Watch: Family dog scares off black bear from New York home

A black bear wandered into a home in upstate New York, and a security camera captured Harper the dog bravely rushing toward the animal, scaring it away.

Video shows hot air balloons soaring over New York State Park

The festival includes 20 non-commercial, colorful balloons flown voluntarily by pilots who enjoy the experience of flying amidst nature.

Trump makes video appearance in New York criminal case; trial date set for March

Donald Trump threw up his hands in frustration Tuesday as a judge scheduled his criminal trial for March 25, putting the former president and current candidate in a courtroom in the heat of next year’s presidential primary season.

Trump rape lawsuit: Jury rejects rape claim, finds Trump liable for sexual abuse in 1996 attack

A jury in New York City has rejected a woman’s claim that Donald Trump raped her in a luxury Manhattan department store in 1996, but found Trump liable for sexual abuse against E. Jean Carroll.

Fuggedaboutit: New York City accent 'diminishing,' expert warns

We all know the sound of a classic New York accent. But with more transplants settling into the city, the traditional accent seems to be slipping away.

Donald Trump refuses last chance to testify at New York civil trial

Donald Trump has not shown up once during the Manhattan federal court trial. A jury has viewed parts of an October videotaped deposition in which Trump denied raping writer E. Jean Carroll or ever knowing her.

Harry Belafonte, legendary entertainer and civil rights activist, dies at 96

Belafonte sold millions of records and starred on stage and screen before scaling back his career and becoming a relentless supporter of civil rights and other causes.

Brooklyn woman sentenced for cheesecake poisoning of lookalike

A 47-year-old woman will spend more than 20 years behind bars for a bizarre identity-theft plot. Her weapon of choice was cheesecake laced with a powerful Russian sedative.

Lower Manhattan parking garage collapse leaves 1 dead, 5 injured

One person was killed after a parking garage collapsed in Lower Manhattan Tuesday afternoon. Crews are still checking to see if anyone else was inside.

Secret Chinese police outpost revealed in NY; 2 men arrested

Justice Department officials say two men have been arrested on charges that they helped establish a secret police outpost in New York City on behalf of the Chinese government.

75-year-old woman charged in East Harlem pickpocketing incident: NYPD

After a group of pickpockets stole $300 from her purse, a East Harlem woman is warning her fellow New Yorkers about the ongoing threat of pickpockets.

‘Phantom’ trumpeter reflects on 35 years in the orchestra pit

Trumpeter Lowell Hershey has played over 10,000 performances of “Phantom of the Opera,” which ends its historic run on Sunday.

Trump arraigned: Former president pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts

Trump was charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records after a grand jury investigated hush money payments made during his 2016 presidential campaign.

Donald Trump spared mug shot, handcuffs after turning himself in on felony charges

The former president was informed he has been charged with 34 felony counts for falsifying business records in the first degree. Trump pleaded not guilty.

A look at Donald Trump's arraignment schedule ahead of Tuesday court appearance

Law enforcement officials have worked out the details of how Trump will be escorted to his alleged hush money scandal-related arraignment on Tuesday.