Heckler Given Bum's Rush at Queens Rep. Swearing In
A former New York City police officer, Kevin Hiltunen, removed an Occupy Wall Street demonstrator and dragged him out of Rep. Bob Turner's official swearing-in ceremony.
Mistrial for Man Who Put Woman in Coma Over Parking Spot
The hearing of the man who allegedly beat a woman into a coma over a parking spot in the East Village has been declared a mistrial.
MTA to Straphangers: In January, Repairs to Shut Some Weeknight Trains
Some weekday trains shutting overnight In New York starting in January, says MTA
Anonymous Plans Major Rally at Occupy Wall Street on 11/11
On Friday, there are plans for a huge rally at Occupy Wall Street called Night of a Thousand Masks. The event is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. when Occupiers will don their Guy Fawkes Masks to demonstrate and protest.
NASA to Launch New Space Craft to Mars
NASA is preparing to launch its largest and most advanced Mars rover at the end of the month. It will spend nearly two years examining areas of the Red Planet.
[EXCLUSIVE UPDATE] Occupy Wall Street: the Land of Missing Children
In the chaotic midst of the Occupy Wall Street Movement, one family searches for their son, uncle, and cousin who took off for Zuccotti Park.
Pharmacy Murderer David Laffer Receives Life in Prison
Long Island pharmacy killer David Laffer was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Thursday. His wife and getaway driver Melinda Brady received 25 years for robbery, the maximum sentence for her crime.
MTA Audit Reveals Millions of Dollars in Fraud
After an audit conducted by the New York State Comptroller on the MTA, authorities discovered that overtime abuses padding pensions has cost the city and taxpayers.
NASA Tests New Rocket Designed for Deep Space Exploration [VIDEO]
Man landing on Mars and returning to the moon could happen sooner than some people may think. On Wednesday, NASA successfully tested a new rocket engine, the J-2X, that puts the organization on track for a new deep space launch in 2017.
Anonymous to Attack the Muslim Brotherhood
Anonymous, the famed hacktivist organization, is apparently planning a major operation on Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood. The group released a video on YouTube explaining their intentions.
Russian Spacecraft with Mission to Mars in Deep Trouble
Phobos-Grunt, Russia's space probe to the Martian moon Phobos, is stuck in orbit Wednesday. Officials cite equipment failure as the problem, raising new fears that the probe could release toxic fuel as it falls back towards earth, unless engineers are able to steer it back on track.
UPDATE: Christmas Tree Tax Delayed by Obama Administration; Insiders Respond
In a breaking news development, the Obama administration has decided to revisit the idea of the supposed Christmas Tree Tax.
The Christmas Tree Tax: Insiders Respond and What It Means for the Consumer
When people think of Christmas they picture snow, Santa, presents, and family gatherings. How about a 15-cent federal increase on one of the most beloved holiday traditions, the Christmas tree?
Democrats Bash Mitt Romney on Auto Bailouts
Mitt Romney is earning the ire of Democrats due to his opposition of the auto industry bailouts ahead of the GOP debate in Michigan on Wednesday.
Fast and Furious and Brian Terry's Death was Regrettable: Eric Holder
Attorney General Eric Holder appeared before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, on Tuesday, to discuss Operation: Fast and Furious and Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry. In his statements, Holder said he regretted the incident that led to the death agent Brian Terry.
Occupy Wall Street Occupies Department of Education
Nearly 200 students, parents, educators and protesters associated with Occupy Wall Street assembled outside the Department of Education in lower Manhattan in order to stage a demonstration protesting the current state of education.
Russia to Send Spacecraft to Mars
Russia is the latest country to ramp up their space exploration efforts. On Wednesday, Russia will launch a probe into space with a mission of collecting information on the Martian moon, Phobos.
UPDATE: Michael Davitt, The Man Dangling from the Tappan Zee Bridge, Safely Back on Land
Michael Davitt, the man who was dangling from the Tappan Zee Bridge since approximately 10:45 this morning, has been lowered from his perch and taken to shore.
Man Hanging from Tappan Zee Bridge Causes Severe Traffic
A man is hanging off of the Tappan Zee Bridge with a sign that reads, Rockland Executive Legislature Coverup Retaliation.
Occupy Atlanta Confrontations Spark Crackdown by Police
Five Occupiers were arrested in a downtown Atlanta park early Monday morning. Atlanta police claimed that the individuals, who they took into custody, refused to leave Woodruff Park, the encampment area of Occupy Atlanta, after a strict curfew was issued. Over the weekend 20 people were also arrested, including one individual who was charged with a felony.
The Occupy Occupy Wall Street Movement: The 1 Percent Fights Back; Tavis Smiley Responds [PHOTOS]
Amidst the protests against Wall Street, the 1 percent has formed their own movement and is fighting back.
Facebook, Twitter Being Monitored by the CIA
The CIA formed an elite analytical unit in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks that monitors social media posts around the globe.
Cain is Finished, Perry is Done, Newt Gingrich to Make a Push
An analysis of the recent developments in the Republican primary race.
Occupy Wall Street: The Major Problems With the Movement
Occupy Wall Street will fail if the major problems are not addressed.
Why They Run: Marathon Runners' Motivation for Crossing the Finish Line
Runners from around the globe have been taking part in the New York City Marathon for nearly 40 years. However, they each have their own motivation and drive to finish the race
Occupy Wall Street Veterans March, Occupy Oakland Plans Major Strike
In the most recent developments in the Occupy Wall Street Movement, veterans took to the streets to march in solidarity with the Occupiers, while across the country, Occupy Oakland plans a major strike that could shut down the city.
Sickly Central Park Carriage Horse Had Severe Ulcers
Charlie, the carriage horse that dropped dead on the job last week, was said to have severe ulcers that contributed to his untimely end.
Brooklyn Lawmaker Stands Trial in Corruption Case
Assemblyman William Boyland faces charges of corruption for allegedly arraigning a phony consulting position at a New York hospital.
Mafia Members Busted After Defrauding Texas Financial Firm
Philadelphia Mafia member Nicodemo Scarfo Jr. was indicted on Tuesday along with 12 others for white collar crimes.
New York Pays $70 Million in False Medicaid Claims
New York City agreed to a $70 million settlement with the Justice Department, which accused the city's personal-care services of over billing Medicaid's PCS Program millions of dollars.