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December 2, 2024

Daniel Penny returns to court for start of closing arguments in subway chokehold trial

Jurors return to a Manhattan courtroom for closing arguments in the trial against Daniel Penny for the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely.

December 2, 2024

NYC Dem slams mayor, quotes Trump in fiery post against antisemitic waste of taxpayer money: 'You're fired'

Bronx Congressman Ritchie Torres has a message for antisemites getting paid off taxpayers' dime – and it's something President-elect Trump has said before.

December 1, 2024

New York high school hockey player dead at 17 after 'sudden medical event'

A New York high school hockey player died on Saturday after suffering a "sudden medical event" during a game. Connor Kasin was pronounced dead at a hospital. He was 17.

November 29, 2024

Top NY Dem ridiculed for floating secession to Canada over Trump return: 'Lead the way'

State Sen. Liz Krueger, D-Manhattan, reiterated her suggestion about New York seceding to Canada in a Politico interview this week, which led to incredulous responses.

November 28, 2024

Car tied to wealthy NY couple missing for 44 years pulled from murky pond

A car and human remains likely belonging to a couple who vanished 44 years ago was pulled from a pond in Georgia last week near a hotel they were staying in.

November 28, 2024

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Anti-Israel protesters descended on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday and tried to block the parade route.

November 28, 2024

'Dating Game Killer' kept 'trophies' that ultimately led to his downfall: detective

While a recent film brought new attention to the case of serial killer Rodney Alcala, a former detective discussed a pair of earrings that led to the monster's downfall.

November 28, 2024

What is Evacuation Day? The forgotten holiday that predates Thanksgiving — and once eclipsed July 4

New York's Evacuation Day once rivaled Independence Day in popularity, featuring grand parades. Explore how this historic commemoration faded away.

November 27, 2024

Owners of beloved Peanut the squirrel plan to sue New York state over seizure and killing by authorities

Owners of famous Peanut the squirrel will sue New York state over seizure and "killing" of beloved pet, lawyer says.

November 27, 2024

Cuomo joins Netanyahu’s legal defense team against ICC warrants as he mulls 2025 NYC mayoral run

Former New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo joined Bibi Netanyahu's legal defense team this week, as the Israeli leader faces war crimes charges from the ICC.