Judge dismisses criminal groping case against Andrew Cuomo
A judge dismissed the only criminal charge filed against the Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in connection with the sexual harassment allegations that drove him from office. It took place during a virtual appearance on Friday afternoon.
NY plans COVID-19 booster mandate for healthcare workers
New York plans to require health care workers to get a COVID-19 booster.
Ghislaine Maxwell to seek new trial after juror claims he was sexually abused as a child
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyers will ask a federal judge to order a new trial after revelations by a juror in her case that he was a victim of sexual abuse.
New York City is ordered to install signals to aid blind pedestrians
A federal judge has ordered New York City to install crosswalk signals to help blind people and those with bad eyesight in more than 9,000 intersections over the next 10 years.
Happy New Year! NYC ushers in 2022 with Times Square ball drop
A scaled-back crowd will embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — at the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
Calls to cancel New Years Eve celebration in Times Square, mayor says show will go on
Even as COVID cases rise, preparations continue in Times Square for the most famous New Year’s Eve celebration in the world. Now, there are calls to cancel the event as have officials in other major cities.
Ghislaine Maxwell's family voices faith in her innocence after conviction
Ghislaine Maxwell’s family members expressed their belief in her innocence after she was found guilty of luring teenage girls to be sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein.
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo avoids criminal charges for unwanted kissing
Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah said that while there was evidence to conclude the conduct the women described did occur, the office could not pursue criminal charges.
NYC vaccine mandate for private employers and those 12 and older in effect
A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private employers is now in effect in New York City. Also, New Yorkers aged 12 and older are now required to show proof of two vaccine doses to enter most indoor venues.
Times Square New Years Eve ball drop being scaled back
With COVID cases surging in hotspot New York City, plans for the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square are being scaled back.
2022 New Years Eve numbers arrive in Times Square; NYE cancelled decision pending
New Year's Eve is less than two weeks away and while the fate of the big celebration and the crowds in Times Square are still up in the air due to a surge in coronavirus cases, the preparations continue.
NY single-day record for COVID cases
21,027 New Yorkers have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest number since January 14.
Radio City Rockettes cancel season due to COVID outbreak
The Radio City Rockettes are canceling their entire 2021 season due to COVID-19 cases.
DRAMATIC VIDEO: 2 teens crawl down building to escape deadly fire
Dramatic video shows two teens climbing out of a Manhattan high-rise window to escape a deadly fire sparked by a lithium battery explosion.
Third teen pleads guilty in Tessa Majors killing that shocked NYC
Rashaun Weaver will serve a 14-years-to-life sentence for fatally stabbing Majors inside of Morningside Park in 2019.
Off-duty NYPD lieutenant shot leaving club in Queens; suspect killed
An off-duty NYPD lieutenant was in critical but stable condition after he was shot multiple times while leaving a nightclub in Woodside, Queens Thursday, said police. The suspect was shot and later died at a local hospital.
Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered to give up millions in pandemic book earnings
New York state's ethics commission has ordered former Gov. Andrew Cuomo to pay back the millions of dollars he is set to earn from his publishing deal for a book about his leadership during the pandemic. His lawyer calls the order "unconstitutional."
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Outlaw not picked for NYPD job, report says
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw will remain in Philadelphia, according to the New York Post.
New York indoor mask mandate for places without vaccine requirement
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an indoor mask mandate Friday for all public places that do not require proof of vaccination.
NYC Council approves bill allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections
The bill does not confer voting rights for state or federal elections to the city's 800,000 immigrants with green cards and work authorization, nor does it permit unauthorized immigrants to vote.