Hollywood writers union leaders end strike as board members approve contract with studios
The strike by Hollywood screenwriters is over. Leaders of the writers union declared their nearly five-month-old strike over Tuesday after board members approved a contract agreement with studios.
The strike by Hollywood screenwriters is over. Leaders of the writers union declared their nearly five-month-old strike over Tuesday after board members approved a contract agreement with studios.
Writers' union reaches tentative deal with Hollywood studios to end historic strike
Screenwriters are waiting to learn what their five-month strike won and preparing for a possible return to work after their union reached an agreement with studio executives.
Screenwriters are waiting to learn what their five-month strike won and preparing for a possible return to work after their union reached an agreement with studio executives.
Hollywood writers strike saga nears conclusion: Tentative deal reached, pending approval
Union leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no deal is yet in the works for striking actors.
Union leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no deal is yet in the works for striking actors.
New York bus crash leaves 2 dead, 43 injured on I-84 in Wawayanda
The crash involved students and chaperons from Farmingdale High School on Long Island. The bus was en route to band camp in Greeley, Pennsylvania.
The crash involved students and chaperons from Farmingdale High School on Long Island. The bus was en route to band camp in Greeley, Pennsylvania.
NYC using drones to monitor Labor Day parties
The New York City Police Department will use drones to surveil for large Labor Day parties. The move, in response to complaints about large gatherings, is under fire from privacy and civil liberties advocates.
The New York City Police Department will use drones to surveil for large Labor Day parties. The move, in response to complaints about large gatherings, is under fire from privacy and civil liberties advocates.
Celebrate Pepsi’s 125th birthday with a free soda and more: Here’s how
Pepsi is not only offering free sodas but a chance to win a trip to New York City.
Pepsi is not only offering free sodas but a chance to win a trip to New York City.
West Point time capsule ends up just being filled with gray dust, disappointing historians
An audience at the U.S. Military Academy hoped to see military relics or historical documents pulled from the box. Instead, they let out a groan after experts pried open the top and pointed a camera inside to show just a layer of sediment on the bottom.
An audience at the U.S. Military Academy hoped to see military relics or historical documents pulled from the box. Instead, they let out a groan after experts pried open the top and pointed a camera inside to show just a layer of sediment on the bottom.
NYC drug dealer gets 10 years in death of 'The Wire' actor Michael K. Williams
Michael K. Williams died hours after authorities said he bought the heroin on a sidewalk in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood in a deal recorded by a security camera.
Michael K. Williams died hours after authorities said he bought the heroin on a sidewalk in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood in a deal recorded by a security camera.
NYC shark bite victim had 5 surgeries, has been left with permanent disability, daughter says
The daughter of the 65-year-old woman who was bitten by a shark at a New York City beach says her mother has undergone five surgeries since the attack and will require more.
The daughter of the 65-year-old woman who was bitten by a shark at a New York City beach says her mother has undergone five surgeries since the attack and will require more.
Doctor kidnapped from NYC music venue tied to mysterious deaths of men after concerts
Goldman Sachs analyst John Castic and psychologist Karl Clemente died weeks apart after leaving the Brooklyn Mirage.
Goldman Sachs analyst John Castic and psychologist Karl Clemente died weeks apart after leaving the Brooklyn Mirage.
Sinkhole swallows car with driver and passenger inside after New York flooding
"I heard a loud collision and a woman screaming for help," recalled a neighbor in the a Rochester suburb. When he looked at the street, all he saw was a woman's head poking out of the hole.
"I heard a loud collision and a woman screaming for help," recalled a neighbor in the a Rochester suburb. When he looked at the street, all he saw was a woman's head poking out of the hole.
Lionel Richie cancels sold-out concert 1 hour after showtime, angering NY fans
Lionel Richie was supposed to perform at Madison Square Garden with Earth, Wind & Fire on Aug. 12, but canceled the show due to weather conditions.
Lionel Richie was supposed to perform at Madison Square Garden with Earth, Wind & Fire on Aug. 12, but canceled the show due to weather conditions.
Once Colombia's most-wanted drug lord, kingpin known as Otoniel sentenced to 45 years in prison
Dairo Antonio Úsuga led the Gulf Clan, a cartel and paramilitary group with a grip on much of northern Colombia. He was Colombia’s most-wanted kingpin before his arrest in 2021. Úsuga was sentenced Tuesday in a federal court in New York.
Dairo Antonio Úsuga led the Gulf Clan, a cartel and paramilitary group with a grip on much of northern Colombia. He was Colombia’s most-wanted kingpin before his arrest in 2021. Úsuga was sentenced Tuesday in a federal court in New York.
New York drone captures multiple sharks hunting near Long Island shore
The footage comes after a woman was bitten at Rockaway Beach in Queens, prompting the New York City Parks Department to close the beach to swimming and surfing.
The footage comes after a woman was bitten at Rockaway Beach in Queens, prompting the New York City Parks Department to close the beach to swimming and surfing.
O'Shae Sibley latest: High school student charged with hate-motivated murder
O'Shae Sibley was stabbed to death at a New York City gas station during a confrontation at one of the pumps, where Sibley was dancing with friends to a Beyoncé song.
O'Shae Sibley was stabbed to death at a New York City gas station during a confrontation at one of the pumps, where Sibley was dancing with friends to a Beyoncé song.
Watch: Amusement park ride spins out of control for 10-plus minutes
Video shows the ride spin out of control as confused riders scream and passersby film the ordeal.
Video shows the ride spin out of control as confused riders scream and passersby film the ordeal.
Construction crane catches fire, partially collapses in Hell’s Kitchen
The crane is located on the west side of Manhattan, around W 41st St. and 10th Avenue, near Hudson Yards.
The crane is located on the west side of Manhattan, around W 41st St. and 10th Avenue, near Hudson Yards.
Drone video captures shark hunting off Long Island beach
A toothy shark was seen gliding through a school of fish just off the coast of Southampton, New York, on Saturday.
A toothy shark was seen gliding through a school of fish just off the coast of Southampton, New York, on Saturday.
Convicted con artist Anna Sorokin releases single while under house arrest
"Fake heiress" Anna Sorokin, the convicted con artist and fraudster who fooled New York's social elite, released a country song on Friday.
"Fake heiress" Anna Sorokin, the convicted con artist and fraudster who fooled New York's social elite, released a country song on Friday.
NY plastic surgeon offers ‘Barbie of your dreams’ experience with $120K full-body makeover
Dr. Scott Blyer has three patients signed up for Barbie or Ken plastic surgery package
Dr. Scott Blyer has three patients signed up for Barbie or Ken plastic surgery package