Yaphet Kotto, Bond villain, 'Homicide' star, dies at 81
The veteran actor Yaphet Kotto, who grew up in the Bronx, has died. He brought tough magnetism and stately gravitas to television, stage, and films including the James Bond movie "Live and Let Die" and Ridley Scott's "Alien."
The veteran actor Yaphet Kotto, who grew up in the Bronx, has died. He brought tough magnetism and stately gravitas to television, stage, and films including the James Bond movie "Live and Let Die" and Ridley Scott's "Alien."
Wife takes nursing home job to still see husband and comply with COVID-19 restrictions
The COVID-19 restrictions left Cynthia Romano with no choice but to take a job at a nursing home in order to see her ailing husband.
The COVID-19 restrictions left Cynthia Romano with no choice but to take a job at a nursing home in order to see her ailing husband.
Biden breaks his silence on Cuomo sexual harassment scandal, declines to call for his resignation
With the exception of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Biden's wait-and-see approach is not a common sentiment within his own party
With the exception of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Biden's wait-and-see approach is not a common sentiment within his own party
Top Dems call on Cuomo to resign amid harassment allegations
Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand joined the wave of lawmakers in New York calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign.
Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand joined the wave of lawmakers in New York calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign.
Manhattan DA, Trump prosecutor won't seek re-election
The veteran New York City prosecutor overseeing a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump said Friday that he will not seek re-election.
The veteran New York City prosecutor overseeing a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump said Friday that he will not seek re-election.
Gov. Cuomo's groping allegation reported to police
A lawyer for Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that she reported a groping allegation made against him to police after the woman involved declined to press charges herself.
A lawyer for Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that she reported a groping allegation made against him to police after the woman involved declined to press charges herself.
Boy, 12, left paralyzed from gunshot intended for brother: Cops
A 12-year-old boy is paralyzed below the waist after he was shot through a window by a man who had a “beef” with his older brother, the boy's mother says.
A 12-year-old boy is paralyzed below the waist after he was shot through a window by a man who had a “beef” with his older brother, the boy's mother says.
Dramatic video shows moment 2 NYPD officers are shot in Brooklyn
The NYPD released dramatic videos of the moments that two police officers were shot while responding to a 911 call in Prospect Lefferts Gardens in Brooklyn.
The NYPD released dramatic videos of the moments that two police officers were shot while responding to a 911 call in Prospect Lefferts Gardens in Brooklyn.
Rochester police investigate pepper spraying of mother near toddler
A Rochester police officer has been placed on administrative duty after using pepper spray on a woman suspected of shoplifting who tried to escape with her 3-year-old child in her arms, authorities said Friday.
A Rochester police officer has been placed on administrative duty after using pepper spray on a woman suspected of shoplifting who tried to escape with her 3-year-old child in her arms, authorities said Friday.
7 injured when van slams into vehicle, outdoor dining area, food stand
The driver of a van that crashed into an outdoor dining area, collided with another vehicle and slammed into a fruit stand was arrested Friday in Manhattan.
The driver of a van that crashed into an outdoor dining area, collided with another vehicle and slammed into a fruit stand was arrested Friday in Manhattan.
‘Training pays off’: Security guard saves choking student with Heimlich maneuver
Harrowing video captured the moment a school security guard saved a student from choking by performing the Heimlich maneuver.
Harrowing video captured the moment a school security guard saved a student from choking by performing the Heimlich maneuver.
Another Jacob Lawrence painting located after 60 years
Another panel from American artist Jacob Lawrence's sweeping series "Struggle: From the History of the American People" has surfaced after being hidden from public view for six decades. Three panels from the groundbreaking collection remain unaccounted for.
Another panel from American artist Jacob Lawrence's sweeping series "Struggle: From the History of the American People" has surfaced after being hidden from public view for six decades. Three panels from the groundbreaking collection remain unaccounted for.
Trader Joe's employee claims he was fired for requesting safer COVID policies
Trader Joe's disputes the former employee's allegations.
Trader Joe's disputes the former employee's allegations.
PD: New York women arrested in Arizona for assault on American Airlines flight
During an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Los Angeles, two New York women reportedly became violent and were arrested when the flight stopped in Phoenix.
During an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Los Angeles, two New York women reportedly became violent and were arrested when the flight stopped in Phoenix.
Cuomo issues apology, asks for independent review of harassment claims
"I acknowledge some of the things I have said have been misinterpreted as an unwanted flirtation. To the extent anyone felt that way, I am truly sorry about that," said Cuomo.
"I acknowledge some of the things I have said have been misinterpreted as an unwanted flirtation. To the extent anyone felt that way, I am truly sorry about that," said Cuomo.
Cuomo asks state AG, top judge, to launch harassment probe
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has asked the state's attorney general and chief appeals court judge to jointly appoint an independent lawyer to investigate claims he sexually harassed at least two women who worked for him.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has asked the state's attorney general and chief appeals court judge to jointly appoint an independent lawyer to investigate claims he sexually harassed at least two women who worked for him.
Andrew Yang helps photographer who was attacked on Staten Island Ferry
A man shoved a photojournalist on the deck of the Staten Island Ferry and was about to hit him with a metal rod when mayoral candidate Andrew Yang intervened.
A man shoved a photojournalist on the deck of the Staten Island Ferry and was about to hit him with a metal rod when mayoral candidate Andrew Yang intervened.
‘They’ve lost everything’: 4 dogs who lost both owners to COVID-19 need new home
Four dogs are looking for new homes after their owners died due to COVID-19.
Four dogs are looking for new homes after their owners died due to COVID-19.
Prosecutor gets Trump tax records after long fight
A New York prosecutor has obtained copies of Donald Trump’s tax records.
A New York prosecutor has obtained copies of Donald Trump’s tax records.
US military begins delivering COVID-19 vaccine doses to Texas, New York
The U.S. military is beginning to deliver shots at coronavirus vaccination centers in Texas and New York and says service members will start staffing four centers in Florida and one in Philadelphia next week.
The U.S. military is beginning to deliver shots at coronavirus vaccination centers in Texas and New York and says service members will start staffing four centers in Florida and one in Philadelphia next week.