States to the lowest number since the resettlement program was created in 1980.
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.
‘How dare you’: Greta Thunberg lambastes UN world leaders, demands bold action on climate change
Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, delivered a powerful speech to the United Nations General Assembly Monday, warning world leaders to take climate change seriously or the population will suffer.
Man holding daughter, 5, jumps in front of subway train
A man died and his 5-year-old daughter suffered minor injuries after he apparently jumped in front of a subway train Monday morning, according to police.
$350,000 in jewelry stolen from Trump Tower NY
Detectives are investigating the alleged thefts of about $350,000 worth of jewelry from residents in Manhattan's Trump Tower.
Woman charged with killing 75-year-old man, torching house
A woman has been arrested on charges of beating a 75-year-old man to death and torching his Long Island house to cover up the crime.
Khaseen Morris, 16, was fatally stabbed while dozens of teens stood around and watched, police say
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.
New York City considers banning chocolate milk in public schools: report
Looks like the New York City school system has some beef with chocolate milk.