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Brian Thompson led one of the biggest health insurers in the U.S. but was unknown to millions of people his decisions affected.

The suspect the NYPD believes shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson left behind writings on the shell casings, a law enforcement source says.

New York City skies will be a little less bright this New Year’s Eve. An historic drought and record brush fire period in November led the city to pull all fireworks permits for New Year’s Eve. That means the annual tradition of sending off fireworks over Central Park and Prospect Park will be on hold until 2025. “Though hosting......

Construction for New York City’s first professional soccer-specific stadium has officially broken ground on Wednesday, marking a significant moment in Mayor Eric Adams’ Willet Point transformation project that promises new jobs and affordable housing. The 25,000-seat stadium is expected to be operational by the 2027 Major League Soccer ...

Jurors asked Wednesday to review police and bystander video at the heart of the chokehold manslaughter case against Daniel Penny as his lawyers complained that an aggressive protester was harassing the Marine veteran outside the New York City courthouse.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Manhattan hotel early Wednesday morning, the NYPD said.

If you’re looking to watch the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting on Wednesday, NBCUniversal is your exclusive home. The broadcast will stream live on NBC television and Peacock nationally starting at 8 p.m., and a Spanish-language broadcast will be available at 9 p.m. on Telemundo. The 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting ...

The 92nd annual Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting is set for a chilly Wednesday night in midtown Manhattan.

The FBI and other law enforcement officials continue to investigate the unsolved murder of a baby girl who was found dead in a dumpster in Gloucester County, New Jersey, 38 years ago.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Manhattan hotel early Wednesday morning, the NYPD said.

Brian Thompson served as UnitedHealthcare CEO for more than three years having been named to the top job in April 2021, according to his official bio.

Two NYPD officers are recovering after their squad car was involved in a crash with two other vehicles in Queens on Wednesday morning, according to police. The officers were searching for the suspects who robbed a smoke shop at Merrick Blvd and 220th Street when their vehicle got into an accident with two cars not involved in the search, the…...

The anonymous jury is weighing manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges in the death of Jordan Neely, a troubled street performer who was homeless. The veteran, Daniel Penny, has pleaded not guilty.