Hurricane Kirk to miss NYC area, but still have some impacts: LIVE updates

Due to the cyclone’s size, with damaging winds extending outwards nearly 200 miles, the National Hurricane Center warns that swells could eventually reach the East Coast.

Northern Lights forecast: Could the aurora borealis be visible tonight in NY?

A period of G3 "strong" geomagnetic storming conditions is possible on Friday. These conditions could produce Aurora Borealis or Northern lights as far south as Iowa and across the Midwest.

Dockworkers' union to suspend strike until Jan. 15: What's next?

The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports reached a deal Thursday to suspend a three-day strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract.

Bystander shot by NYPD in Brooklyn subway station files $80M claim

Attorneys for Gregory Delpeche, who was shot by police last month at a Brooklyn subway station are demanding millions in damages from the city.

Man arrested for brutal Upper West Side attack on elderly woman: NYPD

The NYPD says it has arrested 37-year-old Hansel Esparra-Goza for the unprovoked, daylight attack on a 81-year-old woman on the Upper West Side last month.

NY Assemblyman Eddie Gibbs arrested by NYPD

New York Assemblyman Eddie Gibbs was arrested and taken into custody on Thursday after a car stop in Manhattan.

NYPD finds snake in bag in Bronx: VIDEO

The NYPD found a snake in a bag in the Bronx on Saturday afternoon.

Woman fatally stabbed in neck, torso inside Bronx deli: NYPD

A 29-year-old woman has died after being stabbed in the neck and torso inside a deli in the Bronx Thursday afternoon, police said.

NYC subway chokehold death: Daniel Penny faces judge for pre-trial hearing

Daniel Penny, the U.S. Marine veteran accused of choking homeless man Jordan Neely to death aboard a NYC subway last year, faced a judge today for a pre-trial hearing.

Brazen home burglary caught on camera on Long Island

Authorities are investigating after a brazen thief was caught on video walking into a home on Long Island and stealing a newly delivered iPhone.

Masked man with rifle attempts to rob Queens bakery

Police say a man with a blue bandanna over his face, barged into the store on Jamaica Avenue demanding money pointing a rifle.

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.

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.