New York City

WATCH: New York police give update on man who set himself on fire outside of Trump trial

By Associated Press

Passersby rushed to douse the flames and the man was rushed away on a stretcher by emergency crews. The man is in critical condition in a burn unit, police said.

Jury selection could be nearing close in Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York City

By Jennifer Peltz, Michael R. Sisak, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

Jury selection could be nearing a close Friday, setting the stage for closing arguments as early as Monday.

To lower its rat population, NYC considers birth control as a humane option

By Maysoon Khan, Associated Press/Report for America, Cedar Attanasio, Associated Press

To lower rat populations in New York, lawmakers are proposing birth control designed for rats as an alternative to the usual traps, poison, and carbon monoxide methods.

Engineering firms explain why New York City’s skyscrapers can withstand most earthquakes

By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press

Though buildings that can reach above 100 stories might seem especially vulnerable to earthquakes, engineering experts say skyscrapers are built with enough flexibility to withstand moderate shaking.

East Coast earthquakes aren’t common. Here’s what to know

By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press

Since 1950 there have been about 20 quakes with a magnitude above 4.5, according to the United States Geological Survey. That's compared with over 1,000 on the West Coast.

Mosques in NYC struggle to house and feed an influx of Muslim migrants this Ramadan

By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press

Leaders of a mosque in Harlem say their congregation is spending hundreds of dollars a night to host iftar, the traditional end of fast meal during Ramadan.

New York Mayor Adams says 1993 sexual assault allegation detailed in new lawsuit ‘did not happen’

By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press

The woman filed a lawsuit Monday accusing Adams of driving her to a vacant lot and demanding sexual favors in exchange for career help. Adams said he was confident the allegations would not hurt his administration, describing the lawsuit as…

New York will send National Guard to subways after a string of violent crimes

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will deploy 750 members of the National Guard and 250 state troopers and transit officers to help the New York Police Department check bags at subway entrances after a series of crimes.

1 dead, 5 injured in shooting at a New York City subway station. Shooter is at large

By Associated Press

Police say at least one person opened fire at the station, which is in the Bronx at the intersection of Mount Eden and Jerome Avenues. No one is in custody.

New York City imposes curfew at more migrant shelters after spate of violent incidents

By Associated Press

New York is expanding a curfew to additional migrant shelters after violent incidents attributed to migrant shelter residents gained national attention in recent weeks.