NYC Columbus Day Parade 2024: Street closures, route, schedule and more

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered on 5th Avenue in NYC today for the 80th annual Columbus Day Parade. Here's what you need to know about the event.

Here's what's open, closed on Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day 2024

Here's a look at what's open and closed in NYC on Columbus Day, a federal holiday that’s also recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day and Italian Heritage Day.

Man killed, another injured in Lower Manhattan shooting near NYPD headquarters

A man was fatally shot, and another was wounded in a shooting that took place just a few blocks from NYPD headquarters in Lower Manhattan on Saturday.

2 arrested in deadly attack on homeless man sleeping in NYC parking lot

Police say 38-year-old victim Cos Jervis Jonas Ajpuac and another man were attacked with metal pipes and a baseball bat Sept. 18, police said. Ajpuac succumbed to his injuries Oct. 2. The other man survived.

Northern Lights forecast, viewing tips tonight for NYC

Are we in store tonight for more Northern Lights in NYC? Here's when you should look up into the sky.

Queens residents, officials demand pause to e-scooter program

City officials and residents are asking for a pause to be put on an e-scooter share program that rolled out in southeastern Queens earlier this year, saying that the scooters are endangering seniors and pedestrians.

Suspect who stabbed MTA conductor in court as transit workers demand action

New York City transit workers packed a Manhattan courtroom on Friday to show their support for conductor who was stabbed multiple times when he asked a man to get off of his train, and to demand the MTA take action and increase security for workers.

Will we see the Northern Lights again tonight in NYC?

Did you see the Northern Lights last night in NYC? If you missed the show, keep your eyes peeled tonight, as there's a chance for more celestial fireworks across NY, NJ and CT. Here's what you need to know.

FDNY shuts down NYC haunted house, calling it a 'death trap'

The attraction has been shut down by the FDNY and the Department of Buildings, citing a number of violations. A real-life horror is how the authorities describe it.

Northern Lights illuminates NYC, NJ sky: Did you see it?

Skies across the northeast were lit up by a rare aurora borealis on Thursday night thanks a geomagnetic storm, delighting stargazers.

NYPD seeking suspects behind citywide ATM theft spree

The NYPD is asking for the public's help in identifying suspects involved in a string of ATM thefts across Brooklyn and Manhattan. The group has targeted over 20 businesses, including bodegas and pizzerias, since June, ripping out ATMs filled with cash.

NYC could lower speed limit to 20 mph on some streets

The NYC DOT has begun to reduce speed limits in select locations following the enactment of Sammy's Law. Here's where the speed limits will be reduced in our area:

Firefighters injured battling church fire on Staten Island

Three firefighters were injured battling a three-alarm fire inside of a church on Staten Island on Tuesday evening.

MTA train conductor stabbed multiple times in Brooklyn subway: NYPD

An on-duty MTA train conductor is in critical condition after he was stabbed twice Tuesday morning in Brooklyn, police said.

Vigils in NYC call for release of hostages on Hamas attack anniversary

Leaders and demonstrators are calling for an end to antisemitism and the release of Israeli hostages, as more than 60 remain alive in captivity.

Protests in NYC today to mark 1 year of Israel-Hamas War: Timeline, details

Today marks one year since Hamas attacked Israel. Here's what you need to know about the widespread pro-Palestinian protests expected today in NYC.