NYC college protests: Map of local university Gaza demonstrations

It all started with Columbia University. Now, colleges throughout the NYC area and U.S. are grappling with pro-Palestinian protests and encampments. Here's a map of those schools.

Long Island man pleads guilty to drugged driving crash that killed father, 3 kids

A Long Island man pleaded guilty Wednesday to aggravated vehicular homicide charges after a drugged-driving crash killed a father and his three children last year.

Harvey Weinstein appears in court as prosecutors seek September retrial

Prosecutors have asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein, who was back in a New York courtroom for the first time since his 2020 rape conviction was overturned by an appeals court last week.

Skittles offers rent-free NYC apartment: Here's how to enter

Skittles, the candy company, is giving one lucky person the chance to live in a micro-apartment for one year rent-free.

BJ’s Wholesale Club to open first Staten Island location

BJ's Wholesale Club announced three new clubs coming to its footprint in 2024, including one in Bricktown Centre on Staten Island.

Earthquake aftershock: How many more will we feel in NJ, NYC?

A 2.6-magnitude earthquake aftershock was reported Wednesday morning in Gladstone, New Jersey. Dozens have been reported since April 5. How many more will we see?

NYPD clear Columbia campus protest; police break into occupied Hamilton Hall

NYPD police officers in riot gear swarmed Columbia University, arresting pro-Palestinian protesters and breaking into the occupied Hamilton Hall.

Adams demands end to Columbia University protest occupation of Hamilton Hall - 'This must end now'

Dozens of protesters took over Hamilton Hall at Columbia University in NYC, barricading the entrances and unfurling a Palestinian flag out of a window in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war.

'Midtown Jane Doe' cold case victim identified as Patricia Kathleen McGlone

Police are one step closer to solving the "Midtown Jane Doe" murder mystery after identifying the victim as Patricia Kathleen McGlone, thanks to DNA matching a family member who died on September 11.

MTA announces discounted fares, expanded bus routes

As the congestion pricing deadline is approaching, the MTA will offer discounted fares on Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad trips and express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island.

LI body parts case: Victims involved in knifepoint robbery before murders, prosecutors say

Steven Brown and Amanda Wallace are expected to face additional charges at a court appearance in Riverhead in connection to human body parts found scattered across parts of Babylon and Bethpage on Long Island.

These are New York's top 10 high schools, according to US News

A Queens high school has topped the list of the 10 best high schools in New York, according to a report from U.S. News.

NYPD ramps up Central Park patrols after violent robberies

Four separate incidents were reported between Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon in Central Park, causing the NYPD to increase patrols in that NYC area.

Judge holds Trump in contempt, fines him $9K, raises threat of jail

Donald Trump has been held in contempt of court and fined $9,000 for repeatedly violating a gag order that barred him from making public statements about witnesses, jurors and some others connected to his New York hush money case.

Woman punched repeatedly in face on NYC subway train

A 55-year-old woman was punched in the face repeatedly by another woman on a NYC train at the Jackson Avenue and Queens Boulevard subway station in Long Island City, the NYPD said.