Explore NYC for free: List of top no-cost activities in every borough

Finding free activities in New York City feels like hitting the jackpot, as the city is quite expensive. See our list for free things you can do in the area:

Brooklyn fire leaves approximately 10 families displaced, 4 people injured: FDNY

Four people were hurt and approximately 10 families have been displaced after a four-alarm fire broke out in Brooklyn on Saturday night, according to the FDNY.

Iconic Theater District restaurant reopens, welcoming Broadway fans again

An iconic restaurant in the Theater District that hosted Broadway legends like Joan Rivers and Steven Sondheim is now open again for business.

NYC is getting a new area code

The state says there's a need for more telephone numbers due to population growth in the New York City metro area.

FDNY battle Queens fire amid frigid temps, frozen hydrant; e-bikes found at scene

NYC firefighters encountered a frozen hydrant, as well as multiple e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries, following a Friday morning fire in the Flushing section of Queens, the FDNY said.

Adams claims Biden administration told him to stay silent on migrants

"People often say well, you know, you don't sound like a Democrat, and you know, you seem to have left the party. No, the party left me, and it left working-class people."

NYPD memo: Officers should not assist with immigration enforcement

In an internal NYPD operations memo obtained by FOX 5 NY, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch reminds officers that local police should not be assisting federal authorities when it comes to immigration enforcement.

NYC Restuarant Week Winter 2025: Your guide to must-try deals

Restaurant Week has officially begin in New York City, meaning from January 21 through February 9, 2025, diners can savor the city’s culinary diversity at unbeatable prices

Coyote seen roaming parts of NYC: 'Multi-generational New Yorkers'

Coyotes were formerly residents of the Great Plains and Southwest, but over time, extended their range and now can be found across New York state.

This is how far your paycheck goes in the NYC area

"While workers in expensive cities tend to get paid higher wages on average, their pay effectively declines when adjusted for the area’s cost of living," the website said.

Polar vortex brings brutally cold weather to NYC: Is relief on the way?

Winter is making its presence known in New York City, as the polar vortex is bringing brutally cold temperatures to the Tri-State area. But is relief on the way?

NYC Mayor Adams says Democratic Party 'left me, and it left working-class people'

In a sit-down interview with Tucker Carlson, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said that the Democratic Party has abandoned him, and that he has been punished by the party for his stance on the migrant crisis.

Teen injured while subway surfing in the Bronx

According to the NYPD, the victim, who’s between the ages of 15-18, was taken to a hospital with injuries to the head.

NYCHA residents left without heat and hot water in bitterly cold weather

People living at the Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem say that temperatures in their apartments have dropped below 50 degrees as they wait for heat and hot water.

Iconic NYC funeral home gets major transformation: 'Unique place in history'

Notably, the venue hosted the funerals of Beatles legend John Lennon in 1980, Hollywood star Judy Garland in 1969, and former First Lady Jackie Kennedy Onassis in 1994.

Migrants in NYC express fears amid Trump's promise of mass deportations

As President Donald Trump begins his second term in office, his focus on immigration enforcement and mass deportations is sparking fear and uncertainty among migrant communities in New York City.

Gov. Hochul launches overnight subway patrol initiative

Beginning Monday night, NYPD officers will patrol subway trains from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., as part of an initiative to address rising crime.