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A Cornell University junior accused of posting violently threatening statements against Jewish people on campus was held without bail after his first appearance in federal court Wednesday. Patrick Dai, from the Rochester, New York suburb of Pittsford, is charged with posting threats to kill or injure another using interstate communications. The graphic, anonymous messages posted this weekend on a Greek…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is leading a group of mayors from the largest U.S. cities to Washington, D.C., to speak with the White House and others regarding the ongoing migrant crisis.

Mayor Eric Adams said he and other mayors will be heading to Washington, D.C., to meet with federal lawmakers in an effort to find solution to the migrant crisis in NYC and throughout the country.

The Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park opened for its 22nd season and now is gearing up for its tree lighting. The lighting will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. The beloved holiday destination features a holiday market, free admission skating rick and a bar and food hall. This season more than 180 new and…

The mayors of Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles and New York are pressing to meet with President Joe Biden about getting federal help in managing the surge of migrants they say are arriving in their cities with little to no coordination, support or resources from his administration. The Democratic leaders say in a letter obtained by The Associated Press on…

Tracie Strahan brings all the details about a Cornell student who is expected to make a court appearance after an arrest for allegedly making a series of antisemitic threats online.

Patrick Dai, a Cornell University student, is facing a felony charge after prosecutors say he threatening attacks against Jewish students.

A Cornell University student is in custody Tuesday facing a federal charge for making violent, antisemitic threats against fellow students in online posts, according to prosecutors. Patrick Dai, 21, a junior at the Ivy League school, was arrested Tuesday on a federal criminal complaint charging him “with posting threats to kill or injure another using interstate communications,” the U.S....

The FBI warned this week about the growing risk of hate crimes and violent attacks, particularly from lone-wolf actors, amid a concerning threat environment.

Halloween is here! And while this spooky holiday may come and go in the blink of an eye, New York City is filled with supposed haunted landmarks year-round. NBC New York and Telemundo 47 spoke Javier Peinado, journalist and author of “100 lugares misteriosos de Nueva York” (“100 Mysterious Places in New York”), who took us on a tour of…

This spooky holiday may come and go in the blink of an eye, New York City is filled with supposed haunted landmarks year-round. Here are five New York City landmarks with spooky backstories. (Video produced by Jennifer Vázquez)

Parents in Wantagh, Long Island are on edge since police put out a warning about a woman who may have approached three children on separate occasions. Greg Cergol reports.

State police and the FBI are tightening security at Cornell University after posts threatening Jewish community. Sarah Wallace reports.

A big save on the ice for a West Point hockey trainer credited with saving the life of forward Eric Huss. John Chandler reports.

The Democratic governor and a handful of staff and state police were in Israel last week. Hochul had sidestepped multiple questions on who funded the trip.

There is a push for more safety measures on college campuses amid a rise in anti-Semitism. Melissa Russo reports.

George Santos pleaded not guilty to charges of stealing identities of his constituents. Greg Cergol reports.

Some students on Long Island had the chance to speak with Nasa astronaut, Jasmin Moghbeli. Erica Byfield reports.

On Nov. 7, voters in the tri-state area will head to the polls to cast their votes in various local elections that are taking place. With this in mind, NBC New York/Telemundo 47 compiled a guide on what you need to know about Election Day 2023 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Scroll down to see information for some…

New York City announced more than 100 car-free “Trick-Or-Streets” locations for the Halloween season. The 107 car-free locations across the five boroughs are part of the second annual “Trick-Or-Streets” initiative. The city also released Día de Los Muertos celebrations. (Click here for the city’s interactive map and full list of car-free streets.) The initiative, which helps New Yorkers celebrate Halloween…