Cohen to testify before grand jury in Trump hush money probe

Trump lawyer Joseph Tacopina said it is unlikely the former president will accept an invitation, extended by prosecutors last week, to testify before the grand jury himself.

Here are the happiest cities in the US

Is the city you live in considered "happy"? WalletHub released their rankings of 2023’s Happiest Cities in America.

Flaco the escaped Central Park Zoo owl can remain in the wilds of NYC

Central Park Zoo officials say they are dropping efforts to capture Flaco, a majestic Eurasian eagle-owl that escaped captivity two weeks ago.

Dead whale washes ashore in NYC

Another dead whale has been found on the shore of a local beach.

Buffalo mass shooter sentenced to life in prison during emotional hearing

The sentencing hearing for Payton Gendron was disrupted briefly when he was charged by a man in the audience, who was quickly restrained.

Pigeon dyed pink dies, NYC rescue group says

According to the Wild Bird Fund, the bird died after inhaling the toxic fumes on its feathers.

Mitt Romney scolds George Santos at SOTU: 'You don't belong here'

“I didn’t expect that he’d be standing there, trying to shake hands with every senator and the president of the United States,” Senator Mitt Romney told reporters.

NY state trooper arrested for issuing bogus traffic tickets

The state trooper wrote dozens of fake tickets in Westchester County for cars he never pulled over. One of the tickets was allegedly made out against a person who was already dead.

Dead whale found at Lido Beach in Nassau County

Emergency crews were trying to figure out on Monday how to dispose of a large dead whale on a Long Island beach.

McCarthy says Santos will be removed from Congress if Ethics Committee determines he broke the law

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has condemned some of George Santos' conduct, but this week was the first instance in which he suggested potential consequences for the New York Republican.

Bills' Damar Hamlin faces long recovery, family spokesman tells AP

Damar Hamlin still requires oxygen and is having his heart monitored regularly to ensure there are no setbacks or after-effects, a family spokesperson said.

Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Sade to join Songwriters Hall 2023 class

The seven songwriters from the class of 2023 will be inducted at a gala June 15 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

FAA investigating near-miss at JFK Airport

Officials are investigating a close call at John F. Kennedy International Airport Friday night between a plane that was crossing a runway and another that was preparing for takeoff.

Trump Organization fined $1.6 million for tax fraud

Former President Donald Trump’s company was fined $1.6 million Friday for a scheme in which top executives dodged personal income taxes on lavish job perk