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.

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.

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.

Lohan arrested for allegedly fighting at night club

LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- Lindsay Lohan faces new criminal charges in California, filed just hours after the actress was arrested in New York in connection with an alleged early morning fight at a nightclub.

New York cop's act of kindness goes viral

(CNN) -- Here's how a simple act of kindness can become a worldwide inspiration and a public relations bonanza for the New York Police Department.

Man accused of killing Etan Patz falsely confessed

NEW YORK (CNN) -- A lawyer for a man accused of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979 says his client falsely confessed to authorities in May and will plead not guilty when he is arraigned next month.

Gas rationing begins in NY; power outages persist

NEW YORK (AP) -- A new gasoline rationing plan that lets motorists fill up every other day went into effect in New York Friday morning as a nor'easter that knocked out power anew to hundreds of thousands of customers erased some of the progress made by utility crews.

After public outcry, officials cancel iconic NYC marathon

(CNN) -- Amid growing backlash, officials announced Friday that the iconic New York City Marathon will be canceled for the first time in its history as the city works to recover from the devastating aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.

Preemie moved from hospital to hospital during Sandy

NEW YORK -- There are questions about why the backup power system at a New York hospital failed this past Monday night -- and the sickest patients weren't evacuated before Hurricane Sandy hit.