Sources: BBC
Thousands of Haredi Jews gather around the Israeli consulate in New York City, United States, to protest against the potential conscription of yeshiva students to the Israel Defence Forces, which has been exempt since 1977. 2025-10-19
A chartered boat capsizes in the Hudson River in New York City, killing two people and injuring three others. Twelve others are rescued alive from the water. 2022-07-12
The DC Police Department arrest a suspected serial killer involved in the murders of two homeless men, and the attempted murder of three others in Washington, D.C. and New York City. 2022-03-15
Minnesota reports its first case of the Omicron variant in a person who traveled from New York City. 2021-12-2
Mayor Bill de Blasio stated that public schools across New York City will temporarily close after the 7-day average positivity rate reaches 3%. 2020-11-18
Authorities arrested Ashiqul Alam who allegedly planned to attack Times Square in New York City with grenades, guns and a suicide vest. 2019-06-7
A woman goes on a stabbing rampage in Queens, New York City, injuring five, including three infants. All are in stable condition. 2018-09-21
Australian art critic, historian and documentary maker Robert Hughes dies in New York City. 2012-08-6
Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout is convicted in New York City for conspiracy to smuggle weapons to the Colombian terrorist group FARC. 2011-11-2
Millions of mostly Asian women who work in countries like Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates remain at risk of human trafficking, forced labor, confinement and sexual violence, the New York-based Human Rights Watch group reports. 2010-04-29