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July 27, 2023

Upstate NY diocese announces $100M sex abuse settlement

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, New York, announced Thursday a $100 million legal settlement with people alleging past sexual abuse by clergymen.

July 27, 2023

Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann's family seen at home for first time since police ended search

Suspect Long Island serial killer Rex Heuermann's family returned to their New York home after police finished their investigation at the property.

July 27, 2023

Mom of EMT stabbed in ambulance rips New York: 'How is your bail reform working?'

The mother of Julia Fatum, a New York City EMT who was stabbed on the job, blasted the state's bail reforms and her daughter's alleged attacker, who has a criminal record.

July 27, 2023

As e-bikes become more popular, battery fires are becoming more frequent

As more people begin to use e-bikes across the country, fires from lithium-ion batteries are becoming more common. A battery fire in New York City killed four people.

July 27, 2023

NYC construction company hails FDNY, first responders after crane collapse, vows to cooperate in probes

Monadnock Construction Inc., which operates the site where a crane partially collapsed and caught fire in New York City on Wednesday, is applauding the work of first responders.

July 26, 2023

NYC to shelter 1,000 migrants in mental hospital parking lot

Creedmoor Psychiatric Hospital's parking lot will be used to temporarily house migrants arriving in New York City, officials said Wednesday.

July 26, 2023

Suspected Long Island serial killer to be prosecuted by Suffolk County DA

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney will prosecute the Suspected Long Island serial Killer Rex Heuermann, according to an announcement on Wednesday.

July 26, 2023

Buffalo medical school hit with civil-rights complaint over summer program that prefers non-White applicants

The Equal Protection Project filed a federal civil-rights complaint against SUNY's Buffalo School of Medicine's summer program that give preference to non-White students.

July 26, 2023

Phish set to play 2 shows in Vermont, New York to benefit flood recovery efforts

Popular band Phish is set to play two shows in New York and Vermont next month to help with flood recovery efforts. The Vermont-based band was formed in 1983.

July 26, 2023

New York City construction crane catches on fire before collapse

Smoke could be seen rising into the sky in New York City on Wednesday as a construction crane caught on fire before it partially collapsed.