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Why Prosecutors Took Days to Charge Daniel Penny in Jordan Neely’s Killing

After the ruling that Jordan Neely’s death on a subway train was a homicide, the Manhattan district attorney’s office faced several choices over how to...

Conservative Support Surges for Daniel Penny After Killing of Jordan Neely

Mr. Penny, who has been charged with killing Jordan Neely, has been called a “hero” and a good Samaritan by conservative political figures.

A Rape Conviction Was Tossed Out Because the Investigation Was Too Slow

The decision by the New York Court of Appeals could give prosecutors a reason to abandon difficult cases, advocates for victims say.

Overdose Death of Designer Who Dressed Lady Gaga Is Ruled a Homicide

Kathryn Marie Gallagher, 35, whose body was found in her apartment in July, died from a lethal mix of fentanyl and alcohol, the New York...

Police Identify ‘Scorpion Girl’ Found on Staten Island 31 Years Ago

Police said a woman with a distinctive tattoo was Christine Belusko, who was beaten to death and strangled. No one knows where her daughter is.

New York Will Pay Millions to Protesters Violently Corralled by Police

The police boxed in racial justice demonstrators in 2020, an anti-protest practice known as “kettling,” then hit them with batons and pepper spray. Hundreds will...

74-Year-Old’s Killing Underscores Rise in Attacks on Older New Yorkers

The murder of Maria Hernandez in her Upper West Side apartment reinforced some New Yorkers’ fears that they are not safe aging in the city.

How Sites Like Tripadvisor and Yelp Are Fighting Fake Reviews

Third parties pay writers for posts praising or panning hotels, restaurants and other places they never visited. How review sites like Yelp and Tripadvisor are...

Ex-Detective Faces Perjury Trial, Accused of Lies That Led to Jail Terms

Joseph Franco is charged with six counts of perjury after what authorities said were the wrongful arrests of five people. His involvement torpedoed hundreds of...

How to Prepare for the Winter Storm’s Impact on Your Holiday Travels This Weekend

Forecasters say a “bomb cyclone” will tear through much of the U.S. this week and that travelers could face cold, snow and rain. What can...
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