A Central New York school district’s homeschool testing policy has sparked an appeal over who can certify a student’s education and whether graduation letters could be held up.

A woman was left with minor injuries after an e-bike rider allegedly tore a chain from her neck in Kingsbridge.

Cornell says it never tested New York’s alleged Bigfoot, undercutting a nearly 60% Neanderthal DNA claim before Dack’s return to the state fair.

A woman was shot in the arm in Olney, and police stopped a yellow car near the hospital. No suspect has been announced.

A 36-year-old man was found with multiple stab wounds on a Long Island City street Saturday afternoon. Police have made no arrests as the homicide investigation continues.

A 12-year-old was killed and a 10-year-old critically injured when a UTV rolled over in Maplecrest. A neighbor helped free the children before emergency crews arrived.

Three probable tularemia cases have been reported in Suffolk County as officials urge residents to take tick precautions.

Plattduetsche Park's second annual Picklefest drew hundreds with pickle flights, pickle pizza, giant pickle sandwiches and frozen pickle cocktails.

Two New York eye practices agreed to pay $2.3 million over alleged false claims for cranial ultrasounds. Federal officials say the settlement is part of a wider investigation.

A Mount Vernon officer shot an armed man during a mental health standoff Thursday night. State Police are investigating the encounter.

A first-of-its-kind satellite Surrogate’s Court office is now open inside Staten Island’s Charleston Library. The weekly service brings estate and guardianship help closer to the South Shore.

An e-bike fire inside a Morrisania apartment sent three people to the hospital Thursday night. FDNY brought the blaze under control quickly as firefighters reached upper floors by ladder.

A Queens man was slashed in the arm during an attempted robbery Sunday afternoon. Police are searching for the knife-wielding attacker.