Man killed after beer keg explodes at birthday party

The tap on the keg wasn't working correctly so he tried fixing it. The keg exploded, killing him.

R. Kelly trial: Prosecution rests; defense calls singer's allies

After calling dozens of witnesses over the last month, federal prosecutors have rested their case against R. Kelly. Several women and two men testified about how Kelly groomed them for unwanted sex.

Prosecutors play R. Kelly tapes for jury

Prosecutors at the sex trafficking trial of R. Kelly have played video and audio recordings for the jury they say back up allegations he abused women and girls.

Judge blocks New York's medical worker vaccine mandate

Judge David Hurd in Utica has temporarily blocked the state of New York from forcing medical workers to be vaccinated after a group of health care workers sued, saying their Constitutional rights were violated.

Tapes captured R. Kelly threatening women, prosecutors say

The feds the jury at the R. Kelly sex-trafficking trial to hear profane video and audio recordings they say demonstrate how he threatened his victims with violence.

Backwards bolt: Watch as lightning heads skyward from NYC's World Trade Center

A thunderstorm that rolled through New York City Monday night put on a dazzling display of lightning, including several bolts that struck the World Trade Center.

Man attacks elderly woman, steals her bible

A man attacked a woman and stole her purse and bible on a Queens street on Sunday.

Fire engulfs roof of hospital in Queens

Thick black smoke was seen rising from the rooftop of St. John's Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway.

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani reflects on 9/11

Twenty years ago, Rudy Giuliani was the Mayor of New York City and his leadership in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks earned him the unofficial title of “America’s Mayor.” Now, he reflects on that horrific day and how he was inspired by first responders.

9/11 Ride of Hope brings awareness to mental health of first responders

The 9/11 Ride of Hope will take 20 active, retired and surviving family members of first responders on a bike ride from New York City to Arlington, Va.

2 more 9/11 victims identified this week

New York City's medical examiner's office is continuing the difficult task of identifying remains recovered from the rubble of the World Trade Center.

NYPD treating 9/11 anniversary in 'elevated threat environment'

The NYPD said it is treating the 9/11 anniversary in an 'elevated threat environment' despite no known credible threats against New York City.

'Never Forget Walk' continues path to Ground Zero to mark 20th anniversary of 9/11

The 20th Anniversary of September 11 is on Saturday, and a parade honoring first responders who died that fateful day is just one part of what will be an emotional week in our area.

NYC flooding: MTA bus ‘full of water’ in dramatic video

In a shocking video filmed by a passenger, water is shown flowing down the aisle of an MTA bus full of riders in New York City.