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The owner of a Brooklyn juice bar and nightspot said he had been the victim of a corrupt “shakedown” involving a mayoral aide and the police department — and now he plans to file a lawsuit

Federal prosecutors said Wednesday that they might bring additional charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams and indict others in the corruption case against him. Prosecutors made the disclosure as Adams appeared in court for a hearing days after he was indicted on charges that he accepted about $100,000 worth of free or deeply discounted int...

Charges have been dropped against John Gotti Jr.’s wife and daughter after an on-court brawl at a Long Island high school basketball game earlier this year led to the two getting arrested for assault. Charges were dropped Tuesday against the former mob boss’ daughter, Gianna Gotti, and her mother, Kimberly Gotti, in connection with the ...

A Texas-based attorney said he’s representing more than a hundred accusers in a series of new civil lawsuits he’ll file against Diddy.

From Maine to Texas, dockworkers at 36 ports across the eastern U.S. are now on strike for the first time in decades.  Supply chain experts say consumers won’t see an immediate impact from the strike because most retailers stocked up on goods, moving ahead shipments of holiday gift items. But if it goes more than a few weeks, a work ...

If you’re a Bank of America customer seeing a zero balance in your account in the bank’s app or online banking Wednesday, you’re not alone. Some Bank of America customers were reporting issues accessing their online accounts and seeing their balances on Wednesday afternoon. Thousands of reports have come into the website Downdetec...

Velazquez had long maintained his innocence in the 1998 shooting death of a former police officer. NBC’s “Dateline” chronicled his decadeslong quest to clear his name.

From Maine to Texas, dockworkers at 36 ports across the eastern U.S. are now on strike for the first time in decades.  Supply chain experts say consumers won’t see an immediate impact from the strike because most retailers stocked up on goods, moving ahead shipments of holiday gift items. But if it goes more than a few weeks, a work ...

Wendy’s is unveiling a special SpongeBob SquarePants collaboration (or Kollab) menu, including a Krabby Patty Kollab Burger, to celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary. The special menu, which is debuting nationwide on Oct. 8, will include a “Krabby Patty Kollab Burger” and a “Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty.” &#822...

Federal prosecutors in mayor Adam’s federal case announced in court on Tuesday that their investigation is still ongoing and more charges could be announced. Adams has resisted calls to step aside from City Hall and claims he has done nothing wrong. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.

Rosh Hashanah, the celebration of the Jewish new year and the beginning of the High Holy Days in the Jewish religion, takes place around the world this week. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, starts at sundown on Wednesday, Oct. 2, and continues through the evening of Friday, Oct. 4. The holiday is celebrated on the first two days of…...

A “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun is coming. But only a lucky few will be in the path. The annular solar eclipse will be visible Wednesday over Easter Island and the tips of Argentina and Chile. Here’s how to safely watch the final solar spectacle of the year. Solar eclipses happen when the sun, moon and Earth line up just so....

A former celebrity bodyguard accused of raping a woman with Sean “Diddy” Combs more than two decades ago claims he is being falsely accused and unfairly linked to the controversial entertainment star who is facing sex trafficking charges.