False reports of explosives found in a car near a Trump rally spread online
Nassau County officials say social media reports that explosives were found in a car near former President Donald Trumpโs New York rally on Long Island just days after the second apparent assassination attempt on him are false.
Harris hits Trump's promise of mass deportations as Trump rallies on Long Island
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is criticizing Donald Trumpโs promise to deport millions of people who are in the United States illegally.
Luisangel Acuรฑa's huge game for the Mets hurts older brother's team, the Braves, in NL playoff race
Luisangel Acuรฑa has subbed so nicely for the New York Mets already that his brotherโs team is in growing danger of missing the postseason.
On jury duty, David Letterman auditioned for a role he's never gotten
The longtime host of โThe Late Show with David Lettermanโ made it to the final cuts before getting knocked off a jury about to hear a criminal trial involving cryptocurrency.
New York City lawmakers approve bill to study slavery and reparations
New York City lawmakers have approved legislation to study the cityโs significant role in slavery and consider reparations to descendants of enslaved people.
From Chinese to Italians and beyond, maligning a culture via its foods is a longtime American habit
Itโs a practice thatโs about as American as apple pie โ accusing immigrant and minority communities of engaging in bizarre or disgusting behaviors when it comes to what and how they eat and drink.
9/11 anniversary brings Biden, Harris and Trump together at ground zero
Some 9/11 victimsโ relatives have appealed to presidential candidates for accountability as the U.S. marks an anniversary laced with election-season politics.
Behind the nonprofit helping a diverse new generation of culinary professionals heat up New York
The Food Education Fund seeks to diversify the culinary world and better mentor its next generation through hands-on experiences for low-income students of color at ten high schools.
The arrest of a former aide to NY governors highlights efforts to root out Chinese agents in the US
The arrest of a former aide to two New York governors highlights a broad effort by the federal government to root out covert agents advancing Chinaโs interests on American soil.
Former aide to 2 New York governors is charged with being an agent of the Chinese government
Federal prosecutors say a former aide to two New York governors has been charged with acting as an undisclosed agent of the Chinese government.
She didn't see her Black heritage in crossword puzzles. So she started publishing her own
It all started a couple of years ago when Juliana Pache got stuck while doing a crossword puzzle, the clue making a reference she wasnโt familiar with.
50 years on, Harlem Week shows how a New York City neighborhood went from crisis to renaissance
In the 1970s, decades of disinvestment had culminated in a mass exodus from Harlem known as urban flight.
US arrests reputed Peruvian gang leader wanted for 23 killings in his home country
A reputed Peruvian gang leader suspected in nearly two dozen killings in his home country has been arrested in New York by U.S. immigration authorities.
21 years ago: Massive blackout hits Metro Detroit, Northeast leaving 50 million without power
It has been 21 years since a massive blackout put 50 million people from Detroit to New York in the dark.
Former Bennington College head Mariko Silver to become Lincoln Center president in September
Former Bennington College head Mariko Silver was hired Wednesday as president of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
New York City's freewheeling era of outdoor dining has come to end
Outdoor tables saved thousands of New York City restaurants from ruin when they were forced to close their dining rooms during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bloomberg gives $600 million to four Black medical schools' endowments
Michael Bloomberg committed $600 million to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools through his organization Bloomberg Philanthropies.
A woman is arrested in vandalism at museum officials' homes during pro-Palestinian protests
A woman has been arrested on hate crime charges in the vandalism of the homes of the Brooklyn Museumโs leaders during a wave of pro-Palestinian protests.
Rudy Giuliani agrees to deal to end his bankruptcy case, pay creditors' financial adviser $400k
Rudy Giuliani has agreed to a last-minute deal to end his personal bankruptcy case and pay about $400,000 to a financial adviser hired by his creditors.
Cartoonist Roz Chast to be honored at the Brooklyn Book Festival, which runs from Sept. 22-30
Lorrie Moore, Attica Locke and Edwidge Danticat will be among hundreds of writers attending this Septemberโs Brooklyn Book Festival, for years one of the literary worldโs most anticipated gatherings.
Self-professed 'Wolf of Airbnb' sentenced to over 4 years in prison for defrauding landlords
A Florida man who boasted that he was the โWolf of Airbnbโ has been sentenced to over four years in prison after defrauding New York City landlords and a federal pandemic-relief government program.
Hunter Biden drops lawsuit against Fox News over explicit images featured in streaming series
Hunter Biden has dropped a lawsuit accusing Fox News of illegally publishing explicit images of him as part of a streaming series.
Yoga, meditation and prayer: Urban transit workers cope with violence and fear on the job
Transit workers around the country are managing their fear and anxiety over a rise in violent crime on subways and buses.
'I can't breathe': Eric Garner remembered on the 10th anniversary of his chokehold death
It has been 10 years since the chokehold death of Eric Garner at the hands of New York City police officers made โI canโt breatheโ a rallying cry.
Prosecutors say neo-Nazi 'murder cult' leader plotted to give poison candy to Jewish kids in NYC
Prosecutors say the leader of a violent neo-Nazi extremist group based in eastern Europe has been charged with plotting to have an associate dress up as Santa Claus and hand out poisoned candy to Jewish children in New York City to sow terror.
Expert calls NRA's spending policies a 'dumpster fire' as gun group's civil trial begins a new phase
The second phase of the trial in a civil lawsuit against the National Rifle Association and its top executives is underway in New York.
Judge throws out Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy case, says he flouted process with lack of transparency
A judge threw out Rudy Giulianiโs bankruptcy case on Friday, finding that the former New York City mayor had flouted process with a lack of transparency.
Jury ends first day of deliberations in US Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption trial without a verdict
A jury has gone home after deliberating for three hours at the trial of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, who is accused of taking bribes and being a foreign agent.
Under pressure from cities, DoorDash steps up efforts to ensure its drivers don't break traffic laws
DoorDash says itโs stepping up efforts to identify dangerous delivery drivers and remove them from its platform after a flood of complaints from cities.
NRA's ex-CFO agreed to 10-year not-for-profit ban, still owes $2M for role in lavish spending scheme
The National Rifle Associationโs former finance czar agreed to a decade-long ban from managing money for New York not-for-profits after a jury found him liable in a scheme to have the influential gun rights organization bankroll a longtime chief executiveโs extravagant lifestyle.
Scorched by history: Discriminatory past shapes heat waves in minority and low-income neighborhoods
Millions of Americans are facing major heat waves with temperatures consistently exceeding 90 degrees.
Family demands accountability for NY police killing of 13-year-old boy. Police said he aimed BB gun
Relatives of a 13-year-old boy who was shot and killed by police in central New York are demanding justice.
LGBTQ+ Pride Month culminates with parades in NYC, San Francisco and beyond
The monthlong celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride has reached its exuberant grand finale as multitudes of rainbow-laden revelers hit the streets for marquee parades in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and elsewhere across the globe.
Biden makes appeals to donors as concerns persist over his presidential debate performance
President Joe Biden looked to recapture his mojo and reassured donors that heโs fully up to the challenge of beating Donald Trump.
After split with NYC July 4 hot dog competition, Joey Chestnut heads to army base event in Texas
Competitive eater Joey โJawsโ Chestnut will take his hot dog-downing talents to an army base in Texas for Americaโs Independence Day.
Detroit Pistons dismiss coach Monty Williams with 5 years, $65 million left on contract
The Detroit Pistons have dismissed head coach Monty Williams with five years and $65 million remaining on his contract.
That cool Tony Awards moment when Jay-Z joined Alicia Keys? Turns out it wasn't live
Jay-Zโs electrifying reunion with Alicia Keys on what appeared to be a live duet of โEmpire State of Mindโ at the Tony Awards was actually pre-taped, a show official who wasnโt authorized to speak publicly told The Associated Press.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs returns key to New York City in response to video of him attacking singer Cassie
Sean โDiddyโ Combs has returned his key to New York City after a request from Mayor Eric Adams in response to the release of a video showing the music mogul attacking R&B singer Cassie.
Apparent Gaza activists hurl paint at homes of Brooklyn Museum leaders, including Jewish director
People purporting to be pro-Palestinian activists have hurled red paint at the homes of top leaders at the Brooklyn Museum, including its Jewish director.
NYC considers ending broker fees for tenants, angering real estate industry
A proposal seeking to eliminate a hefty price tag for New York City renters is drawing fierce opposition from the real estate industry.
Bill would rename NYC subway stop after Stonewall, a landmark in LGBTQ+ rights movement
Lawmakers have approved legislation that would rename a New York City subway station in honor of the Stonewall riots.
Governor halts plan to charge most drivers entering Manhattan $15 for transit and traffic fixes
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has halted a plan to charge motorists big tolls to enter the core of Manhattan.
Colson Whitehead's 'Crook Manifesto' wins $50,000 Gotham Prize for outstanding book about NYC
Colson Whiteheadโs โCrook Manifestoโ is this yearโs winner of the Gotham Book Prize for an outstanding work about New York City.
New York magnet fisher catches safe full of soggy $100 bills, he says
James Kane has used a magnet to fish all manner of junk from New York City waterways, but he says the stacks of $100 bills he pulled from a safe were something else entirely.
Parade for Israel in NYC focuses on solidarity this year as Gaza war casts a grim shadow
Marchers chanted for the release of hostages in Gaza at a New York City parade for Israel that drew thousands of people under heightened security.
34 taken into custody after pro-Palestinian protest at Brooklyn Museum, artwork damage reported
New York City police say they took 34 people into custody following a pro-Palestinian protest at the Brooklyn Museum.
NYC's rat-hating mayor, Eric Adams, is once again ticketed for rats at his Brooklyn property
New York Cityโs rat-hating mayor has once again been ticketed for a rat infestation at his Brooklyn property.
Upside-down American flag reappears as a right-wing protest symbol after Trump's guilty verdict
Right-wing commentators and supporters of former President Donald Trump have flooded social media with images of upside-down American flags in protest of his historic guilty verdict.
The special Tony Award for educators goes to Baltimore community artist CJay Philip
The special Tony Award that honors educators is going to a Baltimore-based actor, educator, choreographer and Broadway veteran who has created arts opportunities for everyone from kindergartners to senior citizens.
Harvey Weinstein may face new charges as more accusers come forward, New York prosecutors say
Manhattan prosecutors have told a judge they are evaluating new claims of sexual misconduct made against Harvey Weinstein.
Mabrey, Reese help Chicago beat New York 90-81, a win for coach Weatherspoon against former team
Marina Mabrey had 21 points, seven assists and six rebounds to help the Chicago Sky beat the New York Liberty 90-81.
NYC is beginning to evict some people in migrant shelters under stricter rules
New York City is stepping up its efforts to push migrants out of its overwhelmed shelters as it begins enforcing a new rule that limits some adult asylum-seekers to a month in the system before they have to find a bed on their own.
NYC mayor defends police response after videos show officers punching pro-Palestinian protesters
New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended the police departmentโs response to a pro-Palestinian street demonstration in Brooklyn over the weekend, calling video of officers repeatedly punching men lying prone on the ground an โisolated incident.โ.
Man charged in random assault on actor Steve Buscemi in New York
A man wanted in connection with the random assault on actor Steve Buscemi on a New York City street earlier this month has been arrested on an assault charge.
A cricket World Cup is coming to NYCโs suburbs, where the sport thrives among immigrant communities
As the U.S. prepares to host its first cricket World Cup next month, a temporary stadium is rising in the New York City suburbs.
Census Bureau estimates: Detroit population rises after decades of decline, South dominates growth
U.S. Census Bureau estimates show America's Northeast and Midwest cities are rebounding slightly from years of population drops, highlighted by modest growth in Detroit after decades of declines.
Sidewalk video โPortalโ linking New York, Dublin by livestream temporarily paused after lewd antics
The video screen โPortalโ that lets people in New York and Dublin peer into life on opposite sides of the Atlantic in real time has been a source of whimsical delight, but also a magnet for boorish behavior thatโs prompted officials to hit pause for now.
Actor Steve Buscemi is OK after being punched in the face in New York City
Actor Steve Buscemi's publicist says he is OK after the โBoardwalk Empireโ star was punched in the face by a man on a New York City street.
NYC's Rikers Island jail gets a kid-friendly visitation room ahead of Mother's Day
The women's section of Rikers Island is getting a redesigned and more kid-friendly visitation room ahead of Mother's Day.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs asks judge to dismiss 'false' claim that he, others raped 17-year-old girl
Sean โDiddyโ Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
WABC Radio suspends Rudy Giuliani for flouting ban on discussing discredited 2020 election claims
Rudy Giuliani has been suspended from WABC Radio and his daily show canceled over his violation of a ban on discussing discredited 2020 election claims.
Harvey Weinstein won't be sent back to California while he awaits New York rape retrial
Harvey Weinstein will remain locked up in New York as a court works out whether he should stay in a city jail while he awaits a retrial in a rape case or be sent back to California to continue serving a prison sentence.
Oprah Winfrey's new book club pick is Colm Tรณibรญnโs 'Long Island,' the sequel to 'Brooklyn'
Colm Tรณibรญnโs โLong Island,โ the Irish novelistโs follow-up to the acclaimed immigrant tale โBrooklyn,โ is Oprah Winfreyโs latest book club pick.
Met Gala Fashion: Looking back at some of the most iconic looks from the annual soiree
On the first Monday of May, A-list celebrities gather at the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the Met Gala, a fundraiser for the iconic museum that has turned into one of the most exclusive and talked about fashion runways in the world.
New York made Donald Trump and could convict him. But for now, he's using it to campaign
After a years-long breakup with his hometown, former President Donald Trump is back in New York, this time as a criminal defendant.
The Latest | Police tell UCLA protesters to disperse or face arrest
Announcements broadcasted on the University of California, Los Angeles campus have told demonstrators to disperse or they would be arrested and face a misdemeanor charge.
Timeline of the nationwide protest movement that began at Columbia University
Columbia University has announced that it is canceling its main commencement ceremony scheduled for next week because of ongoing pro-Palestinian protests.
Ralph Lauren goes minimal for latest fashion show, with muted tones and a more intimate setting
Ralph Lauren has been known for many a grand fashion show over the years: taking over Central Park for a sumptuous anniversary celebration, for example, or staging a runway show amid his eye-popping classic car collection.
Harvey Weinstein due back in court, while a key witness weighs whether to testify at a retrial
Harvey Weinstein will appear in a New York City court next week, the first step in potentially retrying the film mogul after his 2020 rape conviction was overturned.
New York City to require warning labels for sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants
New York City residents may soon see warning labels next to sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants and coffee shops.