Headphone etiquette: Is public music a nuisance or a New York City norm?

On the bus, in the subway, walking down the street – have you noticed more and more New Yorkers blasting music or watching TikToks on their phone without headphones? Well, you're not alone.

This NY beach is one of the most Instagrammable in the US

SwimOutlet crunched the numbers and found the most Instagrammable beaches of 2024 in the US, and Long Beach in New York was ranked in the top 10.

Jamaal Bowman vs. George Latimer: What to expect in NY state primaries

Rep. Jamaal Bowman faces Westchester County Executive George Latimer in Tuesday's highly contentious Democratic primary in New York’s 16th Congressional District. Here’s a look at what to expect.

Man stabbed to death inside Queens bodega: NYPD

A man was reportedly stabbed to death inside of a bodega on Jamaica Avenue in Queens on Saturday night.

Man throws dog feces at stranger in apparent antisemitic attack: NYPD

The NYPD is searching for a man who allegedly threw dog feces inside a stranger's vehicle in an apparent hate crime in Manhattan earlier this month.

Con Edison, utility workers reach tentative deal averting strike

Following extensive negotiations, the union representing Con Edison utility workers has reached a new tentative agreement on a 4-year collective bargaining deal with the utility company, averting a strike.

Con Ed workers threaten to strike amid NYC heat wave

As heat indexes soar past 100 degrees this weekend, union reps for Con Edison are in a hotel ballroom trying to negotiate for better wages and benefits.

Man stabbed to death inside Washington Heights subway station: NYPD

According to police, just before 6 p.m., a 40-year-old man was stabbed to death near the turnstiles of the 175th Street subway station in Washington Heights.

Search underway for two teens who went missing in water off Queens

First responders are searching for a pair of 17-year-old boys who reportedly went missing in the water at Jacob Riis Park in Queens.

NYC's streets are abuzz with sound as debate over headphone etiquette grows

It seems like more and more New Yorkers don't have an issue with blasting whatever music or video they're listening to on their phone for all to hear. But is this just part of life in New York City? Or are people losing their manners?

Most alerts from the NYPD's gunfire detection system are unconfirmed shootings, NYC audit finds

A gunfire detection system used by the NYPD and other law agencies nationwide is sending officers to respond to loud noises that don’t turn out to be confirmed shootings more than eight times out of ten.

NJ Transit delays today: Rail service resumes in, out of Penn Station

NJ Transit says rail service has resumed in and out of Penn Station New York after Amtrak overhead wire issues in the station.

Mom, 6-year-old son killed in Mamaroneck school bus accident ID'd

The kindergartner and his mom who were killed in a Mamaroneck school bus accident Thursday have been identified by police as Molly Murphy Donovan, 43, and her 6-year-old son, Michael Donovan Volpe.

NYC area schools dismissing early on Friday due to extreme heat: LIST

Several school districts near the NYC area are being dismissed early on Friday due to the extreme heat. Here's a look at the list.