NYC ambulance response times jump 41% as emergency calls increase
A new report from the NYC Comptroller's office reveals that average EMS response times for life-threatening emergencies have jumped over 41% amid rising call volumes.
A new report from the NYC Comptroller's office reveals that average EMS response times for life-threatening emergencies have jumped over 41% amid rising call volumes.
Queens mother charged with murdering 5-year-old daughter in South Richmond Hill, NYPD says
Francis Cabello, 32, was arrested and charged with murdering her 5-year-old daughter Fabiana after police found the girl unconscious and bleeding at their home in South Richmond Hill, the NYPD said.
Francis Cabello, 32, was arrested and charged with murdering her 5-year-old daughter Fabiana after police found the girl unconscious and bleeding at their home in South Richmond Hill, the NYPD said.
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for parts of NYC, Long Island | Weather latest
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of New York and New Jersey, including New York City and Long Island.
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of New York and New Jersey, including New York City and Long Island.
2 people hurt after car crashes into Queens pizzeria, FDNY says
Two people are injured after a car crashed into a pizzeria on Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach, Queens, the FDNY said.
Two people are injured after a car crashed into a pizzeria on Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach, Queens, the FDNY said.
Mother confessed to 911 operator that she killed her 5-year-old daughter, police sources say
A 5-year-old girl is dead after police responded to a 911 call about an assault at a home in South Richmond Hill, Queens. Sources said the child's mother told the 911 operator she killed her daughter.
A 5-year-old girl is dead after police responded to a 911 call about an assault at a home in South Richmond Hill, Queens. Sources said the child's mother told the 911 operator she killed her daughter.
Weather whiplash sending Northeast from summer to sweater weather in 72 hours
Summer and fall are splitting the week between them as an unseasonably warm stretch gives way to the coldest air of the autumn so far for the region.
Summer and fall are splitting the week between them as an unseasonably warm stretch gives way to the coldest air of the autumn so far for the region.
'No Kings' protests: NYC weekend street closures, map of NY and NJ demonstrations
With dozens of streets already scheduled to be closed this weekend, the demonstrations could cause even more traffic disruptions
With dozens of streets already scheduled to be closed this weekend, the demonstrations could cause even more traffic disruptions
12-year-old girl hit in Bronx park shooting; No arrests, NYPD says
A 12-year-old girl is recovering after being shot multiple times at the Pearly Gates Park in the Bronx. Police sources say she was not the intended target and no arrests have been made.
A 12-year-old girl is recovering after being shot multiple times at the Pearly Gates Park in the Bronx. Police sources say she was not the intended target and no arrests have been made.
The 'American Dream' now costs $5.3 million, and your paycheck isn't keeping up
Chasing the "American Dream" now comes with a lifetime price tag of about $5.3 million that is growing faster than the wages of those hoping to achieve it.
Chasing the "American Dream" now comes with a lifetime price tag of about $5.3 million that is growing faster than the wages of those hoping to achieve it.
Man shot by ICE in NYC has bullet lodged in neck, urgently needs surgery, lawyers say
Oscar Belgal, the man shot by ICE agents during an operation in New York City, is enduring "deplorable conditions" in federal jail and needs surgery, his legal team says.
Oscar Belgal, the man shot by ICE agents during an operation in New York City, is enduring "deplorable conditions" in federal jail and needs surgery, his legal team says.
Kelly Clarkson clashes with Brooklyn boutique in viral ‘Pretty Woman’ feud
A weekend visit to a Brooklyn novelty shop has sparked a viral feud between pop star Kelly Clarkson and the store’s owners, with both sides sharing vastly different accounts of the interaction.
A weekend visit to a Brooklyn novelty shop has sparked a viral feud between pop star Kelly Clarkson and the store’s owners, with both sides sharing vastly different accounts of the interaction.
Here's what's open and closed on Columbus Day 2026
Columbus Day means a day off for many, with changes to schools, mail, transit and trash pickup for the federal holiday.
Columbus Day means a day off for many, with changes to schools, mail, transit and trash pickup for the federal holiday.
Man fatally beaten outside adult entertainment store in Chelsea, suspect arrested, NYPD says
A suspect is in custody after a man was allegedly beaten to death outside an adult entertainment store in a late-night attack in Manhattan, the NYPD said.
A suspect is in custody after a man was allegedly beaten to death outside an adult entertainment store in a late-night attack in Manhattan, the NYPD said.
NYC Columbus Day Parade 2026: Street closures, route, schedule, and more
Thousands of people are preparing to march along Fifth Avenue in the 82nd New York City Columbus Day Parade on Monday. There are numerous Manhattan street closures.
Thousands of people are preparing to march along Fifth Avenue in the 82nd New York City Columbus Day Parade on Monday. There are numerous Manhattan street closures.
2 women dead, multiple people injured after being hit by vehicle in the Bronx
2 women are dead and multiple people are injured after being hit by a vehicle in the Bronx on Friday, according to the NYPD.
2 women are dead and multiple people are injured after being hit by a vehicle in the Bronx on Friday, according to the NYPD.
New York City ICE Shooting: What we know and what officials are saying
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is calling to abolish ICE after federal immigration agents shot and wounded 28-year-old Oscar Belgal during a targeted operation in Marble Hill.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is calling to abolish ICE after federal immigration agents shot and wounded 28-year-old Oscar Belgal during a targeted operation in Marble Hill.
Hurricane Isaias could make for wet, windy Sunday in NYC, NJ: Projected path, tracker, models
Hurricane Isaias remnants could bring rain, gusty coastal winds and minor urban flooding to NYC and parts of NJ.
Hurricane Isaias remnants could bring rain, gusty coastal winds and minor urban flooding to NYC and parts of NJ.
Bronx man suspected of pushing mother, baby off balcony smiles as police escort him
The NYPD has arrested 31-year-old Angel Carrasco for allegedly pushing Nathaly Ramirez and her 8-month-old baby from a 15th-floor Bronx balcony.
The NYPD has arrested 31-year-old Angel Carrasco for allegedly pushing Nathaly Ramirez and her 8-month-old baby from a 15th-floor Bronx balcony.
Snow map reveals states expected to see the most snow this winter
If you were hoping for endless snow days along the I-95 corridor this winter, you might want to keep your expectations, and your shovels, in check.
If you were hoping for endless snow days along the I-95 corridor this winter, you might want to keep your expectations, and your shovels, in check.
Bronx mother pushed to death from balcony, baby critical; NYPD searching for suspect
The NYPD is searching for a suspect after Nathaly Ramirez and her 8-month-old were allegedly pushed off a balcony in the Bronx, killing the woman and leaving the baby in critical condition.
The NYPD is searching for a suspect after Nathaly Ramirez and her 8-month-old were allegedly pushed off a balcony in the Bronx, killing the woman and leaving the baby in critical condition.