New York City air quality today: Here's when Canadian wildfire smoke could be the worst
Canadian wildfire smoke returned to NYC, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an air quality alert for parts of NY, NJ and CT. This map from AirNow.gov shows the current air quality in the Tri-State area.
Canadian wildfire smoke returned to NYC, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an air quality alert for parts of NY, NJ and CT. This map from AirNow.gov shows the current air quality in the Tri-State area.
Air quality index in NYC no longer considered 'unhealthy': LIVE MAP
The air quality index is no longer in level red in parts of New York City, according to AirNow.
The air quality index is no longer in level red in parts of New York City, according to AirNow.
Transformer fire in Coney Island spreads to car near boardwalk
A transformer fire near the Coney Island boardwalk sent flames and thick smoke into the air before spreading to a nearby car, officials said. No injuries were reported.
A transformer fire near the Coney Island boardwalk sent flames and thick smoke into the air before spreading to a nearby car, officials said. No injuries were reported.
Woman, 39, fatally shot by gunman on moped while driving home from work in the Bronx
The victim, identified as Julia Anderson, of Mount Vernon, NY, was driving home in her jeep from the Bronx when a gunman on a moped drove up and shot her through the passenger window, the NYPD said.
The victim, identified as Julia Anderson, of Mount Vernon, NY, was driving home in her jeep from the Bronx when a gunman on a moped drove up and shot her through the passenger window, the NYPD said.
Upper East Side Legionnaires’ outbreak grows to 60 cases ahead of potential heat wave
A Legionnaires’ disease cluster on the Upper East Side has grown to 60 cases, according to the NYC Health Department’s latest update on Tuesday morning.
A Legionnaires’ disease cluster on the Upper East Side has grown to 60 cases, according to the NYC Health Department’s latest update on Tuesday morning.
Mother of slain former FDU basketball star Kinu Rochford begs for answers
The mother of Kinu Rochford, a former college basketball standout and youth mentor, is pleading for witnesses to come forward after her son was shot and killed at a tournament in Harlem.
The mother of Kinu Rochford, a former college basketball standout and youth mentor, is pleading for witnesses to come forward after her son was shot and killed at a tournament in Harlem.
Former FDU basketball player fatally shot at Harlem tournament
Kinu Rochford, a former college basketball player at Farleigh Dickinson University (FDU), was shot and killed on a basketball court in Harlem, the NYPD said.
Kinu Rochford, a former college basketball player at Farleigh Dickinson University (FDU), was shot and killed on a basketball court in Harlem, the NYPD said.
Upper East Side Legionnaires’ outbreak jumps to 59 cases ahead of Monday virtual town hall
A Legionnaires’ disease cluster on the Upper East Side has grown to 59 cases, according to the NYC Health Department’s latest update on Monday morning.
A Legionnaires’ disease cluster on the Upper East Side has grown to 59 cases, according to the NYC Health Department’s latest update on Monday morning.
'Buildings of interest' believed to be tied to NYC Legionnaires’ cluster revealed
NYC health officials announced they identified multiple "buildings of interest" believed to be tied to the Legionnaires’ cluster on the Upper East Side.
NYC health officials announced they identified multiple "buildings of interest" believed to be tied to the Legionnaires’ cluster on the Upper East Side.
NYC Summer Streets program set to make its return: Dates, location
Popular NYC program "Summer Streets" is making its return soon.
Popular NYC program "Summer Streets" is making its return soon.
Man arrested after Molotov cocktails tossed at 2 Queens religious buildings, police say
A 36-year-old man is in custody Thursday after police said he threw Molotov cocktails at two houses of worship in Queens.
A 36-year-old man is in custody Thursday after police said he threw Molotov cocktails at two houses of worship in Queens.
Brooklyn Bridge climber in custody after NYPD rescue
A person was taken into custody after climbing one of the cables on the Brooklyn Bridge Wednesday night.
A person was taken into custody after climbing one of the cables on the Brooklyn Bridge Wednesday night.
Midtown building stable after collapse scare forces mass evacuations
Crews say they've stabilized a Midtown high-rise after several upper-floor columns buckled, showing signs of potential collapse.
Crews say they've stabilized a Midtown high-rise after several upper-floor columns buckled, showing signs of potential collapse.
Man arrested for July 4 shooting on Coney Island, charged with attempted murder
Robert Smith has been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder, after police said he shot at a family barbecue on July 4 on Coney Island.
Robert Smith has been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder, after police said he shot at a family barbecue on July 4 on Coney Island.
Staten Island elementary school chorus performing with Coldplay during FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
The P.S. 22 Chorus from Staten Island will perform at the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show. The event is being co-headlined by Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
The P.S. 22 Chorus from Staten Island will perform at the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show. The event is being co-headlined by Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
NYC elected officials could get 18% pay raise with council vote
The New York City Council is considering a new bill that would grant a significant pay increase to the city’s top elected officials. If approved, salaries could jump by more than 18%.
The New York City Council is considering a new bill that would grant a significant pay increase to the city’s top elected officials. If approved, salaries could jump by more than 18%.
MTA construction worker rescued after falling into 10-foot trench
A major emergency response flooded the streets of East Harlem on Wednesday morning after a construction worker fell into a 10-foot trench, triggering a complex rescue operation.
A major emergency response flooded the streets of East Harlem on Wednesday morning after a construction worker fell into a 10-foot trench, triggering a complex rescue operation.
Woman raped at knifepoint in West Village; NYPD searching for suspect
New York City police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with an armed sexual assault that occurred in the West Village last month.
New York City police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with an armed sexual assault that occurred in the West Village last month.
28 people sickened by Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Upper East Side
The New York City Health Department is launching a series of community town hall hearings to address mounting public panic over an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease on the Upper East Side.
The New York City Health Department is launching a series of community town hall hearings to address mounting public panic over an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease on the Upper East Side.
Midtown collapse scare: Violations at NYC’s largest office-to-residential conversion
As city engineers work to understand why a massive Midtown redevelopment project suddenly threatened to collapse on Tuesday, attention is rapidly shifting to the building's paperwork.
As city engineers work to understand why a massive Midtown redevelopment project suddenly threatened to collapse on Tuesday, attention is rapidly shifting to the building's paperwork.