Israel-Hamas war one year later: How NY colleges are prepping for protests
Universities are introducing measures aimed at ensuring campus safety and maintaining continuity, following last year's Israel-Palestine unrest. Here's how colleges in our area are prepping for protests:
Hurricane Kirk path: Will the NYC area be impacted by the storm? LIVE updates
Hurricane Kirk is forecast to strengthen over the central tropical Atlantic, and large swells could reach the East Coast by Sunday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
Port strike 2024 triggers toilet paper 'panic buying' at Costco locations
Videos posted online claim that toilet paper is sold out at Costco stores in several states – including New Jersey – with one worker saying their stock was cleared one hour after opening.
Woman, 82, shoved onto NYC subway tracks
The woman was found lying on the subway tracks between train cars, police said.
NYC parents frustrated by long school bus delays, 'useless' tracking app
Parents across NYC are becoming frustrated, as school bus delays continue to impact their children's ability to get to school on time.
Beloved Elizabeth Street Garden faces eviction as community fights to save green space
The Elizabeth Street Garden in SoHo has been a cherished green space for over 30 years, but the city has issued a 14-day eviction notice to make way for affordable senior housing.
NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks moves up resignation date to October 16
The head of New York City’s public schools system, David Banks, has announced that he will resign on October 16, just over a week after he had announced that he would step down at the end of the calendar year.
NYC rabbi reflects on Rosh Hashanah: 'The most trying and challenging year in my career'
With the start of Rosh Hashanah, many are approaching the Jewish New Year with mixed emotions.
Port strike: NY mom-and-pop shops fear empty shelves, surging costs
The massive port workers' strike has entered its second day, with 45,000 workers along the East and Gulf Coasts off the job. Local business owners say they are feeling the pressure as supply chain disruptions cause produce prices to soar.
Bronx duo opens chess center to empower youth: Project Pawn
Two Bronx natives opened Project Pawn Learning Center to empower local youth through chess, teaching them valuable life skills in a safe community space.
2 men stabbed in back, neck in Brooklyn: NYPD
Two men were stabbed in the leg and neck Wednesday morning in Brooklyn, police said.
Woman slashed while standing on NYC subway platform
The woman was standing on the platform when a suspect approached and slashed her in the torso with an unknown cutting instrument, police said.
Port strike 2024: Map of affected locations, product impacts, updates
While any port can handle any type of goods, some ports are specialized to handle goods for a particular industry.
Man killed, another wounded in Washington Heights shooting: NYPD
One man was killed and another was injured in a shooting in Washington Heights early Wednesday morning, police said.
Who won the VP debate last night? Here's what polls are saying
The debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz came just five weeks before Election Day, and followed a debate in August between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
NYC Mayor Adams appears in court over bribery allegations: What to know
New York City Mayor Eric Adams returned to court today in a case where he's accused of taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions.
Watch the full VP debate: What JD Vance, Tim Walz argued
JD Vance and Tim Walz squared off in tonight's CBS News Vice Presidential Debate, the first and likely only time America will see the two opposing teams face-to-face before Election Day 2024.
VP debate in NYC: Watch live, what to expect
JD Vance and Tim Walz are taking the stage in New York City for the only vice presidential debate of the 2024 election. Here’s what you need to know:
Long Island schools see surge in threats: What to know
According to officials, there has been an increase in disturbing threats to schools on Long Island.
These NY, NJ, CT small cities are some of the best in the US
WalletHub has come out with their 2024 list of the Best Small Cities in America, and NY, NJ and CT were all represented. Here are the full rankings.