NYC schools go all-remote; Cuomo warns of 'astronomical' positive test rates in state
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
Legendary college basketball coach, Jim Boeheim, tests positive for COVID-19
Legendary college basketball coach, Jim Boeheim, has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement posted on Twitter.
Legendary college basketball coach, Jim Boeheim, has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement posted on Twitter.
Arrest made in Manhattan attack on actor Rick Moranis
Police have made an arrest in the random attack on actor Rick Moranis on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
Police have made an arrest in the random attack on actor Rick Moranis on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree goes up
A 75-foot Norway spruce arrived Saturday at New York City's Rockefeller Center to serve as one of the world's most famous Christmas trees.
A 75-foot Norway spruce arrived Saturday at New York City's Rockefeller Center to serve as one of the world's most famous Christmas trees.
NY elects two openly gay Black men to Congress
New York Democrats Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres have become the first openly gay Black men to be elected to Congress.
New York Democrats Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres have become the first openly gay Black men to be elected to Congress.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wins re-election
The Democrat, who represents parts of the Bronx and Queens, defeated Republican John Cummings, a teacher and former police officer.
The Democrat, who represents parts of the Bronx and Queens, defeated Republican John Cummings, a teacher and former police officer.
NY police investigate after razor blade found in child's Halloween candy
Police in upstate New York are investigating after a parent found a razor blade embedded in a piece of their child's Halloween candy.
Police in upstate New York are investigating after a parent found a razor blade embedded in a piece of their child's Halloween candy.
COVID-19 pandemic reinvents holiday hiring needs for retailers
The push to hire temporary workers has begun in earnest this holiday season, in some cases weeks earlier than last year. But the pandemic has reshaped the kinds of jobs retailers are recruiting for.
The push to hire temporary workers has begun in earnest this holiday season, in some cases weeks earlier than last year. But the pandemic has reshaped the kinds of jobs retailers are recruiting for.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut requiring Californians to quarantine before visiting
The tri-state area added California back to its quarantine list because of an increase in the state's testing positivity rate.
The tri-state area added California back to its quarantine list because of an increase in the state's testing positivity rate.
Trump request to replace defendant as US denied in defamation lawsuit
A federal judge on Tuesday denied President Donald Trump's request that he be replaced as the defendant in a defamation lawsuit
A federal judge on Tuesday denied President Donald Trump's request that he be replaced as the defendant in a defamation lawsuit
NY grocery store threatened with boycott after offering discount to Trump supporters
A New York grocery store owner is facing boycott threats because he offered a 20% discount to Trump supporters – even after he said he would honor the deal for Biden backers, too.
A New York grocery store owner is facing boycott threats because he offered a 20% discount to Trump supporters – even after he said he would honor the deal for Biden backers, too.
Epstein's ex-girlfriend combative, defensive in new transcripts
Transcripts released Thursday show financier Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend was combative and defensive under tough questioning.
Transcripts released Thursday show financier Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend was combative and defensive under tough questioning.
Santa Claus won't be coming to Macy's this year
Macy’s said Santa Claus won’t be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.
Macy’s said Santa Claus won’t be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.
Sweet 16 party leaves 37 infected with COVID-19, nearly 300 quarantined, health officials say
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
Central Park woman made second 911 call about Black man, says DA
The woman at the center of a viral video where she was seen calling the police on a Black man inside Central Park made a second false call, the Manhattan District Attorney claims.
The woman at the center of a viral video where she was seen calling the police on a Black man inside Central Park made a second false call, the Manhattan District Attorney claims.
Jets have no positive COVID-19 tests, game with Arizona on
All New York Jets players and coaches have tested negative for COVID-19, and Sunday’s game against Arizona will be played on time.
All New York Jets players and coaches have tested negative for COVID-19, and Sunday’s game against Arizona will be played on time.
Broadway shutdown extended until May 30
Fans of Broadway will have to wait a little longer for shows to resume — until at least late May.
Fans of Broadway will have to wait a little longer for shows to resume — until at least late May.
Baseball Hall of Famer Whitey Ford dead at 91
NY Yankees legend Whitey Ford has died at the age of 91, announced the team.
NY Yankees legend Whitey Ford has died at the age of 91, announced the team.
Study: Early coronavirus cases in SoCal linked to New York
Most COVID-19 patients in Southern California during the early months of the pandemic appear to have been infected by a variant from New York state via Europe, not directly from China.
Most COVID-19 patients in Southern California during the early months of the pandemic appear to have been infected by a variant from New York state via Europe, not directly from China.
NYC mayor warns of bleak days ahead with coronavirus outbreak
The New York City mayor warned that there are dark days ahead as a new outbreak of the coronavirus affects the city.
The New York City mayor warned that there are dark days ahead as a new outbreak of the coronavirus affects the city.