Hawaii sues TikTok parent company ByteDance, claims app harms children
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
F and M trains swap routes starting Monday: What you need to know
Starting Monday, your commute between Manhattan and Queens may look a little different.
NYU student attacked: Man with 16 priors arrested, police say
An NYU student’s viral TikToks detailing a street assault led to the arrest of a 45-year-old man, who police say has at least 16 prior arrests.
Starbucks pays $38M in largest worker protection settlement in NYC history
Starbucks will pay over $35 million to over 15,000 New York City employees to settle claims that the company denied them stable schedules.
Man set on fire near Times Square subway station, police say
When officers arrived, they found a 55-year-old man on the 1/2/3 platform with burns on his legs.
Amazon issues scam warning to millions of customers. What we know
The retail giant is advising consumers of what to be aware of while shopping during the holiday weekend.
FDNY commissioner explains why he’s leaving as Mamdani asks 170+ people to resign: report
Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani has requested resignations from 179 Adams staffers and raised more than $2 million from 25,000 donors to accelerate his transition ahead of Jan. 1.
Amazon Prime $2.5 billion settlement: Here's how to claim a refund
The tech company has started sending payments to eligible customers to receive a portion of the settlement. Here’s what you need to know.
Fire tears through Santiago’s Beer Garden in Harlem
The fire intensified rapidly, prompting a second alarm at 6:10 p.m., a third at 6:17 p.m., and a fourth at 6:52 p.m. officials said.
Disney unveils plans for new $5 million park coming to California next year
The park will be revitalized by Disney’s Imagineers and is anticipated to reopen in 2026 with a new community center and an enhanced playground.
Target Q3 profits slide as holiday season approaches
Target’s third-quarter profits fell sharply as the Minnesota-based company is struggling to bring in shoppers ahead of the holiday season.
Tisch to remain NYPD commissioner under mayor-elect Mamdani: 'Ready to serve with honor'
Jessica Tisch will remain NYPD commissioner under NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
Erewhon dupe? Inside NYC’s new upscale grocery store, Meadow Lane
Meadow Lane in Tribeca is NYC’s newest luxury grocery, offering gourmet prepared foods, local produce, and $65 olive oil that has shoppers lining up for a taste of upscale everyday dining.
Tesla recalls more than 10,000 batteries due to a potential fire risk, serious injury
The recalled battery units were sold online between 2020 and 2022. Here’s what you need to know.
Wisconsin dad's TikTok antics go viral, racking up millions of views
A Whitefish Bay dad's attempt to connect and get under his daughters' skin has gone viral after his TikTok account caught fire among an audience that can't get enough of the antics.
Over 1K unionized Starbucks workers strike on 'Red Cup Day'
Over 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers will go on strike today to protest the lack of progress in contract talks.
On Red Cup Day, Starbucks workers vote to strike in 45 cities
Starbucks employees held walkouts at dozens of stores nationwide on Thursday to disrupt the company’s Red Cup Day.
Target to reduce prices for food, essentials and household goods
Target is lowering the prices of food, essentials and household goods, the corporation announced Tuesday.
NYPD searching for person who allegedly groped teen girl on L train
The NYPD is searching for a man who they say groped a 15-year-old girl on the L train.
Starbucks 'Bearista' frenzy: Some leave empty-handed, others declare ‘the war is over’
Starbucks fans are losing it over the sold-out Bearista cup and Hello Kitty plush, camping out, calling stores nonstop, and reselling the $44 cup for over $1,000 on eBay.