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.

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.

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.

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.

Congestion pricing paused, business tax proposed: What's next?

Governor Kathy Hochul put an indefinite pause on the implementation of congestion pricing and is proposing another tax on New York City businesses to replace it.

Gilgo Beach murders update: Rex Heuermann charged with 2 more killings

Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, was back in a Suffolk County Courthouse to face additional charges in connection to the case on Long Island. He was charged with the murders of Sandra Costilla and Jessica Taylor.

What to do if a flying Joro spider bites you

These large, long-legged spiders are not considered to be aggressive, however, they are venomous.

StubHub's top 5 NYC shows to see this summer: See who topped the list

StubHub released a list of its top 5 hottest shows of the summer in New York City, but who came in first? See who else made the list.

New Gilgo Beach murder charges: Who is Sandra Costilla? Jessica Taylor?

Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, was charged with two more murders on Long Island: Sandra Costilla and Jessica Taylor.

Gilgo Beach murders update: An investigation timeline of the killings

Here is a timeline of the investigation into the Gilgo Beach murders. Prosecutors have charged a Long Island architect, Rex Heuermann, in four slayings, but a majority of the killings remain unsolved.

5-foot-long snake found inside Upper West Side apartment

A five-foot long boa constrictor was found after it snaked its way inside of a basement apartment on the Upper West Side.

NYC congestion pricing plan indefinitely paused, Hochul says

NYC's congestion pricing plan will be indefinitely paused, an action that is driven by the cost of living and economic recovery concerns for NYC, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said.

Giant, flying Joro spiders coming to NYC area this summer: 'Stuff of your nightmares'

Giant, flying Joro spiders are heading northward. The question isn't if they're coming to the NYC area -- it's when: "These things are the stuff of your nightmares."

Man stabbed on subway train in the Bronx: NYPD

A man was stabbed several times on a subway train in the Bronx on Wednesday, police said.

Woman raped, robbed at knifepoint in Queens: NYPD

Police are searching for a man they say raped and robbed a 37-year-old woman at knifepoint in Queens.