Our Lady of Mercy Academy on Long Island to close in June

Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Syosset, which has been educating girls since 1928, announced Tuesday that it was permanently closing at the end of the school year.

Queens house fire leaves 2 dead

A house fire in Jamaica, Queens left two people dead Monday evening, according to officials.

Port Authority raises tolls in NJ, NY

Beginning now, Port Authority will raise tolls on bridges and tunnels between New York and New Jersey.

Winter storm brings heavy snow to some, slush to NYC

New York City missed out on seeing snow accumulation during the first major winter storm of 2024, but parts of NJ and NY recorded several inches of the white stuff.

Snow totals for NY, NJ, CT

How much snow fell during the weekend's winter storm? Parts of NJ, NY and CT saw significant accumulation. Meanwhile, NYC's streak without one inch of snow in one calendar day continues.

1/2/3 service fully restored through Manhattan following derailment: MTA

1‌‌/2‌‌/3‌ service has been fully restored through Manhattan and tracks at 96th Street have been repaired after the MTA safely moved two trains that derailed.

1 dead, 12 injured in tour bus rollover crash on NY highway

New York state police say a bus rollover crash on an upstate New York highway left one person dead and about a dozen passengers injured.

Snow removal businesses ready for winter blast

With snow on the way, many contractors and landscapers are ready to get back into action this weekend removing snow.

NYC Department of Sanitation calls out business for violating trash rules

The New York City Department of Sanitation is taking to social media to call out food-related businesses that are still violating the city's new rules for trash on the sidewalk.

New York could soon offer paid pregnancy leave, governor says

If approved, New York would be the first to establish statewide coverage for prenatal care, the governor noted.