Mark David Chapman, John Lennon's killer, denied parole again
Mark David Chapman, the man who shot and killed John Lennon outside the Dakota in Manhattan in 1980, has been denied parole for a 12th time. This is when he'll get another chance with the Parole Board.
Mother questioned by police after 3 children die in apparent Coney Island drowning
The children, a 3-month-old baby, a 4-year-old girl, and a 7-year-old boy, were taken to a hospital where they were pronounced dead.
Steve Bannon charged with money laundering in wall fundraiser
Steve Bannon, a former advisor of former President Donald Trump, was charged with money laundering and conspiracy charges after surrendering to authorities at the Manhattan district attorney's office.
Iconic, 300-pound skateboard bench removed from North Philadelphia after being stolen from NYC park
An iconic skateboarding bench that was stolen from a New York City park and appeared in North Philadelphia earlier this week is set to head back to New York after disappearing from Cecil B. Moore Plaza.
United Airlines threatens to end service at major U.S. airport
United says if the FAA doesn't grant the airline additional flights, it will end service at the busiest New York-area airport in October.
NYC public schools snow days are eliminated
Sorry kids, no more days off from school when it snows.
Iconic skateboard bench arrives in Philadelphia after being stolen from NYC park
A piece of skateboarding lore was brought to North Philadelphia after it was stolen from a park in New York City.
Bed, Bath & Beyond CFO Gustavo Arnal dies after falling from NYC skyscraper
When New York City Police arrived, officers found Arnal unresponsive near the so-called Jenga building with injuries.
US Open: Serena Williams loses to Ajla Tomljanovic
Serena Williams has lost what is expected to be the last match of her transcendent tennis career.
US Open: Serena, Venus Williams lose in 1st round of doubles
Serena and Venus Williams have lost in the first round of doubles at the U.S. Open.
NY bans sale of cans of whipped cream to those under 21 years old
Store owners are being warned about a little-known law prohibiting the sale of whipped cream chargers to people under the age of 21 in New York.
5 people shot on Coney Island boardwalk, 1 dead
One man is dead and 4 other people are injured after a shooting on the Coney Island boardwalk late on Saturday night.
NYC officials claim Texas using wristbands to barcode migrants bused to city
NYC officials claimed that many people wanted to get off the bus in different states, but were afraid to do so thinking they were being tracked.
3 arrested in 'Yoga to the People' tax fraud case
The complaint said the defendants evaded taxes by failing to keep corporate books by accepting yoga students’ payments in cash, sometimes collected in tissue boxes passed around during classes, and by paying yoga teachers in cash and “off the books.”
New York boasts the world's skinniest skyscraper: Steinway Tower
One skyscraper stands out from the rest in the Manhattan skyline. It's not the tallest, but it is the skinniest — the world's skinniest, in fact.
Former Drexel University neurologist who sexually abused patients kills himself in jail
A once-prominent neurologist who formerly worked at Drexel University and was convicted last month of sexually abusing patients has killed himself at a New York City jail, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Salman Rushdie off ventilator, 'talking and joking' after attack in New York
Salman Rushdie's "condition is headed in the right direction," but his road to recovery is long, his agent said.
Author Salman Rushdie stabbed on stage in New York
Salman Rushdie, whose novel “The Satanic Verses” drew death threats from Iran in the 1980s, has been stabbed in the neck and abdomen by a man who rushed the stage as the author was about to give a lecture in western New York.
Officers jump in to help after carriage horse collapses on NYC street
The NYPD’s Mounted Unit had to help a distressed carriage horse and get it back up on its feet after it collapsed in the Hell’s Kitchen section of Manhattan.
Trump says he refuses to answer questions in NY investigation
Former President Donald Trump was questioned under oath Wednesday in the New York attorney general’s long-running civil investigation into his dealings as a real estate mogul, but he says he declined to answer any of them.