Trump pleads the 5th. What does it mean? Here's what you should know about the constitutional right he invoked

Former President Donald Trump said he declined to answer questions while under oath, citing the "rights and privileges afforded to every citizen under the United States Constitution." Here's what you should know about the constitutional right he has invoked.

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.

$985K worth of cocaine found near crashed vehicle after driver flees Michigan State Police

Michigan State Police troopers found 22 pounds of cocaine scattered near a crashed vehicle after the driver, a New York man, fled earlier. The drugs have a street value of about $985,000.

First bus of migrants from Texas border arrives in New York

In addition to Washington D.C., New York City will now be a drop-off location for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's undocumented migrant busing strategy.

Polio New York: Case found in Rockland County

New York health officials have issued a health alert about a case of polio that has been discovered.

Aerial video captures shark snack attack off New York beach

Experts with OCEARCH say these bait fish near the coast could be tied to the recent string of shark sightings in New York and New Jersey this summer

Man slashes woman in Times Square; suspect identified

The NYPD on Monday identified a suspect wanted for allegedly attacking a woman in Times Square on Sunday at about 10 a.m.

NYC declares monkeypox outbreak a 'public health emergency'

In a statement, Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan declared that the city's monkeypox outbreak was a "public health emergency" in order to fight the spread of the virus.

New York City store locks up Spam in plastic case amid crime spike

Shoppers, store employees, and social media users expressed disbelief after discovering the $3.99 canned meat product out of reach behind lock and key.

Jackie Robinson Museum set to finally open in New York

After 14 years of planning and fundraising through delays, the Jackie Robinson Museum is finally ready to open in New York City.

Video:  Man hit by car in the Bronx, thieves rob his unconscious body

The shocking video shows a man in the Bronx being hit and sent flying by a car before two men get out of the vehicle, run over to him,and rob him as he lay unconscious in the street.

Attacker tries to stab NY GOP candidate for governor Rep. Lee Zeldin

U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for New York governor, was attacked by a man who tried to stab him at an upstate event.

Great White shark washes ashore on Long Island

Authorities say the 7-to-8-foot long shark was spotted by a resident before it washed back out to sea.

'The Godfather' mansion on Airbnb

Airbnb has an offer you can't refuse if you're a fan of 'The Godfather' movies.

Buzz Aldrin’s moon landing jacket could go for $2M at auction

Sotheby’s in New York will put several of Aldrin’s artifacts from the Apollo 11 and Gemini XII missions up for auction.

Father, young daughter killed in Montana when man drove truck into family, fired shotgun

Police say the little girl was being held by her mother when she was killed -- and that the attack ended when the mother's sister-in-law managed to kill the suspect.