New York Coverage

Opening statements in Trump's hush money case start Monday. Here are the key players in the trial

(CNN) -- Opening statements in Donald Trump's criminal New York hush money trial are set to begin Monday, more than a year after the former president was indicted in the case.

By Kaanita Iyer, CNN

Protests, traffic, crowds: Court braces for a Trump trial like no other

Manhattan's Criminal Courts Building, at 100 Centre St., is short on charm: circled in scaffolding, lit like an aging cafeteria and, in recent months, neighbor to a colossal pile of rubble, the remains of the Manhattan Detention Complex, which is being demolished.

Jesse McKinley and Jonathan Swan, New York Times

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg says Trump's hush money criminal trial isn't about politics

NEW YORK (AP) — When he was elected two years ago as Manhattan’s first Black district attorney, Alvin Bragg spoke candidly about his unease with the job’s political demands. A former law professor, he’s more comfortable untangling complex legal questions than swaggering up to a podium.

By JAKE OFFENHARTZ, Associated Press

Trump must secure $464 million bond by Monday deadline

Monday is the deadline for Donald Trump to post an appeal bond for more than $450 million in New York or face the possibility of property being seized. As the former president scrambles to find the money, a hearing is scheduled concerning another case.

Authorities seize alligator being held illegally in home near Buffalo

The alligator's name was Albert Edward.

Claire Fahy, New York Times

Formerly incarcerated advocate for NYC criminal justice reform arrested for murder

A man who spent decades in prison before starting a new chapter as a high-profile advocate for criminal justice reform has been arrested and charged in the brutal murder and dismemberment of a Bronx man.

Zoe Sottile, Sabrina Souza and Mark Morales, CNN

Fact check: Are illegal crossings up 800% along the northern U.S. border?

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., who represents a geographically large district in the North Country and Adirondack Park, said on Fox News that the number of illegal crossings is 800% higher than it has been in the past.

Jill Terreri Ramos, PolitiFact reporter

Chick-fil-A open on Sunday? New bill would require it

A bill out of New York would require Chick-fil-A to be open on Sunday.

'No indication' Rainbow bridge explosion was a terrorist attack, NY governor says

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and western New York's U.S. attorney, Trini Ross, both sought to ease fears, while cautioning that the investigation was in the early stages. "Based on what we know at this moment," Hochul said at a news conference, "there is no sign of terrorist activity in this crash."

New York City unveils an 'artificial intelligence action plan'

(CNN) -- The same New York City administration to launch a "Rat Action Plan" is back with an "Artificial Intelligence Action Plan."

By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN

4-year-old Fayetteville fashionista takes New York by storm

Aubree, a 4-year-old from Fayetteville, was one of the youngest models chosen to strut the runway at New York Fashion Week.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Global protests kick off Climate Week NYC and United Nations meetings

Tens of thousands of protestors took to the streets in Manhattan Sunday to demand action against fossil fuels, one of an estimated 500 protests across the globe to fight climate change. The demonstrations kicked off Climate Week and the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL Climate Change Reporter

One Last Job? 60-Somethings With Mob Ties Charged in Jewel Heists

NEW YORK -- When four men were charged this past week in the brazen armed robberies of two Manhattan jewelers, their ages suggested it might not be their first encounter with the criminal justice system.

Ed Shanahan, New York Times

Smoke, poor visibility force RDU flight delays and cancellations

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has forced a ground stop at LaGuardia and Newark International Airports Wednesday.

Eric Miller, WRAL reporter

NC native Caleb Simpson gained a massive social media following by asking: How much do you pay for rent?

Caleb Simpson creates video tours of everyday people showing him their homes. His video content is like a mashup of MTV "Cribs" and "Humans of New York."

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

How NC native Caleb Simpson built a big social media following with his video apartment tours

Caleb Simpson has 7.2 TikTok followers, 2.16 million YouTube subscribers, 1.3 million Instagram followers and 626,000 followers on Facebook as of April 25, 2023.

D.A. Alvin Bragg addresses reporters after Donald Trump indictment

Manhattan district attorney Bragg discussed the indictments facing former president Donald Trump, who was arraigned in court Tuesday.

Flaco the owl continues to capture the hearts of New Yorkers

New Yorkers' beloved owl, Flaco, escaped from his Central Park Zoo enclosure a month ago. After eluding various rescue attempts, Flaco has settled in quite nicely to his new expansive home -- and he might just be there to stay.

By Taylor Nicioli, CNN

Migrant tent camp opens in New York

On Wednesday, New York opened a winterized tent shelter for new-arrived asylum seekers on Randalls Island.

Picturesque spring snow in New York

Heavy snow falling on Tuesday morning in Peru, New York.

Millions face aftermath of nor'easter

Across the Northeast, millions are still reeling after yesterday's nor'easter pounded the area with freezing temperatures, fast snowfall, and fierce gusts of wind.

New York Governor Declares State of Emergency in Anticipation of New Coronavirus Surge

As global concern rose Friday about a new coronavirus variant, Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in New York, giving her the power to order hospitals to limit nonessential procedures to boost capacity in facilities.

Jesse McKinley, New York Times

FBI Raids NYPD Sergeants’ Union Office, Prompting Leader to Quit

NEW YORK — Federal investigators on Tuesday raided the Manhattan office of one of New York City’s main police unions in connection with a continuing investigation, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.

William K. Rashbaum and Michael Gold, New York Times

NY hospital to pause baby deliveries after resignations over COVID-19 vaccine mandate

A hospital in upstate New York is "pausing" deliveries of babies because of the number of maternity unit employee resignations over the state's Covid-19 vaccination requirements, health officials say.

By Elizabeth Joseph, CNN

Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns amid sexual harassment scandal

Embattled New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says he will resign, effective in 14 days.