The Latest Breaking News from Manhattan

Sheldon Silver, corrupt longtime New York Assembly speaker, dies at 77

NEW YORK — Sheldon Silver, a corrupt Manhattan politician who for most of his 21 years as state Assembly speaker took money from real estate developers and people sickened by a deadly disease, died Monday at age 77.

Tribune News Service · Jan 24, 2022

Sheldon Silver, NY power broker sent to prison, dead at 77

Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has died while serving a prison sentence in a corruption case

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022

Michael Avenatti was ‘desperate for money’ when he swiped $300,000 from porn star Stormy Daniels, prosecutors say as trial begins

NEW YORK — Disgraced attorney Michael Avenatti was so strapped for cash in 2018 that he stole from the client who put him on the map: porn star Stormy Daniels, federal prosecutors told a Manhattan jury Monday.

Tribune News Service · Jan 24, 2022

Two Comedians Join in Buying Ferry that is 'a Piece of New York'

A retired, hulking ferry of the iconic line linking Staten Island and Manhattan has been purchased by a group of investors who include popular American comedians Pete Davidson and Colin Jost. The goal: turn it into an entertainment venue. The orange ferry John F.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 22, 2022

2 NYPD officers killed in shooting while responding to domestic violence call in Harlem

NEW YORK — Two NYPD officers died when they responded to a domestic violence call at a Manhattan apartment on Friday, police and sources said.

Tribune News Service · Jan 22, 2022

NYC gallery displays works of autistic and special needs artists

NEW YORK -- A Manhattan gallery known for displaying works by world-famous names is hosting a rare exhibit by a unique group of relative unknowns: autistic and special needs artists.

Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2022

Teen killer of Barnard student Tessa Majors sentenced to 14 years to life for murder

Rashaun Weaver was just 14 years old during the botched robbery in Manhattan’s Morningside Park

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2022

New York AG says Trump's company misled banks, tax officials

The New York attorney general’s office says its civil investigation has uncovered evidence that President Donald Trump's company used “fraudulent or misleading” asset valuations to get loans and tax benefits

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2022

New York murder suspect disguised as food delivery rider shot man in Manhattan building

Gunman knocked on victim’s door and asked ‘Did someone order an Uber?’ before shooting

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2022

Woman pushed to her death in front of New York subway train

Police have a man in custody in connection with the 40-year-old woman’s death at Times Square station in Manhattan

The Guardian - US · Jan 16, 2022