FBI joins investigation into ambush on cop in Brooklyn
The FBI has joined the investigation into the ambush on a police officer with a knife in Brooklyn. The officer was on an anti-looting patrol Wednesday in Flatbush when a man walked up behind him and stabbed him in the neck. Two other officers were injured in a struggle that ensued.
The FBI has joined the investigation into the ambush on a police officer with a knife in Brooklyn. The officer was on an anti-looting patrol Wednesday in Flatbush when a man walked up behind him and stabbed him in the neck. Two other officers were injured in a struggle that ensued.
Coronavirus infects German shepherd, first dog to test positive for COVID-19 in US: officials
The German shepherd is the first dog to test positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes a COVID-19 infection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
The German shepherd is the first dog to test positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes a COVID-19 infection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
Protests and looting despite curfew in New York City
More looting and protests unfolded across New York City in the hours before and after a curfew went into effect and after a day of peaceful protests over George Floyd's death.
More looting and protests unfolded across New York City in the hours before and after a curfew went into effect and after a day of peaceful protests over George Floyd's death.
SUV plows through Buffalo police, 2 seriously injured
A video emerged Monday night that showed an SUV plowing through a line of officers responding to a George Floyd protest in Buffalo, N.Y., hitting at least one and speeding away.
A video emerged Monday night that showed an SUV plowing through a line of officers responding to a George Floyd protest in Buffalo, N.Y., hitting at least one and speeding away.
2 lawyers accused of firebombing NYPD vehicle during protests
A judge released two people accused of firebombing a marked police vehicle.
A judge released two people accused of firebombing a marked police vehicle.
NYC mayor's daughter among protesters arrested
Mayor Bill de Blasio's daughter was arrested in New York City during protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Mayor Bill de Blasio's daughter was arrested in New York City during protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
NYPD officers, cruisers targeted by protesters
Two NYPD cruisers drove into protesters in Brooklyn on Saturday who were pelting, pushing barricade against a police car, knocking several people to the ground as the officers tried to evacuate the area. It was just one incident involving NYPD officers on Saturday that left officers injured, vehicles destroyed, and scores of protesters under arrest.
Two NYPD cruisers drove into protesters in Brooklyn on Saturday who were pelting, pushing barricade against a police car, knocking several people to the ground as the officers tried to evacuate the area. It was just one incident involving NYPD officers on Saturday that left officers injured, vehicles destroyed, and scores of protesters under arrest.
Pharmacist known as ‘the mask man’ charged with hoarding, price gouging N95 masks
A licensed pharmacist who was known by the alias “the mask man,” has been charged with hoarding and price gouging of N95 respiratory masks, according to a statement released on May 26 by federal prosecutors in New York.
A licensed pharmacist who was known by the alias “the mask man,” has been charged with hoarding and price gouging of N95 respiratory masks, according to a statement released on May 26 by federal prosecutors in New York.
Rats growing more aggressive, even eating each other during pandemic
The lack of available food sources due to the shutdown of bars, restaurants, and other businesses during the coronavirus pandemic has reportedly lead to an increase in aggressiveness in rats as they become desperate for food.
The lack of available food sources due to the shutdown of bars, restaurants, and other businesses during the coronavirus pandemic has reportedly lead to an increase in aggressiveness in rats as they become desperate for food.
As nation approaches 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, NY continues downtrend
The daily coronavirus death toll increased slightly though the trend continues down, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday.
The daily coronavirus death toll increased slightly though the trend continues down, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday.
New York beaches to open for Memorial Day weekend
Cuomo says beaches and lakeshores will be allowed to open, with certain restrictions, on Friday, May 22.
Cuomo says beaches and lakeshores will be allowed to open, with certain restrictions, on Friday, May 22.
Cuomo: Wear a mask to respect nurses who died to save us
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called face masks a sign of respect for others on a day the state reported 195 new deaths.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called face masks a sign of respect for others on a day the state reported 195 new deaths.
Broadway shows will remain dark indefinitely
The Broadway League, a trade association for the industry, announced that all productions will remain closed until further notice.
The Broadway League, a trade association for the industry, announced that all productions will remain closed until further notice.
Health care workers who came to New York to fight coronavirus must pay state income tax, Cuomo says
Health care heroes who came from around the country to help fight the coronavirus outbreak in New York will still have to pay state income taxes, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Health care heroes who came from around the country to help fight the coronavirus outbreak in New York will still have to pay state income taxes, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
New York sends out 1,000 police officers to enforce social distancing as people pack parks
Thousands of people poured into the streets and New York City's parks Saturday as warm weather lured people out of quarantine.
Thousands of people poured into the streets and New York City's parks Saturday as warm weather lured people out of quarantine.
Schools across NY to stay closed for rest of academic year
Gov. Cuomo announced on Friday that schools across New York would remain closed for the rest of the academic year.
Gov. Cuomo announced on Friday that schools across New York would remain closed for the rest of the academic year.
NY woman, 101, has survived Spanish flu pandemic, cancer and coronavirus, family says
A 101-year-old New York woman who survived the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and beat cancer has now overcome COVID-19, according to a local report.
A 101-year-old New York woman who survived the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and beat cancer has now overcome COVID-19, according to a local report.
Doctors testing heartburn drug for COVID-19 treatment
The active ingredient found in heartburn medication, famotidine, is being studied as a possible treatment to fight COVID-19.
The active ingredient found in heartburn medication, famotidine, is being studied as a possible treatment to fight COVID-19.
Heartburn medication being tested as coronavirus treatment in NYC hospitals
Northwell Health is trialing the compound famotidine, which is found in the heartburn drug Pepcid, in more than 150 patients to see if it inhibits the coronavirus, in a similar fashion that certain drugs block HIV/AIDS replication.
Northwell Health is trialing the compound famotidine, which is found in the heartburn drug Pepcid, in more than 150 patients to see if it inhibits the coronavirus, in a similar fashion that certain drugs block HIV/AIDS replication.
USNS Comfort's last patients discharged, ship to leave NY by end of month, Navy announces
The USNS Comfort, a hospital ship brought to New York City to assist in the response to the coronavirus pandemic, has discharged its last patients and will return to Virginia by the end of the month, the Navy announced Sunday.
The USNS Comfort, a hospital ship brought to New York City to assist in the response to the coronavirus pandemic, has discharged its last patients and will return to Virginia by the end of the month, the Navy announced Sunday.