New York

Former Citigroup managing director Edward Gene Smith has been sentenced to 30 years in a US federal prison after prosecutors demolished his claim that autism drove his decade-long pattern of sexual abuse.

Jim Yango Fantonial Jul 30, 2026

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's £55 million supermarket initiative faces criticism for lacking key features and potential impact on local businesses, raising doubts about its feasibility and effectiveness.

Clarizza Potoy Jul 25, 2026

Tom Brady and Logan Paul's ongoing feud turned physical at Fanatics Fest in New York, with Brady slapping Paul on stage. The confrontation highlights their rivalry over athletic credentials.

Clarizza Potoy Jul 18, 2026

Zohran Mamdani's speech at New York City Hall criticised immigration enforcement and inequality, contrasting sharply with Trump's vision of America during its 250th anniversary celebrations.

Robert Gorgonio Jul 06, 2026

Daredevil climbers Ivan Beerkus and Angela Nikolau face felony charges after a proposal atop the Empire State Building's antenna, testing how far viral stunts can go before law steps in.

Welbert Bauyaban Jul 04, 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported wedding at Madison Square Garden has sparked debate in New York, with fans excited but residents frustrated by disruptions and resource allocation.

Adrienne Martinez Jul 03, 2026

Two Russian climbers face criminal charges after scaling the Empire State Building for a protest and surprise marriage proposal, capturing attention and causing disruption in New York City.

Tanmay Puri Jul 02, 2026

Jennifer Lopez's staged exit from a New York hotel sparked online backlash, overshadowing her film promotion. Critics called it 'peak celebrity nonsense,' while supporters defended her security measures.

Chelsie Napiza May 16, 2026

A 14-year-old boy violently attacked a 15-year-old girl in East Harlem after she refused to give him her phone number, sparking concerns about youth violence.

Nobelle Borines Apr 23, 2026

Rama Duwaji, wife of New York mayor Zohran Mamdani, faces scrutiny over alleged past tweets with offensive language. The account has since been deleted, raising questions about its authenticity.

Clarizza Potoy Mar 29, 2026

FBI charges Pa. teens with ISIS-inspired bomb plot at NYC mayor's mansion; one said he wanted an attack "bigger" than Boston Marathon bombing

Anna Katrina Sevilla Mar 10, 2026

Two men face terrorism charges after a homemade bomb was thrown at an anti-Islam protest outside New York's Gracie Mansion.

Tanmay Puri Mar 10, 2026

A New York woman, convicted of killing her son during a custody battle, was found dead in prison. The case remains under investigation.

Manuel Demegillo Mar 06, 2026

A political storm has erupted over allegations that border patrol agents left a nearly blind refugee to die in Buffalo, New York, sparking multiple investigations.

Marty Vergel Baes Feb 27, 2026

A ConsumerAffairs study shows how far a $100,000 salary stretches across the 100 largest US cities, with Texas and Midwestern metros leading and coastal cities ranking lowest.

Akshay Puri Feb 27, 2026

Hillary Clinton said she believes the majority of individuals who associated with Epstein before his 2008 conviction were unaware of his criminal activity.

Ria Pathak Feb 27, 2026

Maya Hawke's intimate New York wedding to musician Christian Lee Hutson featured several Stranger Things cast members but not Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour or Noah Schnapp, prompting online speculation. Fans have linked the absences to Brown's own largely cast-free wedding earlier this year, though no actor has commented on any rift.

Asher Añiga Feb 19, 2026

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky were spotted on a Valentine's Day date in New York, fueling ongoing marriage rumors.

Denise Nequinto Feb 15, 2026

A New York federal judge has extended an injunction blocking the Trump administration from freezing more than $10 billion in annual federal funding for social service programmes in five Democrat-led states. The administration has cited fraud concerns, while state attorneys general warn the freeze would trigger 'severe chaos' for vulnerable families.

Jaja Agpalo Feb 08, 2026

A $16bn funding freeze, a contentious naming claim, and rising scrutiny. Did Trump really seek his name on a New York airport?

Tanmay Puri Feb 06, 2026

Learn about the bizarre story of a man arrested for posing as an FBI agent in a failed attempt to free a high-profile inmate from a Brooklyn jail.

Frederick Marvin Lumba Jan 30, 2026

Discover the latest updates on the search for missing Long Island teen Thomas Medlin, last seen on the Manhattan Bridge.

Frederick Marvin Lumba Jan 29, 2026

Two teens arrested after 57 swastikas painted in a Brooklyn playground, sparking outrage amid rising antisemitism during the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Glory Moralidad Jan 23, 2026

NYC socialists are organising a 4,000-strong anti-ICE rapid response network inspired by Minnesota protests, raising questions about public safety, community impact and federal enforcement.

Marty Vergel Baes Jan 18, 2026

Reports claim Zohran Mamdani and President Trump have been texting twice weekly. The exchanges raise questions about ideology, power and whether a socialist–conservative truce can endure.

Marty Vergel Baes Jan 14, 2026

A report found that the building Mayor Zohran Mamdani used to introduce his new housing chief has nearly 200 housing code violations.

Denise Nequinto Jan 11, 2026

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani sparks controversy by revoking Israel-related executive orders, drawing both criticism and praise over free speech and antisemitism.

Trisha Kae Andrada Jan 03, 2026

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani sat down with Vox to talk about his upcoming inauguration where he addressed his appointments and agenda.

Frederick Marvin Lumba Dec 31, 2025

New York's school smartphone ban is exposing a hidden cognitive problem among students, while Australia's social media crackdown raises immediate questions about how digital dependence is reshaping young minds worldwide.

Tanmay Puri Dec 29, 2025

Mayor Eric Adams urged New Yorkers to stay home during record-breaking snowfall, bizarrely labelling the storm a 'baby-making day' while the city anticipates a cold New Year.

Catherine Armecin Martin Dec 27, 2025