New York plans to make Regents exams optional, no longer needed for high school graduation
New York State's Education Department shared its official plan to sunset the Regents exams, the make-or-break tests required for a high school diploma.
New York State's Education Department shared its official plan to sunset the Regents exams, the make-or-break tests required for a high school diploma.
2 men plead guilty to fentanyl poisoning of kids at Bronx daycare that left 1 dead: DA
Authorities say Felix Herrera Garcia and Renny Antonio Parra Paredes have pled guilty to charges related to the September 2023 fentanyl poisoning of four children at a day care in the Bronx. The incident led to the death of 22-month-old Nicholas Dominici.
Authorities say Felix Herrera Garcia and Renny Antonio Parra Paredes have pled guilty to charges related to the September 2023 fentanyl poisoning of four children at a day care in the Bronx. The incident led to the death of 22-month-old Nicholas Dominici.
15 years of the High Line: From 'Death Avenue' to NYC park
The High Line is celebrating 15 years in New York City.
The High Line is celebrating 15 years in New York City.
Tenants of 'worst landlord in NYC' demand ownership of Washington Heights buildings
Tenants of two buildings owned by New York City's “worst landlord" rallied against “deplorable living conditions" on Monday in the fight to own their apartments.
Tenants of two buildings owned by New York City's “worst landlord" rallied against “deplorable living conditions" on Monday in the fight to own their apartments.
Dodgers fans in New York take over Yankees Stadium this weekend
There haven't been this many Dodgers fans in New York since the team moved out of Brooklyn in 1957.
There haven't been this many Dodgers fans in New York since the team moved out of Brooklyn in 1957.
Harrison, NY, 8th grader 'with promise' killed in tragic fall from parking garage: report
Mark Anthony Giordano, a Harrison, NY, 8th grader, was killed after falling from a five-story parking garage near Metro-North, according to reports.
Mark Anthony Giordano, a Harrison, NY, 8th grader, was killed after falling from a five-story parking garage near Metro-North, according to reports.
Gaza protesters plan to target NYC museums Monday
Pro-Palestinian protesters plan host a "Citywide Day of Rage for Gaza" targeting museums throughout NYC Monday evening, according to the group Within Our Lifetime.
Pro-Palestinian protesters plan host a "Citywide Day of Rage for Gaza" targeting museums throughout NYC Monday evening, according to the group Within Our Lifetime.
Man in critical condition after being slashed on the Lower East Side: NYPD
A man is in critical condition after being slashed on Manhattan's Lower East Side Monday morning, police said.
A man is in critical condition after being slashed on Manhattan's Lower East Side Monday morning, police said.
Bill would rename Christopher Street-Sheridan Square subway stop after Stonewall
A Manhattan subway station would be renamed to commemorate the Stonewall riots that galvanized the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, under a new bill approved by state lawmakers.
A Manhattan subway station would be renamed to commemorate the Stonewall riots that galvanized the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, under a new bill approved by state lawmakers.
MTA bus driver stabbed in neck by passenger after argument in Brooklyn: NYPD
The NYPD is on the hunt for a suspect accused of stabbing an MTA bus driver in the neck after an argument aboard a bus on Saturday.
The NYPD is on the hunt for a suspect accused of stabbing an MTA bus driver in the neck after an argument aboard a bus on Saturday.
NYCHA Section 8 housing application deadline: What you need to know
The application window for New York City's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program waitlist opened for the first time in nearly 15 years.
The application window for New York City's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program waitlist opened for the first time in nearly 15 years.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.