After 'cease and desist' letter, Gabby Petito photo removed from 'unclaimed' Yelp page for Laundrie's attorney

The family attorney for Gabby Petito sent a letter to the attorney of Brian Laundrie’s family demanding that he remove a photo of Gabby from a Yelp page. Within the hour, the image was removed.

From ground zero to Pentagon to Shanksville, US marks 20th anniversary of 9/11

Twenty years ago, the 11th of September dawned as just a date. By midnight, it was 9/11, the staggering starting point for a new era of terror, war, politics, patriotism and tragedy.

Tearful celebration: 5-year-old cancer patient can't let go of hospital worker as she hugs her in gratitude

It was a moving demonstration of gratitude that drew tears and cheers. Video of a little girl, who finished her cancer treatment has gone viral, as she’s seen hugging and re-hugging and holding on tightly to a woman who helped elevate the child’s spirits during years of treatment for leukemia. 

Kathy Hochul becomes New York's first female governor

Kathy Hochul became the first female governor of New York at the stroke of midnight Tuesday, taking control of a state government desperate to get back to business after months of distractions over sexual harassment allegations against Andrew Cuomo.

Henri reaches hurricane strength on path to Northeast

The National Hurricane Center issued an 11 a.m. advisory Saturday upgrading the tropical storm to a hurricane.

Cuomo impeachment investigation to be suspended

The Speaker of the New York State Assembly says the impeachment investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo will be suspended upon the governor's resignation taking effect on August 25.

Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul: Becoming governor 'not expected' but 'I am prepared'

Kathy Hochul, New York's future governor, briefly spoke in public and answered some questions from reporters. She vowed to change the work culture in the Executive Branch.

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.

Who is Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York's next governor?

Kathy Hochul — a former congresswoman, county clerk, town councilmember, and Capitol Hill staffer — has been New York's lieutenant governor since 2015. She will replace Andrew Cuomo when he resigns in two weeks.

Reaction to Gov. Cuomo's resignation announcement

The reaction was swift Tuesday to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's announcement that he would resign as governor of New York effective in 14 days.

Police ‘dog whisperers’ rescue trapped pet under New York home

Police deployed their best “dog whisperers” in upstate New York to rescue a trapped dog stuck deep underneath a home.

Bay Area cyclists embark on "Bay to Brooklyn" journey for 20-year anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks

Derrell Sales is leading a team of about 10 people to ride bikes from Santa Clara from New York City. They plan to ride 80 to 100 miles a day for about 40 days. It's a tribute to those killed on September 11th, 2001.

Menlo Park-based Robinhood goes public with a tumble and sharp swings

Shares of Robinhood Markets Inc. slumped 8.4% in their first day of trading on the Nasdaq from their initial price of $38. It was a disappointing performance after the offering was already priced at the low end of its expected range.

‘I got you’: Video shows NY police officer rescuing family from burning house

A police officer in Jamestown, New York raced to a house fire to rescue a family trapped inside during the early morning of Monday, July 19, dramatic bodycam footage shows.

Trump Organization CFO surrenders ahead of expected charges

Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg surrendered to authorities early Thursday ahead of expected charges against him and former President Donald Trump's company, according to multiple news outlets.

Times Square Shooting: Marine visiting city struck in back with stray bullet

A 21-year-old Marine visiting New York City was shot near the Marriott Hotel in Times Square on Sunday afternoon, said the NYPD. The gunman remains at large.

J&J to pay $230M to settle claims it helped fuel opioid crisis

As part of the deal, the drugmaker also agreed to end the manufacturing and distribution of opioids across New York and the rest of the nation.

'It lessens my bills': $500 universal basic income payments tested in upstate NY

Five-hundred-dollar payments were recently sent out to 100 residents in the small towns, rural corners and city blocks of Ulster County in upstate New York. Recipients can use the extra monthly payments for whatever they need, be it food or a car payment.