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.

Troubled Manhattan jail where Jeffrey Epstein killed himself to be closed

The U.S. government says it is shutting down an embattled federal jail in New York City after a slew of problems that came to light following Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide there two years ago.

Gov. Hochul adds 12,000 more COVID-related deaths to state count

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledged on her first day in office that the state has had nearly 12,000 more deaths from COVID-19 than Cuomo told the public.

NYC teachers, staff required to get COVID vaccine with no opt-out option

All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.

Cuomo impeachment investigation to be suspended

The Speaker of the New York State Assembly says the impeachment investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo will be suspended upon the governor's resignation taking effect on August 25.

Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul: Becoming governor 'not expected' but 'I am prepared'

Kathy Hochul, New York's future governor, briefly spoke in public and answered some questions from reporters. She vowed to change the work culture in the Executive Branch.

Andrew Cuomo to resign as New York's governor

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he is resigning as governor of New York on Tuesday morning as a sexual harassment case against him builds. He will step aside in 14 days.

Who is Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York's next governor?

Kathy Hochul — a former congresswoman, county clerk, town councilmember, and Capitol Hill staffer — has been New York's lieutenant governor since 2015. She will replace Andrew Cuomo when he resigns in two weeks.

Biden says he ‘respects’ Cuomo’s decision to resign as New York governor

President Joe Biden told reporters that he respects Andrew Cuomo’s decision to resign as the New York governor amid a sexual harassment scandal.