NYC went 12 days without a homicide, tying record: NYPD

One dozen days passed in New York City without a homicide, tying the record for the longest stretch without a homicide in the city's recorded history, according to the NYPD.

What the world searched on Google in 2025: Trends, tech and tragedy

Google’s top trending searches of 2025 reveal a year shaped by political shock, pop-culture sensations and major tech news.

How to navigate the F and M train swap and new route map

The MTA said the swap will reduce the number of track merges that cause slowdowns when multiple lines share tracks. Here's a map.

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.

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.

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.

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.