Thousands bid farewell to murdered New York copThousands of police gathered in New York to bid farewell to a murdered officer where a small number used the funeral to protest against mayor Bill de Blasio once again.
NY cop gunman told bystanders to watch: policeNew York reeled after the murder of two uniformed cops by a man whom investigators say told bystanders to "watch what I'm going to do" just before the killings.
22 December 2014
Obama 'unconditionally' condemns New York police killingsUS President Barack Obama on Sunday "unconditionally" condemned the killing of two uniformed New York police officers who were gunned down in their patrol car in Brooklyn by a lone gunman.
21 December 2014
Bruce Springsteen fills in at surprise U2 AIDS showBruce Springsteen and Coldplay's Chris Martin tried to replace Bono's legendary vocal cords in a surprise U2 concert in New York to rally support for fighting AIDS.
New York 'fully prepared' to handle Ebola caseNew York's mayor said America's largest city was fully equipped to handle Ebola as authorities sought to calm fears about the virus spreading.
Charity declares New York vegan capital of 2014PETA declared New York vegan capital of the world as Scottish actor Alan Cumming unveiled a replica of the Manhattan skyline carved out of vegetables.
18 September 2014
Miss New York crowned Miss AmericaMiss New York Kira Kazantsev was crowned the new Miss America late, the third straight victory for the Empire State in the national beauty pageant.