Five New York regions entered Phase 3 of their reopening as the coronavirus pandemic wanes. Meanwhile, New Jersey -- about to enter Phase 2 Monday -- filed a lawsuit against a city that voted to defy the governor's order and allow indoor dining.
The CDC released guidelines Friday for events and gatherings like weddings, concerts, festivals, parades and conferences.
Peter Manfredonia, 23, was ordered held on a $7 million bond and suicide watch in the May 22 death of Ted DeMers and other crimes. Manfredonia's attorney, Michael Dolan, declined to comment.
MacArthur Airport on Long Island has installed new measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the comfort and safety of its fliers, including a PPE vending machine for passengers who may have forgot masks and other items.
New Jersey is set to enter Phase 2 of its reopening as the state emerges from the coronavirus pandemic, and Governor Phil Murphy announced a lawsuit Friday against one town defying his executive order.
The number of people in extreme poverty is forecast to rise from about 700 million to 1.1 billion.
Starbucks is designing new T-shirts in support of Black Lives Matter after an earlier alleged policy drew social media backlash.
A Chicago 9-year-old is going viral with his solo Black Lives Matter protest.
Better training can't fix all the issues facing the nation's police departments, but experts believe it would have a big impact.
New York City Transit officials on Friday demonstrated the ultraviolet technology it is using to kill COVID-19 in a pilot program to disinfect entire trains.
The Spot rehired staff, overpaid them and even gave some of them bonuses after the pandemic forced them to furlough 173 employees.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a series of police reforms Friday that include making police use of chokeholds that result in injury and death a crime and repealing a measure known as 50-a that shields police disciplinary records from public view.
You could score a good deal now that fewer people are renting cars since the pandemic.
Monuments of slave traders, imperialists, conquerors and explorers around the world are now being reconsidered.
Investigators released surveillance video of the shootout at Beach Channel Drive and Dix Avenue in Far Rockaway, which happened Wednesday night.
Health officials say it can be safe, as long as swimmers stick to social distancing guidelines in and out of the water.
The Academy announced that there will be 10 best picture nominees beginning with the 94th Academy Awards in 2022.
Matt James is your new "Bachelor" for season 25! For the first time in the franchise's history "The Bachelor" will be a black man.
However, a slight majority of black Americans support the "defund the police" movement, at 57%.
Police have made an arrest in the case an unmarked NYPD vehicle that was set on fire in Brooklyn.
Peter Manfredonia declined to fight extradition back to Connecticut. So Friday, he'll appear in Rockville Superior Court to answer to several charges, including murder.
Body camera video shows the moments before and after a Woodlynne, New Jersey police officer allegedly used pepper spray in an unjustified manner.
He clearly had been planning attacks on law enforcement, possibly for days, the Paso Robles police chief said.
This week we honor First Responder Friday Lt. Mario Polit. He's a real star!
Churches and other houses of worship in New Jersey will begin reopening this weekend after Gov. Murphy announced earlier this week that they may reopen indoor services to 50 people or 25% or a building's capacity, whichever is lower.