NEW YORK — Three children, including a 15-month-old baby girl, an an adult were killed in an early-morning fire in their Bronx home Sunday, New York City Fire Department officials said. The blaze broke out in the two-story brick house on Quimby Avenue …
Suspect arrested in connection with 2017 Delphi murders: report
Nearly six years after friends Libby German and Abby Williams were killed on an Indiana hiking trail, police finally have a suspect in custody. Richard Allen was arrested and booked into the Carroll County Jail Friday, multiple law enforcement sources …
Manhattan DA’s office releases recommendations for officials to better serve trans, nonbinary community
NEW YORK — Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office has released a report with a series of recommendations to better serve the transgender, gender-nonconforming and nonbinary community in New York City and across the country. The report, descri…
Nets’ owner Joe Tsai condemns Kyrie Irving for controversial tweet
NEW YORK — Nets’ owner Joe Tsai condemned his star point guard, Kyrie Irving, for a tweet that shared an antisemitic film. Tsai released a statement Friday night on Twitter. “I’m disappointed that Kyrie appears to support a film based on a book full of…
Powerball jackpot increases to $825M ahead of Saturday’s drawing
The Powerball jackpot was up to $825 million ahead of Saturday night’s drawing, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association. If a lucky player hits all six numbers, the prize will rank as the second-largest jackpot in Powerball history and the lar…
Editorial: American berserk: The attack at Nancy Pelosi’s home is the latest symptom of politics off the rails
A man who marinated in the stew of virulent right-wing rhetoric allegedly broke into the San Francisco home of the speaker of the U.S. House, shouted “Where is Nancy?” and then brutalized her husband Paul with a hammer. A nation that’s seen the shootin…
Steve Bannon associate convicted in ‘We Build the Wall’ fundraising scam
NEW YORK — Steve Bannon associate Timothy Shea was convicted by a New York City jury on Friday for defrauding thousands of donors in the “We Build the Wall” fundraising scam. Shea, 51, was found guilty of conspiracy and obstruction of justice in Manhat…
‘His nose was cracked’: Witnesses say comedian Chris Redd left with gnarly wound
NEW YORK — “Saturday Night Live” alum Chris Redd suffered a gnarly, bloody wound when he was sucker-punched by a stranger outside a Greenwich Village comedy club, witnesses said. “They really bashed the poor guy,” said Fabrizio Caballacci, whose family…
Subway rider stabbed during unprovoked attack in Harlem station, NYPD says
NEW YORK — A rider was stabbed in the back during an unprovoked attack at a Harlem subway station early Friday, police said. The early-morning attack was the latest in a series of violent encounters in city subways, cops said. The 43-year-old victim wa…
Thai transgender businesswoman buys Miss Universe Organization for $20M
A prominent Thai businesswoman has purchased the Miss Universe Organization for $20 million, her company announced Wednesday. Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip is the founder and CEO of the Thailand-based media company JKN Global Groups, which acquired the ri…