Long Island school district installs vape detectors in middle school bathrooms
Vape detectors were installed at Lindenhurst Middle School that can pick up nicotine and THC, as well as sound to notify officials of fights or bullying.
2 dead, 1 injured after Queens shootings: NYPD
Two men, aged 27 and 33, were found dead and a 52-year-old woman was injured after a series of shootings in Queens on Saturday night.
NYC National Puerto Rican Day Parade: Street closures guide
The event will span 35 blocks featuring the best in Puerto Rican music, dance and culture. Here are the street closures you should be aware of.
NY lawmakers head home without congestion pricing deal
New York lawmakers are ending the legislative session without an agreement to bail out the MTA after Governor Kathy Hochul paused congestion pricing.
New York passes bill to ban 'addictive' social media feeds for kids
The move comes amid heightened concern about social media use among children and an ever-unfolding push to regulate tech platforms in different ways at the state and federal levels.
Police hunting for masked suspects linked to 40 burglaries across NYC
According to authorities, the three to four suspects have been breaking into commercial establishments and removing coin machines, merchandise, property and cash from registers before fleeing in various vehicles with stolen plates.
Virginia woman accused of murdering 3 roommates captured in New York
The Spotsylvania woman accused of murdering her three roommates was captured Thursday in New York after a high-speed police chase.
How Joro spiders, lanternflies, mosquitoes, could bug NYC this summer: 2024 forecast
The summer of 2024 is expected to be a very active season for bugs in NYC, including Joro spiders, spotted lanternflies and mosquitoes. Here's everything you need to know.
NY Democrats scramble to fund MTA after congestion pricing delay, while Republicans call for full repeal
Republicans are calling for congestion pricing to be fully repealed, while Democrats are scrambling to come up with other sources of revenue to fund the MTA.
NYC Rabbi who had leg broken in e-bike hit-and-run demanding stricter regulations
Rabbi Michael Miller is calling for stricter e-bike regulations after a hit-and-run incident left him with a broken leg.
Congestion pricing paused, business tax proposed: What's next?
Governor Kathy Hochul put an indefinite pause on the implementation of congestion pricing and is proposing another tax on New York City businesses to replace it.
Gilgo Beach murders update: Rex Heuermann charged with 2 more killings
Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, was back in a Suffolk County Courthouse to face additional charges in connection to the case on Long Island. He was charged with the murders of Sandra Costilla and Jessica Taylor.
What to do if a flying Joro spider bites you
These large, long-legged spiders are not considered to be aggressive, however, they are venomous.
StubHub's top 5 NYC shows to see this summer: See who topped the list
StubHub released a list of its top 5 hottest shows of the summer in New York City, but who came in first? See who else made the list.
New Gilgo Beach murder charges: Who is Sandra Costilla? Jessica Taylor?
Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, was charged with two more murders on Long Island: Sandra Costilla and Jessica Taylor.
Gilgo Beach murders update: An investigation timeline of the killings
Here is a timeline of the investigation into the Gilgo Beach murders. Prosecutors have charged a Long Island architect, Rex Heuermann, in four slayings, but a majority of the killings remain unsolved.
5-foot-long snake found inside Upper West Side apartment
A five-foot long boa constrictor was found after it snaked its way inside of a basement apartment on the Upper West Side.
NYC congestion pricing plan indefinitely paused, Hochul says
NYC's congestion pricing plan will be indefinitely paused, an action that is driven by the cost of living and economic recovery concerns for NYC, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Long Island firefighters say new OSHA training requirements could strain volunteer fire departments
Local fire departments are expressing concerns about proposed federal changes they claim could deter people from becoming volunteer firefighters.
Giant, flying Joro spiders coming to NYC area this summer: 'Stuff of your nightmares'
Giant, flying Joro spiders are heading northward. The question isn't if they're coming to the NYC area -- it's when: "These things are the stuff of your nightmares."