NYPD arrest suspect in deadly 'subway slasher' attacks
New York City police have arrested a suspect in connection with a spate of stabbing attacks on the city's subway that left two people dead, authorities said on Sunday.
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A grim milestone: US logs world's highest virus death toll
A grim milestone: US logs world's highest virus death toll
The United States surpassed Italy on Saturday as the country with the highest reported coronavirus death toll, recording more than 20,000 deaths since the outbreak began, according to a Reuters tally.
Tiger at New York zoo tests positive for coronavirus
Tiger at New York zoo tests positive for coronavirus
A tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City has tested positive for the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus, in the first known case of a human infecting an animal and making it sick, the zoo's chief veterinarian says.
Iconic New York skyscraper up for sale
Iconic New York skyscraper up for sale
The Chrysler Building, an Art Deco masterpiece that has been a defining image of New York City's skyline for decades, has been put up for sale.
Nanny gets life sentence for murdering two children
Nanny gets life sentence for murdering two children
A New York nanny convicted of fatally stabbing two young children in her care was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for a crime that has been described as every parent's nightmare.
Man dies in fire at Trump Tower
Man dies in fire at Trump Tower in New York
One person was killed and four firefighters received minor injuries in an apartment fire on the 50th floor of Trump Tower in New York.
London murder rate overtakes New York
London murder rate overtakes New York
London police investigated more murders than their New York counterparts did over the last two months, statistics show, as the British capital's mayor vowed to fight a "violent scourge" on the streets.
Five killed after helicopter crashes in New York river
Five killed after helicopter crashes in New York river
A helicopter carrying six people crashed in New York City's East River, killing all passengers, while the pilot escaped, police said.
'Sex and the City' actress may run for office
'Sex and the City' actress may run for office
Cynthia Nixon, a liberal activist and a star of the hit television series 'Sex and the City', is considering a run for governor of New York, challenging incumbent Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary, NY1 television said.
Head of New York Ballet retires after abuse claims
Head of New York Ballet retires after abuse claims
Longtime New York City Ballet chief Peter Martins said he was retiring from the prestigious dance company and from the American School of Ballet, after allegations of sexual harassment and verbal and physical abuse of dancers.
Toddler playing with stove caused deadly NY fire
Toddler playing with stove caused deadly NY fire
A 3-year-old boy playing with the burners on a kitchen stove started a fire in a New York City apartment building that killed 12 people, including four children, city officials said.
NY to adapt New Year's security after bomb plot
NY to adapt New Year's security after bomb plot
New York police will adjust security plans for the traditional New Year's Eve celebrations attended by hundreds of thousands of revelers in Times Square after a botched suicide bombing in a subway tunnel earlier this week.
Massive fire rips through Manhattan building
Massive fire rips through Manhattan building
A huge blaze is ripping through an apartment building in Manhattan, New York City, sending large plumes of smoke into the sky.
NY cop hailed as 'humble hero' for stopping attacker
NY cop hailed as 'humble hero' for stopping attacker
The young police officer who confronted and shot the truck attacker who killed eight people on a New York City bike path was being hailed as a hero for quick action that ended the carnage.
Deadly NY truck attack 'act of terror'
NY truck attack 'cowardly act of terror'
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT - An Uzbek immigrant accused of killing eight people in New York appeared to have acted alone, but the Halloween Day attack had all the hallmarks of terrorism, authorities say.
IS plot to target New York landmarks foiled
IS plot to target New York landmarks foiled
Three men have been arrested since May of last year on charges of plotting attacks in New York City for Islamic State in the summer of 2016, US prosecutors said
Carolina Herrera's rainbow runway
Carolina Herrera's rainbow runway
Fashion designer Carolina Herrera, known for her timeless designs, debuted an electric, multi-colour Spring 2018 collection at the Museum of Modern Art’s Sculpture Garden for New York Fashion Week.
Tom Ford kicks off New York Fashion Week
Tom Ford kicks off New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week, the first in a series of global style weeks during September, is gearing up with designers ready to present their visions for Spring 2018.
Chilling in the Big Apple
Chilling in the Big Apple
A wintry New York is all kinds of cool, writes Helen Speirs.
Move to rename Harlem sparks outrage
Move to rename Harlem sparks outrage
New York City real estate companies' attempts to rename a Harlem neighbourhood "SoHa" have enraged long-time residents of the historically black enclave.