A suspect wanted for questioning over the bombings that rocked New York City and New Jersey is in custody after being wounded in a shootout with police that erupted when he was discovered asleep in the doorway of a New Jersey bar, authorities said.

Macy's says it has reached a tentative deal with the union representing workers at its flagship store in New York City, avoiding a strike.

Yoko Ono has been admitted to hospital in New York City for flu-like symptoms, but is on the mend and should be allowed home soon, her representative has said.

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Patrick Vieira has been confirmed as head coach of New York City, the Major League Soccer club have announced.

“I was in shock when I realised I won,” he said. “It’s a blessing.”

It may not have been the fastest getaway, but police are trying to brake the case of a man in a wheelchair who robbed a New York City bank.

New York City police are trying to trace eight people who are unaccounted for after an apparent gas explosion in Manhattan.

A 34-year-old New York City man has drowned while trying to save his dog from a pond, police have said.