Dow drops 7.8% as free-fall in oil, virus fears slam markets

The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 7.8%, its steepest drop since the financial crisis of 2008, as a free-fall in oil prices and worsening fears of fallout from the spreading coronavirus outbreak seize markets.

NY to produce its own hand sanitizer

Due to shortages and reports of price gouging, New York is starting to produce its own hand sanitizer brand that will be sold at reduced prices

Plane diverted after passengers become disruptive over sneezing

A commercial flight from Colorado ski country to Newark, New Jersey made an unscheduled stop in Denver after several passengers became disruptive because they were seated next to someone who they thought was sick, officials said.

NYPD makes dozen arrests in brutal attack on girl in Brooklyn

Police in New York have arrested 12 teens in connection with the brutal attack and robbery of a girl in Brooklyn.

Girl, 15, viciously assaulted during gang robbery in Brooklyn

A 15-year-old girl was attacked and robbed by a large group in a frightening incident that was caught on camera.

‘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.

2nd New York coronavirus patient traveled to Miami, Gov. Cuomo says

A man in New York City’s suburbs was hospitalized in serious condition with the COVID-19 virus Tuesday after becoming the second person to test positive in the state, prompting schools to close and raising the possibility that the virus is spreading locally.

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.

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.

Harvey Weinstein jury indicates it is split on most serious counts

Weinstein's lawyers said they would accept a partial verdict, but prosecutors said no and the judge refused to allow it.