NY set to raise age to purchase semiautomatic rifles
New York would ban the purchase or possession of a semiautomatic rifle for individuals below the age of 21 as part of a package of the Democratic-led Legislature plan to pass this week with the governor’s approval.
New York would ban the purchase or possession of a semiautomatic rifle for individuals below the age of 21 as part of a package of the Democratic-led Legislature plan to pass this week with the governor’s approval.
Michael Avenatti sentenced to 4 years in prison for cheating porn star Stormy Daniels
Michael Avenatti was sentenced Thursday to four years in prison for cheating client Stormy Daniels, the porn actor who catapulted him to fame, of hundreds of thousands of dollars in book proceeds.
Michael Avenatti was sentenced Thursday to four years in prison for cheating client Stormy Daniels, the porn actor who catapulted him to fame, of hundreds of thousands of dollars in book proceeds.
Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction upheld on appeal
A New York appellate court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction, rejecting the disgraced movie mogul's claims that the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced him by allowing women to testify about allegations that weren't part of the criminal case.
A New York appellate court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction, rejecting the disgraced movie mogul's claims that the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced him by allowing women to testify about allegations that weren't part of the criminal case.
Buffalo mass shooting: Grand jury indicts Payton Gendron on terror, hate charge
The white 18-year-old man accused of fatally shooting 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket was charged Wednesday by a grand jury with domestic terrorism motivated by hate and 10 counts of first-degree murder.
The white 18-year-old man accused of fatally shooting 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket was charged Wednesday by a grand jury with domestic terrorism motivated by hate and 10 counts of first-degree murder.
Barclays Center active shooter false alarm causes panic, several injured
A loud noise panicked a crowd at the Barclays Center early Sunday morning, causing false reports of an active shooter and creating a stampede that left 10 people injured.
A loud noise panicked a crowd at the Barclays Center early Sunday morning, causing false reports of an active shooter and creating a stampede that left 10 people injured.
Federal judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against NY Attorney General James
A federal judge on Friday dismissed Donald Trump’s lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James, allowing her civil investigation into his business practices to continue.
A federal judge on Friday dismissed Donald Trump’s lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James, allowing her civil investigation into his business practices to continue.
Last NYC public payphone removed
The last public payphone in New York City was removed on Monday.
The last public payphone in New York City was removed on Monday.
Buffalo mass shooting: Payton Gendron indicted
Payton Gendron, the man accused of killing 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket was indicted by a grand jury and briefly appeared in court on Thursday.
Payton Gendron, the man accused of killing 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket was indicted by a grand jury and briefly appeared in court on Thursday.
Buffalo mass shooting suspect wore hazmat suit to school, claimed he'd stabbed cat
When Payton Gendron and his classmates returned to in-person class after a portion of the COVID-19 pandemic, those around home noticed odd behavior and rebellious signs.
When Payton Gendron and his classmates returned to in-person class after a portion of the COVID-19 pandemic, those around home noticed odd behavior and rebellious signs.
Buffalo mass shooting: 911 dispatcher on leave after allegedly hanging up on Tops supermarket employee
A Tops supermarket employee who survived the Buffalo, New York, mass shooting on Saturday alleged that a 911 dispatcher hung up on her while she was trying to get help, according to local reports.
A Tops supermarket employee who survived the Buffalo, New York, mass shooting on Saturday alleged that a 911 dispatcher hung up on her while she was trying to get help, according to local reports.
'Pharma bro' Martin Shkreli released from prison early to halfway house
Shkreli was sentenced to seven years in federal prison on fraud charges in 2017.
Shkreli was sentenced to seven years in federal prison on fraud charges in 2017.
Does New York zoo elephant have human rights? State Supreme Court to decide
Should Happy the Elephant have the same rights as a human? Animal rights groups working to free her say yes.
Should Happy the Elephant have the same rights as a human? Animal rights groups working to free her say yes.
Buffalo mass shooting: Payton Gendron targeted Black neighborhood, officials say
18-year-old Payton Gendron, who authorities say killed 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket had previously threatened a shooting at his high school and was sent for mental health treatment.
18-year-old Payton Gendron, who authorities say killed 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket had previously threatened a shooting at his high school and was sent for mental health treatment.
Buffalo shooting suspect once threatened high school, what else is known about the 18-year-old
New details continue to emerge from authorities about the 18-year-old suspected of killing 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket. Here's what's known so far about the suspect, Payton Gendron.
New details continue to emerge from authorities about the 18-year-old suspected of killing 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket. Here's what's known so far about the suspect, Payton Gendron.
Buffalo shooting suspect aimed to keep killing if he got away, police say
The gunman, who had crossed the state to target people at the Tops Friendly Market, had talked about shooting up another store as well, police said.
The gunman, who had crossed the state to target people at the Tops Friendly Market, had talked about shooting up another store as well, police said.
Buffalo supermarket shooting: What’s known about the victims
Authorities said the gunman shot, in total, 11 Black people and two White people Saturday in a rampage motivated by racial hatred.
Authorities said the gunman shot, in total, 11 Black people and two White people Saturday in a rampage motivated by racial hatred.
Buffalo shooting livestream yanked in under 2 minutes, Twitch says - but critics say not fast enough
Even though Twitch said it pulled the Buffalo shooting video in under two minutes, other versions still spread quickly to other platforms - and they don't always disappear quickly.
Even though Twitch said it pulled the Buffalo shooting video in under two minutes, other versions still spread quickly to other platforms - and they don't always disappear quickly.
Buffalo shooting: Gunman drove 200 miles for 'pure evil' hate crime, investigators say
Investigators say the shooter, Payton Gendron, repeatedly visited sites espousing white supremacist ideologies and race-based conspiracy theories.
Investigators say the shooter, Payton Gendron, repeatedly visited sites espousing white supremacist ideologies and race-based conspiracy theories.
Rapper Casanova pleads guilty to federal racketeering charges
Brooklyn-based rapper Casanova has pleaded guilty to federal racketeering charges.
Brooklyn-based rapper Casanova has pleaded guilty to federal racketeering charges.
Judge orders Trump to pay $110,000 to end contempt finding
A New York judge says he’s close to releasing Donald Trump from a contempt finding, but only if the former president meets certain conditions, including paying $110,000 in fines accrued for failing to turn over documents in a state civil investigation.
A New York judge says he’s close to releasing Donald Trump from a contempt finding, but only if the former president meets certain conditions, including paying $110,000 in fines accrued for failing to turn over documents in a state civil investigation.