December 13 Luigi Mangione judge weighs ‘potentially fatal’ evidence in fight over search of suspect’s backpack: attorney Luigi Mangione's defense challenges backpack search evidence in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson murder case, seeking to exclude key trial evidence.
December 13 Macy's stabbing suspect has history of mental illness, was released from psych ward day of attack The homeless woman charged with stabbing a mother inside a bathroom at Macy's in NYC has a history of mental illness and claimed voices told her she had to kill someone or be killed.
December 13 Tourist changing baby stabbed multiple times in the back at iconic NYC Macy's during holiday shopping rush A tourist was stabbed multiple times in a bathroom at New York City's Macy's Herald Square while changing her baby. Police said a homeless woman was arrested and is facing charges.
December 12 Dem lawmakers cry foul as Hochul guts AI safety bill amid Big Tech pressure New York Dems Alex Bores and Andrew Gounardes say New York Gov. Kathy Hochul gutted their AI safety bill, citing pressure from industry leaders who Bores says have targeted him.
December 12 Duffy threatens to yank New York federal funds over illegally issued commercial driver's licenses Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that New York state will face federal funding consequnces over the unlawful issuance of non-domiciled CDLs, if it does not "come into compliance."
December 12 School groups sue New York Attorney General Letitia James over guidance on trans students Massapequa school board president Kerry Wachter and Southeastern Legal Foundation president Kim Hermann weigh in on a lawsuit filed against New York Attorney General Letitia James for 'censoring' parents' criticisms of her transgender policies
December 11 Trump administration offers $5M reward for capture of fugitive Los Choneros gang leader The U.S. is offering a $5 million reward for Los Choneros leader Francisco Bermúdez after designating the group a terrorist organization for alleged drug trafficking.
December 11 Police warned Luigi Mangione he'd face more trouble for using fake name: bodycam video Body camera footage shows police warned Luigi Mangione about using a fake ID during his arrest for allegedly murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
December 10 Human skull, other remains found in bushes by Brooklyn's Coney Island as investigators work to unravel mystery A human skull and other remains were discovered in Coney Island bushes, sparking a police investigation, although some body parts remain missing.
December 10 NY Dem wouldn’t back Mamdani for mayor — now Mamdani is backing his challenger New York City Comptroller Brad Lander launches congressional bid against Rep. Dan Goldman with backing from Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic primary.