4 arrested for Michael K. Williams overdose death

Four men have been arrested in connection with the overdose death of "The Wire" actor Michael K. Williams.

NYC fire: 17 dead in Bronx apartment fire including 8 children

An investigation was underway Tuesday into the deadly apartment fire in the Bronx that killed 17people. This, as some residents were allowed back in to retrieve their belongings.

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.

Christmas tree set on fire outside Fox News Channel

A homeless man was arrested in connection with setting fire to a Christmas tree display in midtown Manhattan outside the FOX News Channel, according to the NYPD.

Man with loaded gun arrested outside of UN headquarters in Manhattan

The NYPD arrested a man with a gun outside of the United Nations building in Manhattan after an hours-long- standoff on Thursday.

Drug safe havens given OK in NYC in effort to curb overdoses

The first officially authorized safe havens for people to use heroin and other narcotics have been cleared to open in New York City in hopes of curbing overdoses.

NY school district offers remote learning due to gun violence, not coronavirus

In one New York City town, the gun violence is so bad that school officials are giving parents the option of remote learning for their kids this week.

Malcolm X's daughter, Malikah Shabazz, found dead in Brooklyn home

One of the six daughters of civil rights icon Malcolm X was found dead inside her home in Midwood, Brooklyn, said the NYPD.

Robbers disguised as trick-or-treaters pull gun on Brooklyn homeowner

Police in New York were looking for three people who dressed as trick-or-treaters to carry out a home invasion and armed robbery.

Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo charged with misdemeanor sex crime

A misdemeanor complaint charging former Gov. Andrew Cuomo with a sex crime has been filed in Albany, a court spokesperson says.

New York man sues Canon for $5M, claims printers don’t scan when ink is low

David Leacraft is seeking $5 million from Canon U.S.A. Inc. claiming the company deceptively forces consumers to buy ink cartridges in order to scan documents.

Eric Smith, 41, granted parole after killing 4-year-old when he was 13

Eric M. Smith, now 41, appeared for the 11th time before the Board of Parole on October 5 and was granted release as early as Nov. 17

R. Kelly convicted in federal sex-trafficking case

A jury in federal court in Downtown Brooklyn has convicted R&B superstar R. Kelly on racketeering charges related to shocking and lurid accusations of exploiting, coercing, and sex-trafficking several young women and girls.

Andrew Cuomo to resign as New York's governor

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he is resigning as governor of New York on Tuesday morning as a sexual harassment case against him builds. He will step aside in 14 days.

Elderly man found killed with 'I touch little girls' written on his chest

Police in New York are investigating the murder of an elderly man found dead inside a Staten Island duplex with a disturbing message scrawled on his chest.

'Smallville' star Allison Mack gets 3 years in prison in sex slave case

Allison Mack, best known for her role as Clark Kent's best friend in "Smallville," is set to serve three years in prison for her involvement in the NXIVM sex-slave case.

Girl stuck in dressing room pulled through wall to safety

First responders in Port Jefferson, Long Island rescued a girl stuck inside a dressing room by pulling her through the wall.