Cuomo signs Gender Recognition Act, NY adds 'X' gender mark on government IDs
New Yorkers will be able to designate their sex as “female,” “male” or “X” on a driver’s license and birth certificate under a law that Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he signed Thursday.
New Yorkers will be able to designate their sex as “female,” “male” or “X” on a driver’s license and birth certificate under a law that Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he signed Thursday.
George Floyd statue unveiled in Brooklyn as Juneteenth marked across US
The six-foot-tall statue will stand at Flatbush Junction for several weeks before being moved to Union Square in Manhattan.
The six-foot-tall statue will stand at Flatbush Junction for several weeks before being moved to Union Square in Manhattan.
Man who walked out of NY hospital found dead 1 month later
The body of a man who went missing when he walked out of a hospital emergency room in New York's Hudson Valley region one month ago was found, authorities said.
The body of a man who went missing when he walked out of a hospital emergency room in New York's Hudson Valley region one month ago was found, authorities said.
Teen mows veterans’ lawns to honor late grandfather: ‘He taught me’
Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.
Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.
Mother throws newborn, toddler out of window in Brooklyn before jumping
Authorities say a 4-week old girl was left with critical injuries, while the infant's mother and the 2-year-old are in stable condition.
Authorities say a 4-week old girl was left with critical injuries, while the infant's mother and the 2-year-old are in stable condition.
Cops let boy whose cancer is in remission use police car siren
Police officers let Michael sit in the driver's seat of their squad car and even taught him how to flip the switch to trigger the siren.
Police officers let Michael sit in the driver's seat of their squad car and even taught him how to flip the switch to trigger the siren.
Actress Lisa Banes in critical condition after NYC hit-and-run: TMZ
According to TMZ, Banes was attempting to cross Amsterdam Avenue at West 64th street when a person riding a scooter struck her, knocking her to the ground.
According to TMZ, Banes was attempting to cross Amsterdam Avenue at West 64th street when a person riding a scooter struck her, knocking her to the ground.
NYPD: Vandals 'desecrated' Vietnam memorial in Queens
The office of Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz posted a video showing Parks Department workers covering up profane graffiti scrawled on a Vietnam memorial in Elmhurst.
The office of Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz posted a video showing Parks Department workers covering up profane graffiti scrawled on a Vietnam memorial in Elmhurst.
Hunt for Queens man who raped 3 teen girls, cops say
The NYPD is on the hunt for a man from Queens who they say raped three 13-year-old girls on separate occasions.
The NYPD is on the hunt for a man from Queens who they say raped three 13-year-old girls on separate occasions.
Yearbooks recalled over NY student citing Hitler's 'Mein Kampf'
The graduating senior listed Adolf Hitler's autobiography as his favorite book.
The graduating senior listed Adolf Hitler's autobiography as his favorite book.
Woman in racist Central Park confrontation sues over firing
The white woman who was widely condemned and fired after a videotaped dispute with a Black man in Central Park over an unleashed dog has filed a lawsuit against her former employer.
The white woman who was widely condemned and fired after a videotaped dispute with a Black man in Central Park over an unleashed dog has filed a lawsuit against her former employer.
NYC schools to be in-person only in September, de Blasio says
"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Jeffrey Epstein prison guards admit to falsifying records
The prison workers, Tova Noel and Michael Thomas, were accused of sleeping and browsing the internet instead of monitoring Epstein the night he took his own life in August 2019.
The prison workers, Tova Noel and Michael Thomas, were accused of sleeping and browsing the internet instead of monitoring Epstein the night he took his own life in August 2019.
Whimsical Little Island that appears to float is newest park on Hudson River
A whimsical new park that appears to float on pilings above the Hudson River opened to the public just off the Manhattan shoreline Friday.
A whimsical new park that appears to float on pilings above the Hudson River opened to the public just off the Manhattan shoreline Friday.
NY offering unvaccinated chance to win $5 million in exchange for COVID shot
In an effort to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the state is offering scratch-off lottery tickets and a chance to win $5 million.
In an effort to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the state is offering scratch-off lottery tickets and a chance to win $5 million.
12-year-old fisherman wins $15K for catching 26-pound fish in upstate NY
Finnan Murphy, from Pittsford, New York, was the Grand Prize winner of the Spring LOC Derby.
Finnan Murphy, from Pittsford, New York, was the Grand Prize winner of the Spring LOC Derby.
NYPD officers react to ban from New York City Pride parade: 'Shameful'
The president of the New York Police Department's Gay Officers Action League called the New York City Pride Parade’s Saturday decision to ban law enforcement from the festivities "shameful."
The president of the New York Police Department's Gay Officers Action League called the New York City Pride Parade’s Saturday decision to ban law enforcement from the festivities "shameful."
Terror on the train: Men slash, punch subway riders; suspects busted
The NYPD has arrested several suspects in connection with a series of slashings, beatings, and robberies that unfolded early Friday morning on the 4, 5, 6 subway line.
The NYPD has arrested several suspects in connection with a series of slashings, beatings, and robberies that unfolded early Friday morning on the 4, 5, 6 subway line.
NYPD hunting for Times Square gunman who was aiming for brother
The gunman was reportedly trying to shoot his brother when he struck three people including a four-year-old girl.
The gunman was reportedly trying to shoot his brother when he struck three people including a four-year-old girl.
'I don't want to die': Times Square shooting victim speaks out as police hunt for gunman
The NYPD is searching for a person of interest in connection to a shooting in Times Square that injured three innocent bystanders, including a 4-year-old girl.
The NYPD is searching for a person of interest in connection to a shooting in Times Square that injured three innocent bystanders, including a 4-year-old girl.