These NY, NJ towns top 'America’s Safest Suburbs' l Full list

SmartAsset has come out with their 2024 study of America’s Safest Suburbs – and NY and NJ were well-represented. Here's the full list.

'Explode everything' threats at Florida Starbucks, McDonald's tied to Israel-Hamas conflict: DOJ

New details have been revealed about Hashem Younis Hashem Hnaihen, a man who is accused of threatening to “explode everything" at several businesses and facilities in Orange County, including two Starbucks locations, a McDonald's and an energy facility.

NYC pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt afterparty following Harris-Walz support rally

NYC pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted a Wednesday night afterparty that followed a democratic rally held in support of Kamala Harris's presidential campaign.

Mayor Adams hit with new subpoenas in federal probe into campaign donations

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been hit with grand jury subpoenas related to his 2021 mayoral campaign, with a focus foreign donations, according to the New York Times.

Bin there, found that: 'Mystery Bins' unveils discounted gems to bargain hunters

'Mystery Bins' is a new store at the Palisades Mall with a new business model, offering bargain hunters unbeatable deals on Amazon and Target returns ranging from high tech gadgets to everyday essentials.

Pro-Palestinian protesters storm Hamilton Heights restaurant

A group of pro-Palestinian protesters caused chaotic scenes outside of a restaurant in Hamilton Heights on Tuesday, after they mistakenly thought Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul were dining at the establishment.

White Plains Hospital patients evacuated after sprinkler malfunction

Patients and staff had to evacuate after a sprinkler malfunction happened inside a hospital in Westchester Thursday morning.

Hurricane Ernesto path: When to expect rip currents, high surf at NYC area beaches

Even with Hurricane Ernesto passing several hundred miles off the U.S. East Coast, beaches in the NYC area are expecting an increase in rip currents and surf that could make ocean ventures dangerous through the weekend.

Hurricane Ernesto path: Where is the storm headed? Live tracker

A Hurricane Warning was issued for Bermuda as Hurricane Ernesto continues to gain strength while it barrels toward the island after slamming areas of the Caribbean. Here's the latest forecast.

Man struck with glass bottle, robbed inside NYC subway station

A man was struck with a glass bottle before being robbed inside a NYC subway station in Elmhurst, Queens, the NYPD said.

Central Park sees surge in robberies; NYPD blames 'migrant robbery pattern'

The NYPD has intensified its presence in Central Park following a surge in robberies, deploying additional officers in an effort to curb crime in one of New York City's most iconic landmarks.

Woman's burned body found in Highbridge Park after brush fire

The NYPD is investigating after a woman's body was discovered inside Highbridge Park in Washington Heights on Wednesday afternoon.

Professional bull riding takes NYC by storm as Mavericks win at Barclays

New York City's own professional bull riding team, the New York Mavericks, claimed victory before a sold-out crowd at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires bring hazy skies to NYC; could last for days

Wildfire smoke from Canada returned to NYC on Wednesday and brought hazy conditions to the region, according to the National Weather Service.