New York news · 12 November 2026
Brooklyn building collapse in Flatbush leaves multiple dead
A building at 1321 Flatbush Ave. collapsed into an adjacent construction site. ABC7 counted five dead and 19 hurt, while CBS earlier reported fewer.
One worker dead, one missing after scaffolding collapse at Loop Parkway drawbridge
Scaffolding collapsed on the Loop Parkway drawbridge in Point Lookout on Wednesday, New York State Police said. One worker died, one is missing and six others were hurt.
Teen charged with murder in Bronx killing of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong
Police said a 17-year-old is charged with murder in the death of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong in the Bronx.
Yankees' Cam Schlittler wins unanimous AL Cy Young Award
Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler received all 30 first-place votes to win the American League Cy Young Award. He is the second Yankees pitcher to win it in the last four years.
Historic ocean liner SS United States sunk off Florida to form artificial reef
The SS United States was sunk near Destin-Fort Walton Beach on Florida's Gulf Coast to become the world's largest artificial reef. Crews began flooding the ship Wednesday afternoon, and it went underwater around 10 p.m.
Former Jets coach Rex Ryan charged in Tennessee after alleged accident
Former New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan surrendered to Nashville police and faces six misdemeanor charges after being accused of leaving the scene of an accident, according to CBS New York.
Coastal storm brings rain and a taste of winter to the New York area
ABC7 live-updated a coastal storm bringing heavy rain and wintry conditions, with possible light snow forecast for the weekend.
107th NYC Veterans Day Parade marches up Fifth Avenue
New York City's 107th annual Veterans Day Parade was held Wednesday, marking 250 years of veteran service and 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, CBS New York reported. It marched up Fifth Avenue from East 26th to East 48th streets.
At least 4 dead, 19 hurt after building collapses in Brooklyn
Officials say at least four people died and 19 were hurt when a building at 1321 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn collapsed on Wednesday. Crews pulled at least one survivor from the rubble.
Zibanejad scores twice as Rangers beat Flames 3-1
Mika Zibanejad scored two second-period goals as the New York Rangers beat the Calgary Flames 3-1 on Wednesday night. It was New York's fourth win in five games.
Nets rout Pelicans 145-111 as Egor Demin returns with 22 points
The Brooklyn Nets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 145-111 on Wednesday night, with Egor Demin scoring 22 points in his return from a six-game injury absence. It was the Pelicans' fourth straight loss.
Cavaliers beat Knicks 115-107 as Harden scores season-high 32
James Harden scored a season-high 32 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the New York Knicks 115-107 on Wednesday night. Donovan Mitchell added 23 for Cleveland.
Bronx man arrested over alleged bomb claim on Newark flight
A 34-year-old Bronx man was arrested after allegedly claiming he had a bomb aboard a United Airlines flight from Newark to New Orleans, ABC7 reports.
Former owner of Peanut the squirrel detained by ICE
Daniela Bittner, who co-owned Peanut the squirrel, is held in Texas pending possible deportation to Germany. DHS and her husband, Mark Longo, give differing accounts of why she was detained.
13-year-old shot while walking to store in Queens
A 13-year-old boy was shot twice in Jamaica, Queens, while walking to a store, ABC7 reports.