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'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot Captain Sully reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
The 75-year-old says he was recently diagnosed and the disease is at an early stage.
July 14, 2026New York City to ban firms from using subscription traps, officials say - Reuters
New York City to ban firms from using subscription traps, officials say Reuters
July 11, 2026Legionnaires' outbreak hits New York as officials rush to test water towers
To date, 46 people have been infected from breathing mist from bacteria-filled water coolers on the Upper East side.
July 10, 2026Artist sells garbage collected outside Taylor Swift's wedding
The cubes of trash artist Justin Gignac called "Pocket Garbage" were priced at $25 (£18) and $100 (£74), and sold out online.
July 9, 2026Watch: Buckling support beams seen inside New York high-rise
The structure, which is under construction, was evacuated along with surrounding buildings after reports of falling bricks.
July 8, 2026Eight rescued from seaplane that made 'hard landing' in Manhattan river
Eight people were removed from the Kodiak 100 seaplane by fire department units and two had minor injures.
July 5, 2026US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather
US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.
July 5, 2026In pictures: Stars and fans celebrate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding
Celebrities and sports stars were spotted as the A-list couple tied the knot in New York on Friday.
July 4, 2026Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce in NYC ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler
It was the bash of the century, with celebrities from singer Benson Boone and actor Hugh Grant to model Gigi Hadid and actor Ethan Hawke in attendence.
July 4, 2026Taylor Swift's rumoured wedding celebrations begin with star-studded New York event
Actress Lena Dunham, model Gigi Hadid and longtime music collaborator Jack Antonoff were spotted in formal attire near Madison Square Garden.
July 3, 2026What will guests wear to Taylor Swift's wedding of the century?
Romantic, fairytale vibes could dominate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported wedding event in New York City on Friday.
July 2, 2026Is Taylor Swift really getting married at Madison Square Garden?
Rumours continue to swirl about whether Taylor Swift will marry Travis Kelce at New York City's Madison Square Garden over the 4 July weekend.
July 1, 2026What we know about Taylor Swift's rumoured NYC wedding celebrations
The couple has been mum about their upcoming nuptials, but speculation has mounted about a multi-day celebration at Madison Square Garden.
July 1, 2026Dangerous heatwave to hit US ahead of holiday weekend
North America will bake in extreme temperatures amid celebrations for the United States' 250th birthday.
June 30, 2026A new test for Democrats - where they stand on Israel
The New York City primaries underlined divisions in the party over Gaza, with implications for the 2028 election.
June 30, 2026Housing board votes to freeze New York rents in victory for Mamdani
The decision was welcomed by many tenants - but landlords fear it will worsen housing conditions.
June 26, 2026Could a Madison Square Garden wedding be the love story of Taylor Swift's wildest dreams?
Officials confirmed someone applied for a permit to close the streets near Madison Square Garden on 4 July.
June 25, 2026New York's Democratic primaries show Mamdani's win was no fluke
Candidates backed by the New York mayor won a clean-sweep, exposing a political divide within the Democratic party.
June 24, 2026Alan Greenspan, architect of the modern American economy, dies aged 100
As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world's most high-profile banker.
June 22, 2026Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free
An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.
June 20, 2026Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free
An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.
June 20, 2026'City united after so long': New Yorkers rejoice in Knicks' championship parade
The New York Knicks won the NBA Finals on Saturday, generating a citywide energy that culminated in a massive parade on Thursday.
June 18, 2026Teenager dies in horse-drawn carriage accident in New York
The horse bolted and toppled over after the carriage driver stepped down to take a picture of the passengers.
June 18, 2026Paddington musical set for Broadway debut
The production will launch in the US at New York's Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March 2027.
June 16, 2026Wall Street rallies, Dow ends with record on US-Iran deal, oil price slide - Reuters
Wall Street rallies, Dow ends with record on US-Iran deal, oil price slide Reuters
June 15, 2026Teen shot and buses torched in Manhattan after historic NBA win for Knicks
At least 63 people were arrested in the disorder after the Knicks beat the Spurs to clinch the title.
June 14, 2026'The greatest day of my life' - Knicks fans celebrate in San Antonio
New York's basketball team won the NBA championship for the first time in over 50 years after beating the Spurs in Texas.
June 14, 2026New Yorkers celebrate a thrilling possibility: The Knicks could soon be champions
If the Knicks win the finals game on Saturday, they will become NBA champions, and their fans are already buzzing with excitement.
June 14, 2026Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut
Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.
June 12, 2026Jane Fonda to host First Amendment celebration opposite Trump's UFC Freedom 250 event - Reuters
Jane Fonda to host First Amendment celebration opposite Trump's UFC Freedom 250 event Reuters
June 12, 2026American Airlines to resume US flights to Haiti in November - Reuters
American Airlines to resume US flights to Haiti in November Reuters
June 12, 2026Taylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame
The singer thanks her family as she becomes the youngest woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
June 12, 2026Israeli firm BlackCore suspected of meddling in New York and Scotland votes, France says - Reuters
Israeli firm BlackCore suspected of meddling in New York and Scotland votes, France says Reuters
June 11, 2026'A little goes a long way': New York's candy stores sweeten economic gloom
While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.
June 10, 2026Knicks owner clashes with Mamdani over tight security, cancelling NBA Finals party
Mamdani rejected Dolan's complaints, saying the city had approved the requested number of watch party attendees.
June 10, 2026Hegseth: US to bomb 'key facilities' in Iran on Wednesday - Reuters
Hegseth: US to bomb 'key facilities' in Iran on Wednesday Reuters
June 10, 2026Shareholder challenge to Thomson Reuters over ICE contracts wins only slim support - Reuters
Shareholder challenge to Thomson Reuters over ICE contracts wins only slim support Reuters
June 10, 2026S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as tech selling resumes, Trump vows to respond to downed US helicopter - Reuters
S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as tech selling resumes, Trump vows to respond to downed US helicopter Reuters
June 9, 2026JPMorgan keeping a watchful eye on consumer health, executive says - Reuters
JPMorgan keeping a watchful eye on consumer health, executive says Reuters
June 9, 2026What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures?
Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Niño begins.
June 9, 2026Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater split after three years
The pair met on the set of the first Wicked movie, for which Grande received an Oscar nomination.
June 9, 2026S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as tech, chipmakers rebound - Reuters
S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as tech, chipmakers rebound Reuters
June 8, 2026Trump denies promising 'no new wars' – but he campaigned on that
President Trump denies having promised 'no new wars'. BBC Verify has found multiple examples of him saying this during the 2024 US election campaign.
June 8, 2026What in the World
It’s an effort to combat disease-carrying bugs
June 8, 2026Knicks' long-awaited NBA run electrifies NYC, with Trump set to attend key game
The Knicks' stunning winning streak has energised the city as the New York basketball team prepares for the third game of the finals series at its home arena.
June 8, 2026Five people injured in stabbing at New York City's Penn Station
The city is currently heightening security measures before President Trump visits on Monday to watch the NBA finals.
June 8, 2026Rumours and speculation as fans forecast date of Taylor Swift's wedding
Swifties worldwide are looking for clues about the superstar's nuptials to American football star Travis Kelce.
June 6, 2026'Traitor' - Elmo in hot water with New Yorkers over Knicks NBA finals
The Sesame Street character, whose fictional home is in New York, was called a traitor after not fully backing the city's basketball team.
June 6, 2026Hospitality jobs boom as US prepares for World Cup
It is the third month in a row US jobs figures have beaten expectations.
June 5, 2026Woman dies after falling into uncovered New York City manhole
It's believed the manhole cover on the city's Fifth Avenue was dislodged by a truck minutes before incident.
May 20, 2026Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown
A moped had been used in the deadly stray-bullet shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn last month, officials said.
May 14, 2026Former New York City Mayor Giuliani recovering from pneumonia - Reuters
Former New York City Mayor Giuliani recovering from pneumonia Reuters
May 4, 2026Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani recovering from pneumonia and 'now breathing on his own'
The ex-New York mayor 'remains in critical but stable condition', according to his spokesman.
May 4, 2026Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani in critical condition in hospital
The long-time champion of Trump and former New York mayor is in hospital, according to his spokesman.
May 4, 2026Suspects who allegedly threw bomb outside NYC mayor's home wanted to kill 60 people, prosecutors say
"All I know is I want to start terror, bro," one of the men allegedly said in the attack outside the NYC mayor's home, Gracie Mansion.
April 8, 2026Baby shot dead in pram in New York City, police say
The seven-month-old child is the unintended victim of a suspected gang-related shooting, officials say.
April 2, 2026Two men charged with terror offences after homemade bomb thrown outside NYC mayor's home
The city's police commissioner said one of the suspects said he wanted the attack to be "even larger" than the Boston Marathon bombing.
March 10, 2026Pakistani convicted of plotting to kill Trump over death of Iran commander - Reuters
Pakistani convicted of plotting to kill Trump over death of Iran commander Reuters
March 7, 2026Amid oil shock uncertainty, Fed's Hammack says central bank must lower inflation - Reuters
Amid oil shock uncertainty, Fed's Hammack says central bank must lower inflation Reuters
March 6, 2026Can snacks help you sleep?
Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?
March 6, 2026Wall St opens lower as AI worries spook investors; Nasdaq eyes monthly drop - Reuters
Wall St opens lower as AI worries spook investors; Nasdaq eyes monthly drop Reuters
February 27, 2026Bill Clinton to give private testimony to Congress about Epstein - Reuters
Bill Clinton to give private testimony to Congress about Epstein Reuters
February 27, 2026A New York City snowball fight gone wrong leaves Mayor Mamdani at odds with police
The NYPD arrested one of four people it says injured officers with snowballs, in behaviour the commissioner called "disgraceful".
February 26, 2026Martin Short's daughter Katherine dies at 42
The actor says his daughter "will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world".
February 25, 2026Two dead after winter storm hammers the US northeast
Two people died when a tree fell on their car during a historic winter storm that has also delayed flights and left thousands without power.
February 24, 2026'Exciting' or 'Frustrating'? - East coast locals and tourists react to record snow
At least 40 million people are under a blizzard warning and more than 600,000 homes and business are without power due to the storm.
February 23, 2026More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow
A major snowstorm walloped the US north-east, causing disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations.
February 23, 2026Watch: US TV reporters battle snowy conditions as a major storm hits east coast
One journalist describes it as feeling 'like we are standing in a snow globe'.
February 23, 2026Watch: Winter storm covers parts north-east US in snow
Weather warnings and travel bans are in place, as the storm causes power outages.
February 23, 2026Wall St futures, dollar skid on US tariff tumult - Reuters
Wall St futures, dollar skid on US tariff tumult Reuters
February 23, 2026Powerful winter storm targets US northeast as NYC issues travel ban
The nor'easter storm has led to travel restrictions in multiple areas, including a full travel ban in New York City.
February 22, 2026US reverses course and will keep TSA PreCheck program operational - Reuters
US reverses course and will keep TSA PreCheck program operational Reuters
February 22, 2026Blizzard conditions set to bring major disruption to East Coast
Blizzard conditions are set to bring major disruption across the northeastern United States, with wind gusts of up to 70mph expected.
February 22, 2026Willie Colón, trombonist who pioneered salsa music, dies aged 75
His career spanned 60 years and dozens of albums and had been named among the most influential Latino artists of all time.
February 22, 2026The Chinese AI app sending Hollywood into a panic
Clips of Deadpool and other film characters have sparked alarm within Hollywood over copyright infringement.
February 19, 2026