NYC Winter Forecast 2024: Top almanacs' conflicting outlooks on temps, snow

Both boast high accuracy in their forecasts, but this year, they’ve predicted nearly "polar" opposite winters in many spots, including the NYC area. Here's what their outlooks are saying.

Bronx bodega delivery workers targeted in string of robberies

A new, brazen robbery scheme is targeting Bronx bodega delivery workers by placing orders and then ambushing the drivers, stealing their food, money and transportation.

Sloth fever warning: What New Yorkers should know about the Oropouche Virus

U.S. health officials say more than 20 people returning to the U.S. from Cuba were infected with the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever.

Noisiest city in the world: Where does NYC rank?

It appears New York City is living up to the city that never sleeps. Here's where NYC ranks in the noisiest-city in the world study:

NYC public school students to receive meals: Here's what is being offered

Good news for all students, breakfast, lunch and afterschool meals are free to all NYC public school students during the 2024-2025 school year. Here's what is being offered:

How much are New York parents spending on school supplies?

With the start of school just around the corner, parents are hitting the stores to get all the supplies their kids need for the school year. Here's how much New York parents are spending:

Brooklyn goldfish pond destroyed overnight, community rallies to restore

The community usually takes shifts watching the pond from their apartments. However, around 9 p.m., when no one was watching, the pond was destroyed.

Nearly half of NYC bus riders skip fare, MTA plans crackdown

According to a shocking new study, nearly half of bus riders in New York City are not paying their fares, up 30% from 2020.

Long Island apparent murder-suicide leaves 5 dead in Syosset; victims ID'd

Five people were found dead at a Wyoming Court home in Syosset on Long Island in what police are now investigating as an apparent murder-suicide.

18-year-old struck, killed by subway train in Queens: NYPD

An 18-year-old boy was killed Monday when he was hit by a subway train in Queens after running onto the tracks following a fight.

Lithium-Ion batteries starting fires in NYC garbage trucks

The improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries is causing a dangerous dilemma for sanitation workers in the city, as the batteries are starting fires inside garbage trucks across the city.

Red Lobster closes 2 New York locations amid Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Two Red Lobster locations in New York are closing after another round of restaurants after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year.

Could New York City ban cell phones from classrooms?

Could New York City ban cell phones from classrooms this school year? Officials say cell phone use in school has become a distraction and outright addiction.