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Jeffrey Epstein signed will two days before death in jail cell

Disgraced financier signed a new will on August 8. Two days later he was dead.

Officer responsible for chokehold death five years ago fired

Eric Garner's dying gasps of 'I can't breathe' gave voice to debate over race and police.

The fastest 15 minutes in NYC

The service between Penn State and Grand Union has shed a precious quarter hour.

Epstein's accusers to go after his alleged enablers

Representatives of his accusers expressed mixed feelings about his apparent suicide.

That smell at the top of One World Trade? It's on purpose

New York Times: The observatory at One World Trade Center now has an official fragrance.

Twelve people shot at playground in the New York, one dead

A 38-year-old man has died following a mass shooting at a park.

Editorial: The reason things have gone wrong for all Americans

EDITORIAL: Love in the time of confusion - welcome to the new US of A.

As seen on screen: A first-timer recognises much of Manhattan

Even on a first visit, the Big Apple feels strangely familiar.

First photos of fiery Manhattan skyscraper helicopter crash

Pilot killed after helicopter makes forced landing on Manhattan building.

When I travel I head straight to the theatre: Kiwi director Jesse Peach

From London to New York, going to the theatre is the best way to feel a city's heartbeat.

Donald Trump's role in tragic Central Park rape case

Director refuses to let Trump forget his role in wrongful conviction of Central Park Five.

NZ's richest man buys $51m NY penthouse - report

Graeme Hart's new home features views of the Hudson River and the Empire State Building.

Swastikas and burning pride flags: Hate crimes spike in NYC

New York Times: Increase unsettles city known for its multicultural fabric and tolerance.

New York is a noisy city. So one man got revenge

New York Times: NYC resident suing companies to stop them making noise. It's working.

Unsung 9/11 heroes finally get their own memorial

New York Times: Memorial acknowledges those whose deaths came after the towers collapsed.

Electric scooters are sweeping the world. New York says not so fast

New York Times: Cars, pedestrians and cyclists already compete for limited street space.