New York City

2 people arrested after unfurling banner atop the Empire State Building's antenna

By Robert Bumsted, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about “the power of love” at midday Wednesday, before descending, embracing, taking selfies and ultimately being arrested.

Former NYC Mayor Adams' chief of staff and 3 others charged in federal bribery probe

By Dave Collins, Jake Offenhartz, Michael R. Sisak, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

A former chief of staff to ex-New York Mayor Eric Adams was arrested Wednesday in a bribery case, the latest sign that federal prosecutors continue to scrutinize Adams' inner circle months after the scandal-bruised Democrat left office.

Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in case of Etan Patz, missing New York City boy

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Etan was among the first missing children ever to appear on milk cartons, and the anniversary of his disappearance became National Missing Children’s Day.

Knicks win first championship in 53 years, igniting celebrations and chaos in New York City

By Michael R. Sisak, Shelby Lum, Associated Press

New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years on Saturday night, with exuberant celebrations marred by mayhem and violence, including a shooting in Times Square.

New York's Penn Station to get $8 billion remodel with columns, sunlight and Trump's name

By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press

Images of the estimated $8 billion project were released Monday and show a return to hub's original classical style, with a stone facade and rows of Roman-style columns.

Trump to attend Knicks' NBA Finals game in New York

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

Invited by Knicks owner James Dolan, he will be the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game.

Explosion at New York City shipyard kills 1 and injures 36, officials say

By Michael R. Sisak, Rebecca Boone, Associated Press

One person has died after a fire and two explosions Friday at a New York City shipyard, officials say.

New York faces first weekday of strike that shut down commuter rail system

By Philip Marcelo, Kathy McCormack, Associated Press

Commuters are navigating a maze of car, bus and subway routes after a strike shut down the Long Island Rail Road in New York.

Stabbings on New York City subway leave 3 hurt as officers fatally shoot knife-wielding man

By Julie Walker, Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

A man with a machete who attacked three people randomly at a major New York City subway station Saturday morning was shot and killed by police, authorities said.

NYC Mayor Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been holding a series of “rental rip-off hearings” for disgruntled tenants to air their complaints about bad landlords.