New York City

Senator Arrested: NY Lawmaker Charged for Bribery in Mayor Plot

April 2, 2013, 1:31 pm

Senator arrested: On Tuesday, a New York senator was arrested for allegedly trying to bribe his way to taking part in the New York City mayor’s race.

Closing Arguments Start In NY Meat-cleaver Killing Case

April 2, 2013, 12:19 pm

A defense lawyer says a mental patient who killed a New York psychologist with a meat cleaver had at best a “surface” understanding that what he was doing was wrong.

Plot to Rig NYC Mayoral Race: NY Sen. Smith and NYC Councilman Halloran Arrested

April 2, 2013, 10:48 am

Plot to rig NYC mayoral race: New York State Sen. Malcolm Smith and New York City Councilman Dan Halloran allegedly teamed up to bribe Smith’s way into the mayoral post.

9/11 Debris: Sifting for Remains Begins Anew

April 2, 2013, 8:44 am

9/11 Debris: Sifting for remains of the deceased from the Sept. 11, 2001, World Trade Center attack began anew on Monday in newly uncovered debris.

Huffington Trashes Loft, Allegedly Does $275K in Damages: Lawsuit

April 1, 2013, 9:37 pm

Huffington trashes loft: A lawsuit claims that Arianna Huffington, the founder of the Huffington Post, trashed her $32,000-a-month rented Chelsea home.

NYC Gun Buyback Attracts Homemade Weapons

April 1, 2013, 9:11 pm

The NYPD says a man made a nice profit by bringing homemade pistols to a gun buyback before officers got fed up and turned him away.

Subway Ads Warn New Yorkers About Sodium

April 1, 2013, 9:06 pm

Ads in subway cars will encourage New Yorkers to choose brands with less sodium, the latest in a range of public health initiatives under Mayor Michael Bloomberg.