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.

NYC subway musician robbed by barefoot man while performing: VIDEO

NYC subway musician Natalia Paruz – also known as the "Saw Lady" – was robbed as she performed at the 14th Street–Union Square subway station.

Kindergartener, mom killed in Mamaroneck school bus accident

A kindergarten student and his mother were killed after they were struck by a bus while walking to a Westchester County school, police said.

Hochul signs bill that would limit 'addictive' social media feeds for kids in NY

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a bill that would allow parents to block their children from getting social media posts suggested by a platform’s algorithm, a move to limit feeds critics argue are addictive.

Child care costs: Breaking down NYC's crisis as summer 2024 approaches

With summer 2024 on the horizon, child care is still unaffordable for 80% of NYC families, according to the Citizens Committee for Children of New York.

NY Gov. Hochul's job approval ratings hit historic low: Poll

Governor Kathy Hochul's job approval and favorability ratings have plummeted to their lowest levels since she took office nearly three years ago, according to a Siena College poll released today.

FDNY battles building fire in SoHo

The FDNY was on scene Thursday morning battling a NYC fire in the Soho section of Manhattan.

Juneteenth celebrations held across NYC

Juneteenth celebrations were held across New York City on Wednesday, celebrating black history and marking the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were free.

NYC bodega owners call for increased security after clerk shot in the Bronx

New York City bodega owners are once again calling for more to be done to stop gun violence after a clerk at a store in the Bronx was shot in the stomach in broad daylight on Wednesday.