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New York Adds Two Muslim Holidays To School Calendar

Mar 05, 2015 08:37 AM EST

New York City has just added two Muslim holidays to its school calendar, making it the biggest and one of the few districts that observe Islamic holy days.

To Kill or Not To KIll: Upscale New Yorkers Debate Over Coyote

Vittorio Hernandez |

Mar 02, 2015 03:03 AM EST

Residents of Chappaqua in New York City have raised the alarm over the issue of roaming coyotes in their upscale neighborhood.

New NYC ID Draws Hundreds Of Thousands Of Applicants

Vittorio Hernandez |

Mar 01, 2015 05:10 AM EST

New York City officials were surprised by the interest among residents on the municipal ID card as evidenced by long queues to apply and get the identity document.

Jihadi John Is Young Londoner Mohammed Emwazi

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 26, 2015 08:04 AM EST

The friends of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) beheader Jihadi John has revealed his real identity. He is Mohamme Emwazi from a rich London family who has a degree in computer programming.

NYC Pays Millions of Dollars in Quick Settlement of Wrongful Conviction Cases

Raymond Legaspi |

Feb 23, 2015 12:42 AM EST

New York City has paid at least five people millions of dollars in quick settlement over their wrongful conviction of crimes ranging from murder to prison neglect, even before they filed lawsuits seeking damages.

'Urban Scaling' was Also Present in Ancient Cities, Study Says

Marco Foronda |

Feb 21, 2015 06:27 AM EST

The mighty Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan was similar to New York today, or any major city for that matter.

New York Experiences 12 Days With No Homicide, The Longest Streak Since 1990

Staff Reporter |

Feb 16, 2015 03:46 AM EST

The New York City (NYC) Police are baffled at the 12 days they have experienced without any homicide cases. The dozen days is the longest peaceful streak in the city since 1990.

Apparent Murder-Suicide At NYC Home Depot Leaves 2 Dead

Geann Pineda |

Jan 26, 2015 12:32 AM EST

New York police said a male employee shot and killed a co-worker following a heated argument before turning the gun on himself in an apparent suicide.

Pope Francis To Visit New York On His First U.S. Trip

Desiree Sison |

Jan 20, 2015 01:31 AM EST

Pope Francis will be visiting New York City on his first trip to the United States as pope and already, New Yorkers are beaming with excitement over his arrival

Pope Francis To Visit New York On His First U.S. Trip

Desiree Sison |

Jan 20, 2015 01:31 AM EST

Pope Francis will be visiting New York City on his first trip to the United States as pope and already, New Yorkers are beaming with excitement over his arrival

2 NYPD cops shot in the Bronx

Staff Reporter |

Jan 06, 2015 07:54 AM EST

Two New York City police officers responding to a robbery in the Bronx were shot by two suspects on Monday night, according to law enforcement officials.

Beijing Aims to Attract More American Tourists with Promotion Campaign in New York City

Cory Doyle |

Dec 20, 2014 10:12 PM EST

"This is a continual introduction of Beijing after the Thanksgiving float, because people get together during the holidays and this will be something they can discuss with their families," Li said.

2015 NBA All-Star Balloting Begins Dec. 11; Fans can Vote Via Twitter, Facebook, Text

Cory Doyle |

Dec 11, 2014 05:59 PM EST

NBA All-Star voting begins Dec. 11 and will conclude on Jan 19.

Obama: Eric Garner And Michael Brown Protests Are Necessary

Kat De Guzman |

Dec 09, 2014 08:55 AM EST

United States President Barack Obama has released a statement on Monday saying that the protests prompted by the grand jury decisions are necessary regarding the cases of Eric Garner and Michael Brown who were killed by white police officers.

Prince William & Duchess Kate in New York

Prince William, Kate to Push for Favorite Causes During U.S. Visit

Vittorio Hernandez |

Dec 08, 2014 01:38 AM EST

Prince William and wife Kate Middleton arrived on Sunday night in New York City aboard British Airways Flight 177 for their three-day visit. After a motorcade, the royal couple were driven to The Carlyle, a luxury hotel on 76th Street, which William's mother, Princess Diana, stayed often when she was in New York.

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