‘I came out in tears’: Professional violinist performs for abused shelter dogs to calm them
Violinist Martin Agee has performed with some pretty big names like Madonna and Metallica, but nothing compares to the performance that he gives every few weeks to the shelter dogs at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ (ASPCA) in New York City.
Children of 9/11 first responders graduate from FDNY academy
On Tuesday, 301 probationary firefighters graduated from the FDNY Fire Academy, but this year’s graduation had an extra bit of meaning, as 19 of the graduates are children of first responders who died on 9/11 or from a 9/11-related illness. 2019’s class is the largest group of legacy graduates in the FDNY’s history.
New York City considers banning chocolate milk in public schools: report
Looks like the New York City school system has some beef with chocolate milk.
$35M goes missing when payroll company suddenly ceases operations, workers’ deposits are reversed
The FBI is investigating upstate-New York payroll processing company, MyPayroll HR, for suspected “fraudulent activity” in relation to the company’s sudden shutdown of operations that left workers across the country with negative bank balances.
Fashion brand ripped on social media for creating ‘school shooting hoodies’
A fashion company faced severe backlash on social media after showing models wearing hoodies covered in bullet holes with the names of schools where mass shootings happened.
Dog mimics 'old school' siren at nearby fire station
A dog that lives near a New York fire station learned to mimic the "old school" alarm used by firefighters.
New York's Cuomo pushes for flavored e-cig ban
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HBO produces documentary to help kids understand 9/11
For students from elementary to high school, the Sept. 11 terrorist attack isn't a memory. It's history. A new HBO documentary that debuts on the event's 18th anniversary treats it that way.
Man masturbates, urinates on woman on subway train, cops say
Police in New York City were trying to find a man who was accused of a disturbing sexual assault on a woman on a subway train.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand drops out of 2020 presidential race amid low polling, fundraising struggles
Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand is dropping out of the presidential race as a campaign that once looked poised to ride strong #MeToo credentials to formidability was instead plagued by low polling and major fundraising struggles.
Private island north of Manhattan for sale is surprisingly affordable
For $850,000, you could buy a shoebox in Brooklyn.
Dad gives baby girl a spa pedicure in adorable viral video: 'It's our little bonding time'
This hardworking dad has made it a weekly ritual to treat his little princess to at home spa pedicures as a way to spend time together.
98-year-old veteran celebrates birthday at work
A World War Two veteran had a surprise party for his 98th birthday -- at work.
Uber driver surprises passenger with dress and gift card in heartwarming act of kindness
A generous Uber driver did something special for a passenger who said was waiting until Christmas to afford new clothes.
NFL teaming with Jay-Z and Roc Nation on entertainment and social activism
The NFL and Jay-Z's entertainment and sports representation company are teaming up for events and social activism.
Petition seeks to rename 5th Ave. in front of Trump Tower in honor of President Obama
A petition to rename the New York City street outside Trump Tower after former President Barack Obama has gained about 75,000 online signatures in an effort to troll President Trump.
Questions swirl around Epstein's monitoring before suicide
One of Jeffrey Epstein's guards the night he hanged himself in his federal jail cell wasn't a regular correctional officer, according to a person familiar with the detention center, which is now under scrutiny for what Attorney General William Barr on Monday called "serious irregularities."
Heartwarming moment two friends help tired little boy with cerebral palsy walk at water park
A little boy’s muscles began to tighten at the water park and that is when his friend’s quickly came to the rescue.
Woman gives birth in back of car, driver's coaching goes viral: 'Do the magic'
Some Uber or Lyft drivers offer water or snacks to passengers, but one New York couple who requested a ride to the hospital got much more when their baby unexpectedly arrived in the back seat — thanks in part to the coaching they got from the front.
Driver goes viral for coaching rider through childbirth: 'You got to breathe, Mami'
Some Uber or Lyft drivers offer water or snacks to passengers, but one New York couple who requested a ride to the hospital got much more when their baby unexpectedly arrived in the back seat — thanks in part to the coaching they got from the front.