Weinstein jury indicates it is split on most serious counts
In a note sent to the judge during their lunch break, jurors posed a question asking if it were permissible for them to be hung on two counts of predatory sexual assault while reaching a unanimous verdict on other charges.
In a note sent to the judge during their lunch break, jurors posed a question asking if it were permissible for them to be hung on two counts of predatory sexual assault while reaching a unanimous verdict on other charges.
Photos of chihuahua, pigeon cuddling go viral, draw in thousands of donations for non-profit animal rescue
A photo of a pigeon and chihuahua cuddling at animal shelter in New York have gone viral.
A photo of a pigeon and chihuahua cuddling at animal shelter in New York have gone viral.
Misguided coronavirus fears hitting Asian American businesses
In Arizona, a burgeoning Asian American community fields xenophobic calls about a planned night market featuring Asian street foods. In New York, a dim sum restaurant owner worries he won't make rent. In the San Francisco Bay Area, a local Asian American-owned restaurant chain is mulling temporarily shuttering one of its properties because of the downturn in trade.
In Arizona, a burgeoning Asian American community fields xenophobic calls about a planned night market featuring Asian street foods. In New York, a dim sum restaurant owner worries he won't make rent. In the San Francisco Bay Area, a local Asian American-owned restaurant chain is mulling temporarily shuttering one of its properties because of the downturn in trade.
Police: 14-year-old suspect held in Barnard College student death
A 14-year-old has been arrested in the fatal stabbing of a Barnard College student in a Manhattan park in December, authorities said Saturday.
A 14-year-old has been arrested in the fatal stabbing of a Barnard College student in a Manhattan park in December, authorities said Saturday.
Michael Avenatti convicted of trying to extort Nike
Michael Avenatti, the lawyer who represented a porn star in a lawsuit against President Trump, was found guilty of trying to extort Nike.
Michael Avenatti, the lawyer who represented a porn star in a lawsuit against President Trump, was found guilty of trying to extort Nike.
Man accused of manipulating, abusing daughter's classmates charged with sex trafficking, extortion
An ex-convict accused of bilking several college students out of nearly $1 million and forcing some into prostitution or unpaid labor was arrested Tuesday on extortion and sex trafficking charges.
An ex-convict accused of bilking several college students out of nearly $1 million and forcing some into prostitution or unpaid labor was arrested Tuesday on extortion and sex trafficking charges.
Injured NYPD lieutenant leaves hospital
An NYPD officer who was shot on Sunday morning in a Bronx police precinct left the hospital Monday afternoon to bagpipes and applause.
An NYPD officer who was shot on Sunday morning in a Bronx police precinct left the hospital Monday afternoon to bagpipes and applause.
NYPD sergeants union "declaring war" on Mayor de Blasio following the shootings of two officers
The man, whose name was not immediately released, was captured after he walked into a police station in the Bronx and started shooting shortly before 8 a.m. Sunday. His shots struck a lieutenant in the arm and narrowly missed other police personnel before he ran out of bullets, lay down and tossed his pistol.
The man, whose name was not immediately released, was captured after he walked into a police station in the Bronx and started shooting shortly before 8 a.m. Sunday. His shots struck a lieutenant in the arm and narrowly missed other police personnel before he ran out of bullets, lay down and tossed his pistol.
Madoff seeks prison release, citing terminal kidney failure
Madoff's attorney filed court papers saying the 81-year-old has end-stage kidney disease and other “chronic, serious medical conditions,” including hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
Madoff's attorney filed court papers saying the 81-year-old has end-stage kidney disease and other “chronic, serious medical conditions,” including hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
Woman who says Trump raped her seeks his DNA
Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll’s lawyers served notice to a Trump attorney Thursday for Trump to submit a sample on March 2 in Washington for “analysis and comparison against unidentified male DNA present on the dress.”
Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll’s lawyers served notice to a Trump attorney Thursday for Trump to submit a sample on March 2 in Washington for “analysis and comparison against unidentified male DNA present on the dress.”
Crowd lifts vehicle to free trapped woman
Video has gone viral of an SUV being lifted by people on the Lower East Side as they apparently free a woman trapped below.
Video has gone viral of an SUV being lifted by people on the Lower East Side as they apparently free a woman trapped below.
Cuomo helps rescue man from crash on highway
Gov. Andrew Cuomo helped remove a man from a truck after a crash along the BQE Monday.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo helped remove a man from a truck after a crash along the BQE Monday.
Man, 60, dies after beating in $1 Christmas Eve mugging
A 60-year-old man who was punched and kicked during a $1 mugging on Christmas Eve has died, police said Saturday.
A 60-year-old man who was punched and kicked during a $1 mugging on Christmas Eve has died, police said Saturday.
New York town selling mansion for $50K - but there's a catch
The city of Auburn, New York, is selling a massive Victorian home for $50,000 - but only if interested buyers can provide a full restoration plan for the residence.
The city of Auburn, New York, is selling a massive Victorian home for $50,000 - but only if interested buyers can provide a full restoration plan for the residence.
NYPD investigating if teen staged her own abduction
The NYPD said that Karol Sanchez, 16, who was apparently abducted Monday night, was found safe. Now police are investigating if she staged the whole thing.
The NYPD said that Karol Sanchez, 16, who was apparently abducted Monday night, was found safe. Now police are investigating if she staged the whole thing.
Couple has sex on subway platform, NYPD says
The 200-pound man started having sex with the woman on the platform in front of several other subway riders, according to police.
The 200-pound man started having sex with the woman on the platform in front of several other subway riders, according to police.
Alelia Murphy, NYC resident and oldest American, dies at 114
The oldest American died. Alelia Murphy was 114. She was born and raised in North Carolina but had lived in Harlem for many years before her death.
The oldest American died. Alelia Murphy was 114. She was born and raised in North Carolina but had lived in Harlem for many years before her death.
Toddler 'NYPD lieutenant' twins travel the country to honor police officers
The “Twin Squad,” as these little officers are called, have traveled to police precincts around the country showing law enforcement their appreciation while building a following on their social media accounts.
The “Twin Squad,” as these little officers are called, have traveled to police precincts around the country showing law enforcement their appreciation while building a following on their social media accounts.
Jeffrey Epstein jail guards charged with falsifying records
Two correctional officers responsible for guarding Jeffrey Epstein the night he killed himself were charged Tuesday with falsifying prison records.
Two correctional officers responsible for guarding Jeffrey Epstein the night he killed himself were charged Tuesday with falsifying prison records.
Apple, Goldman Sachs accused of sex discrimination, New York regulator vows to investigate
The investigation follows a series of viral tweets by entrepreneur and web developer David Heinemeier Hansson about algorithms used for the Apple Card, which Goldman Sachs manages in partnership with Apple.
The investigation follows a series of viral tweets by entrepreneur and web developer David Heinemeier Hansson about algorithms used for the Apple Card, which Goldman Sachs manages in partnership with Apple.