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US 10 hours ago

American Airlines passenger restrained, knocked to floor while barging into cockpit: video

A chaotic scene unfolded as an American Airlines passenger attempted to enter the cockpit on a flight scheduled from São Paulo, Brazil, to New York City, intense footage shows.

Crime 13 hours ago

New York high school lacrosse hazing 'could have been catastrophic': DA

Onondaga County, New York, District Attorney Bill Fitzpatrick said the high school lacrosse players he is prosecuting over hazing allegations could have faced a much more serious fate.

US 1 day ago

'Major drug trafficker' gets lengthy prison sentence after leaving OD victims to go to Wendy's: authorities

Russell Defreitas, a New York drug kingpin, was sentenced Tuesday to a lengthy prison term after being found guilty of 92 charges and representing himself in court.

Crime 1 day ago

11 high school athletes face charges in armed 'hazing' after prosecutor's ultimatum

Westhill high school lacrosse players are facing serious charges stemming from an incident that went "way beyond hazing," according to Onondaga County District Attorney Bill Fitzpatrick.

Luigi Mangione 1 day ago

New York DA's office eavesdropped on Luigi Mangione's call with defense attorney, prosecutors admit

The U.S. government confirmed a paralegal listened in on UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione's recorded jailhouse calls in a Tuesday court filing.

Politics 2 days ago

New York Assembly passes bill to legalize assisted suicide for the terminally ill

The New York State Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill that would legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill people.

Politics 2 days ago

Schumer kicks off Democrat all-nighter marathon railing against Trump's 100 days: He's 'being a mob boss'

Democrats railed against Trump's first 100 days in office in an expected all-nighter kicked off officially by Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y.

US 2 days ago

Columbia University janitors sue anti-Israel agitators accused of holding them hostage in campus building

Two janitors at Columbia University filed a lawsuit against protesters who allegedly held them hostage inside Hamilton Hall last spring.

Missing Persons 2 days ago

New York political candidate vanishes, clothes found on beach

Petros Krommidas, a Democratic Party employee and political candidate in Nassau County, has been missing since April 24, according to the Nassau County Police Department.

New York 3 days ago

Gov. Hochul, New York lawmakers agree on criminal charge for wearing mask while committing crime

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $254 billion budget that includes a deal with lawmakers to add a charge for mask-wearing suspects.

Politics 3 days ago

COVID crackdown: Republicans seek to defund universities still requiring vaccine

Colleges that require students to undergo a COVID-19 vaccine will have their federal funding ended if House lawmakers get their way following a President Donald Trump executive order.

New York 3 days ago

Ethics complaint against Letitia James calls for NY state courts to investigate Trump admin fraud claims

America First Legal Foundation, a pro-Trump legal advocacy group, filed an attorney ethics complaint against New York Attorney General Letitia James after she was accused of fraud.

Donald Trump 4 days ago

Cousin of infamous fraudster 'Crazy Eddie' out to bring down Trump nemesis NY AG Letitia James

N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James faces mortgage fraud allegations as forensic investigator Sammy Antar presents documentation that could lead to serious legal consequences.

Media 5 days ago

Ex-Yankees coach runs farm that vows to 'make meat great again'

Freedom Farms founders Dana and Lauren Cavalea discuss going from a former New York Yankees coach to operating a MAHA-friendly farm on 'America Reports.'

New York 6 days ago

Trump administration launches probe into New York agency for its ban on Native American sports mascots

The U.S. Department of Education launched an investigation into the New York Department of Education amid a controversy over a Long Island high school's mascot

George Santos 6 days ago

Ex-GOP congressman George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison in federal fraud case

Ousted former GOP Rep. George Santos faces up to 87 months in prison in his federal case after pleading guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges in August as part of a plea deal.

VIDEO April 24

NY AG Letitia James' lawyer sends letter to AG Pam Bondi

Fox News correspondent Christina Coleman reports on New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawyer urging the DOJ to dismiss a criminal referral on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

Politics April 24

NY AG's office hires attorney that repped Hunter Biden to defend Letitia James against fraud accusations

The New York Attorney General's Office hired Abbe Lowell to defend Letitia James against accusations of fraud coming from the Trump admin. Lowell previously defended Hunter Biden.

VIDEO April 24

Elections have consequences, declares retired NYPD inspector

Retired NYPD inspector Paul Mauro lauds the Justice Department for cracking down on migrant gangs in the United States on 'The Story.' 

Migrant Crime April 24

Trump admin blasts NY Times over 'sob' story on deported kidnapper

The Trump Department of Homeland Security slammed the New York Times for publishing “sob stories" about deported criminal illegal immigrants while ignoring their victims.

Politics April 24

Pro-Trump shop owner backs Schumer on tariffs: 'This has to be rectified'

TandyWear owner Tandy Jeckel said she supports both Sen. Schumer and President Trump, but worries that the latter's tariffs are hurting business.

New York City April 24

How Russia stowaway snuck onto Delta flight at NY airport: video

Video allegedly shows Russian national Svetlana Dali going through a TSA screening before blending in with other passengers to get on a flight from NYC to Paris.

True Crime April 23

New York police ID murder victims linked to Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation

A woman and her toddler killed on Long Island in 1997, whose homicide has been linked to the Gilgo Beach serial killings, have been identified by New York authorities.

New York April 23

New York's Nassau County seeks to ban standing within 15 feet of cops under bill panned as unconstitutional

Lawmakers in Nassau County, New York, are pushing a measure to make it illegal to stand within 15 feet of police or other first responders during an emergency.

New York April 22

Weinstein rape retrial to open, with majority-female jury

A majority-female jury will hear opening statements Wednesday in the retrial of disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, who stands accused of rape.

Tesla April 22

Climate vandals spray paint NYC Tesla dealership in Earth Day protest, clean it off when police arrive

A Tesla car dealership in New York City was spray-painted by climate change activists on Tuesday in protest of CEO Elon Musk’s work with DOGE.

New York April 22

Video captures New York grandmother, children narrowly avoiding manhole explosion

A New York woman and two young children are seen on video narrowly avoiding a manhole explosion as they were walking along a sidewalk in Poughkeepsie.

Andrew Cuomo April 22

House Republican asks Trump DOJ to criminally prosecute ex-New York Gov Andrew Cuomo

The House Oversight Committee referred former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, now a New York City mayoral candidate, to the Justice Department for criminal prosecution.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez April 22

Schumer sinks, AOC soars in new poll as liberal voters demand harder line on Trump

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's favorable ratings are sinking among New Yorkers, according to a new poll that also shows Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's approval going up.

Pope Francis April 22

Empire State Building shines in gold, white in memory of Pope Francis after pontiff's death

The Empire State Building is shining gold and white tower lights for a four-hour window to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis following his death.