Judge dismisses criminal groping case against Andrew Cuomo

A judge dismissed the only criminal charge filed against the Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in connection with the sexual harassment allegations that drove him from office. It took place during a virtual appearance on Friday afternoon. 

Ghislaine Maxwell's family voices faith in her innocence after conviction

Ghislaine Maxwell’s family members expressed their belief in her innocence after she was found guilty of luring teenage girls to be sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein.

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.

2022 New Years Eve numbers arrive in Times Square; NYE cancelled decision pending

New Year's Eve is less than two weeks away and while the fate of the big celebration and the crowds in Times Square are still up in the air due to a surge in coronavirus cases, the preparations continue.

NY single-day record for COVID cases

21,027 New Yorkers have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest number since January 14.

New York indoor mask mandate for places without vaccine requirement

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an indoor mask mandate Friday for all public places that do not require proof of vaccination.

GHISLAINE MAXWELL TRIAL: Socialite's family asks for better treatment

The family of the British woman charged with helping the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein exploit underage girls has asked the U.S. attorney general to improve the treatment she is receiving during her trial.

NYC announces new vaccine mandate for all private sector employers

Beginning Dec. 27, all private-sector employers in New York City must require that their employees be fully vaccinated for the coronavirus, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.

5 cases of omicron variant detected in New York

At least five people in New York have been infected with the omicron variant of the coronavirus. Four of the cases are in New York City and one is in Suffolk County.

Times Square New Year's Eve countdown back in 2021

Vaccinated people will be allowed back into Times Square for the annual New Year's Eve countdown at the end of 2021. The ball dropped into nearly deserted streets last year due to the pandemic.

2 runners stop to help fellow runner over NYC Marathon finish line

Runners in the 2021 New York City Marathon on November 7 helped a fellow participant who fell over just shy of the course’s end finish the run.

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.

Robert Durst charged in NY with 1982 murder of wife Kathie Durst

Millionaire real estate scion Robert Durst has been charged in suburban New York City with the death of his former wife, Kathie Durst, who vanished in 1982, authorities confirmed Friday.

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

Giuliani associate Lev Parnas faces trial for campaign finance charges

Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Guiliani, is facing trial with co-defendant Andrey Kukushkinand related to alleged campaign finance schemes.

Passenger not charged after flight makes emergency landing at LaGuardia Airport

An airline passenger whose behavior aboard a flight Saturday prompted an emergency landing and evacuation at LaGuardia Airport was released with no charges filed.

Video: 1st American to receive COVID-19 shot gets booster

Sandra Lindsay, who works as an intensive care nurse, was the very first American to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in December 2020.