New York woman holding baby falls from 8th floor to her death
(CNN) -- A woman plunged to her death from the eighth floor of an apartment building in New York, with her baby clutched in her arms.The 10-month-old boy miraculously survived and was in critical but stable condition at a Harlem hospital Thursday, police said.A New York police spokesman confirmed that the woman left behind a suicide note.Bystanders were shocked when they saw the 45-year-old mother fall Wednesday afternoon."I wish I never witnessed that," Steven Dominguez told CNN affiliate WPIX. "It's disturbing, and horrible.
(CNN) -- A woman plunged to her death from the eighth floor of an apartment building in New York, with her baby clutched in her arms.The 10-month-old boy miraculously survived and was in critical but stable condition at a Harlem hospital Thursday, police said.A New York police spokesman confirmed that the woman left behind a suicide note.Bystanders were shocked when they saw the 45-year-old mother fall Wednesday afternoon."I wish I never witnessed that," Steven Dominguez told CNN affiliate WPIX. "It's disturbing, and horrible.
New York shooting suspect dead, but questions linger
(CNN) -- An FBI tactical team forced its way into the abandoned, debris-strewn shell of the Glory Days tavern in Herkimer, New York, early Thursday and killed the man who police say fatally shot four people a day earlier.An FBI dog died, but no officers were wounded in the firefight that left Kurt R.
(CNN) -- An FBI tactical team forced its way into the abandoned, debris-strewn shell of the Glory Days tavern in Herkimer, New York, early Thursday and killed the man who police say fatally shot four people a day earlier.An FBI dog died, but no officers were wounded in the firefight that left Kurt R.
Four killed in upstate New York shooting, police say
(CNN) -- Authorities are looking for a man suspected of killing four people and wounding at least two others in Herkimer County in upstate New York, state police said Wednesday.The suspect, identified by state police as Kurt Meyers, also is believed to have blown up his house in the area, located about 70 miles west-northwest of Albany, according to a federal law enforcement source briefed on the investigation.The shootings were reported Wednesday morning in the neighboring communities of Herkimer and Mohawk, CNN affiliate WKTV reported.The incidents prompted officials to put schools on lockdown in Herkimer and Mohawk, as well in as the nearby municipalities of Ilion, Frankfort, Little Falls, Richfield Springs, Dolgeville, West Winfield, Bridgewater and Newport, said Mark Vivacqua, the Herkimer school superintendent."Everything is calm" within the schools, Vivacqua said.Little Falls Hospital, located in the vicinity of the shootings,also was lockdown Wednesday afternoon, a hospital representative said.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
(CNN) -- Authorities are looking for a man suspected of killing four people and wounding at least two others in Herkimer County in upstate New York, state police said Wednesday.The suspect, identified by state police as Kurt Meyers, also is believed to have blown up his house in the area, located about 70 miles west-northwest of Albany, according to a federal law enforcement source briefed on the investigation.The shootings were reported Wednesday morning in the neighboring communities of Herkimer and Mohawk, CNN affiliate WKTV reported.The incidents prompted officials to put schools on lockdown in Herkimer and Mohawk, as well in as the nearby municipalities of Ilion, Frankfort, Little Falls, Richfield Springs, Dolgeville, West Winfield, Bridgewater and Newport, said Mark Vivacqua, the Herkimer school superintendent."Everything is calm" within the schools, Vivacqua said.Little Falls Hospital, located in the vicinity of the shootings,also was lockdown Wednesday afternoon, a hospital representative said.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Judge halts New York City ban on large sugary drinks
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- New York City's planned ban on the sale of large sugary drinks won't go into effect Tuesday after a state judge blocked the restrictions, calling them "arbitrary and capricious.""The court finds that the regulation ...
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- New York City's planned ban on the sale of large sugary drinks won't go into effect Tuesday after a state judge blocked the restrictions, calling them "arbitrary and capricious.""The court finds that the regulation ...
Police search for man in connection with crash that killed parents, baby
NEW YORK (CNN) -- New York police are searching for a man in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed two expectant parents and caused the death of their newborn baby.Police identified the man as Julio Acevedo, 44, and released a photo of him on Monday.
NEW YORK (CNN) -- New York police are searching for a man in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed two expectant parents and caused the death of their newborn baby.Police identified the man as Julio Acevedo, 44, and released a photo of him on Monday.
Expectant parents killed in car crash on way to hospital, baby survives
NEW YORK (CNN) -- A midnight car crash in New York killed two expectant parents who were heading to the hospital.
NEW YORK (CNN) -- A midnight car crash in New York killed two expectant parents who were heading to the hospital.
New York's brash former mayor, Ed Koch, dies at 88
(CNN) -- Ed Koch, the brash former New York City mayor who typically greeted constituents with a "How'm I doin'?" died Friday at the age of 88, his spokesman said.
(CNN) -- Ed Koch, the brash former New York City mayor who typically greeted constituents with a "How'm I doin'?" died Friday at the age of 88, his spokesman said.
N.Y. governor signs nation's first gun-control bill since Newtown
NEW YORK (CNN) -- Gov.
NEW YORK (CNN) -- Gov.
Ferry's skipper says thrust controls failed before crash
(CNN) -- As an experienced ferry boat captain steered his vessel across the Hudson River toward a Lower Manhattan pier, two diesel engines shut off while he frantically tried to avoid a crash, federal investigators said Thursday.
(CNN) -- As an experienced ferry boat captain steered his vessel across the Hudson River toward a Lower Manhattan pier, two diesel engines shut off while he frantically tried to avoid a crash, federal investigators said Thursday.
At least 57 injured, two critically, in New York City ferry crash
NEW YORK (CNN) -- As an 8 a.m. ferry made its final maneuvers across the Hudson River, Elizabeth Banta watched in horror as dozens of her fellow commuters were tossed like rag dolls into the air and against the ship's walls and windows.
NEW YORK (CNN) -- As an 8 a.m. ferry made its final maneuvers across the Hudson River, Elizabeth Banta watched in horror as dozens of her fellow commuters were tossed like rag dolls into the air and against the ship's walls and windows.
New York crane collapses, injures seven construction workers
NEW YORK (CNN) -- A crane collapse at a construction site in Queens, New York, Wednesday afternoon, January 9th injured seven, according to city fire officials.
NEW YORK (CNN) -- A crane collapse at a construction site in Queens, New York, Wednesday afternoon, January 9th injured seven, according to city fire officials.
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New York City couple accused of possession of explosive material
NEW YORK (CNN) -- A New York City man and woman have been arrested in Manhattan, accused of possession of an explosive substance and a sawed off shotgun, authorities say.
NEW YORK (CNN) -- A New York City man and woman have been arrested in Manhattan, accused of possession of an explosive substance and a sawed off shotgun, authorities say.
Woman in custody in connection with New York City subway death
NEW YORK (CNN) -- A 31-year-old Bronx woman has been charged with second-degree murder as a hate crime in the death of a man shoved in front of a subway train, Queens prosecutors said Saturday.
NEW YORK (CNN) -- A 31-year-old Bronx woman has been charged with second-degree murder as a hate crime in the death of a man shoved in front of a subway train, Queens prosecutors said Saturday.
In inaugural year, NYC casino rakes in $700 million in slot revenue
NEW YORK CITY (CNN) -- The inaugural year is in the books for casino gambling in New York City.
NEW YORK CITY (CNN) -- The inaugural year is in the books for casino gambling in New York City.
NY woman arrested in connection with firefighter ambush
NEW YORK (CNN) -- Police on Friday arrested a 24-year-old woman in connection with the gunman who ambushed and killed two firefighters as they battled a blaze in upstate New York, police said.
NEW YORK (CNN) -- Police on Friday arrested a 24-year-old woman in connection with the gunman who ambushed and killed two firefighters as they battled a blaze in upstate New York, police said.
30-foot whale found on New York beach
(CNN) -- A passer-by discovered a 30-foot-long whale, still breathing, on a New York beach Wednesday morning, authorities said.
(CNN) -- A passer-by discovered a 30-foot-long whale, still breathing, on a New York beach Wednesday morning, authorities said.
New York town's 'Firefighter of the Year' shot dead responding to blaze
(CNN) -- Seven weeks ago, Michael Chiapperini was in Long Island, helping those suffering after Superstorm Sandy.
(CNN) -- Seven weeks ago, Michael Chiapperini was in Long Island, helping those suffering after Superstorm Sandy.
Man wanted to attack NYC landmark but lacked funds, bombs
(CNN) -- A Florida man arrested on terror charges allegedly wanted to attack a landmark in New York City but didn't have the money or bomb-making components to carry out his plot, according to arguments made by federal prosecutors during a detention hearing Tuesday.
(CNN) -- A Florida man arrested on terror charges allegedly wanted to attack a landmark in New York City but didn't have the money or bomb-making components to carry out his plot, according to arguments made by federal prosecutors during a detention hearing Tuesday.
Funeral held for boxer 'Macho' Camacho in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) -- Hundreds cheered and shouted ``Macho'' when Hector Camacho's coffin was carried out and loaded into a hearse after his New York City funeral.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Hundreds cheered and shouted ``Macho'' when Hector Camacho's coffin was carried out and loaded into a hearse after his New York City funeral.