New York City Coverage

Tree raised in Rockefeller Plaza
The Christmas tree is being put up in Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.

Pop-up orchestra fills void for musicians, public
On a recent October Friday, a sidewalk in The Bronx was about the best concert venue a violinist could hope for.

Secret 'man cave' found under NYC subway terminal
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it received anonymous tips about a secret "man cave."

Rap auction: Biggie's crown and Tupac's letters
Rivals in life, the rappers Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur are being united for an auction at Sotheby's, the first-ever dedicated hip-hop auction at a major international auction house.

9/11 tribute: Raleigh woman runs for 9 hours, 11 minutes to raise money for veteran suicide prevention
Friday marks 19 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Women's rights monument unveiled in Central Park
Officials in New York unveil monument to pioneers of women's rights.

Former Wake Forest University coach gets probation for fatal assault in NY
A former Wake Forest University assistant basketball coach avoided prison time Thursday when he was sentenced for a fatal assault.

NY will allow houses of worship to reopen with restrictions as COVID-19 cases decrease
Houses of worship in certain parts of New York will be allowed to reopen with restrictions Sunday as COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations decrease, Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office announced.

Police kneel with protesters
Officers in New York City showed unity with protesters. As demonstrators in Queens read the names of African Americans killed by police, officers kneeled along with protesters. Officers then hugged people in the crowd while others applauded the interaction.

USNS Comfort leaves NY after helping virus fight
The USNS Comfort hospital ship left New York City on Thursday, a month after it was called into relieve hospitals from an overflow of patients due to the coronavirus.

Nurse who volunteered to help coronavirus cases in NY gets grand welcome home
Taylor Campbell is from Rhode Island and just spent three weeks volunteering at a New York city hospital. She was overcome with emotion as she was welcomed home.

Blue Angels fly over NYC to honor health workers
Jets from Navy's Blue Angels and the Air Force's Thunderbirds flew over New York City in a tribute to the medical personnel, first responders and other essential workers involved in fighting the pandemic.

Former WRAL reporter discusses working amid NYC pandemic
Former WRAL News reporter Dan Bowens, now a weekend anchor at WNYW Fox 5 in New York, talks about life at home with his wife and children and working in New York City, the nation's epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic.

New York City update on coronavirus
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio gives a briefing on the coronavirus on Sunday, April 12, 2020.

Pandemic art: Raleigh artist captures image of pain, hope in New York City
Like everyone else, artists are struggling to work through feelings of fear, anxiety, comfort and hope during an unprecedented time in modern history. Tommy Midyette, a Raleigh artist known for painting iconic scenes of Raleigh landmarks and people, has turned his attention to New York City.

US coronavirus cases top 500,000 as researchers say the worst is yet to come in Texas and Florida
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States topped 500,000 on Friday as health officials reported the highest number of death in a single day.

Samartian's Purse applies lessons from Italy at NYC coronavirus field hospital
Franklin Graham's North Carolina-based organization brings battle zone experience to New York City in the fight against coronavirus.

Mayor de Blasio gives Thursday coronavirus updates from New York City
With more than 150,000 cases of the virus in the state, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio discusses COVID-19.

NYC Mayor de Blasio provides Monday coronavirus briefing
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio offers COVID-19 updates after visiting the Brooklyn Navy Yard.