NYC migrant crisis: City struggling to keep up with housing

As of May 17, 42,200 asylum seekers are in the city's care. The city has opened more than 150 shelters but is still struggling to find the migrants housing.

Rye Playland reopens for the 2023 season: See what's new

Wet weather didn't keep people away from this year's Playland opening. Here's a look at what's new at the amusement park this summer.

NYC migrant crisis: Roosevelt Hotel reopens as shelter for asylum seekers

The hotel will also serve as an intake center. Families can receive medical and legal services and also be re-ticketed to other cities.

Elmhurst Hospital residents, interns prepare for strike and demand fair pay

Nearly 200 residents and interns at Elmhurst Hospital say they will go on strike at 7 am on Monday. Residents say this is the second time they’ve threatened to strike in a month.

Flashfood app brings affordable food options to Stop & Shop

The Flashfood app is available in every state where there’s a Stop & Shop. Within the next year or two, the hope is to bring it to every one of their locations.

75-year-old man beaten, stabbed in the Bronx: NYPD

Police say the suspect knocked the victim, a 75-year-old man, to the ground, kicking, slashing and stabbing him.

1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible sells for $38 million at NYC auction

A 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible that is one of the world’s oldest surviving biblical manuscripts has sold for $38 million in New York.

NYC has lost nearly half a million residents since start of COVID pandemic

A new U.S. Census Bureau report also revealed that most of the people leaving the metropolitan areas are hunkering down in the Southern states.

Bronx high school student teams up with NY Knicks to restore local basketball courts

Their next mission is to refurbish Olinville Playground at Shoelace Park in the Bronx. However, an additional $100,000 is needed to turn their plans into reality.

NYC bakeries raided for unlicensed sale of THC-infused products

Sweetooth bills itself as New York City's first infused bake shop, selling any number of baked goods, candies and even lemonade that all have THC. There's one problem. It's not licensed to sell any of it.

Family members react to missing teen’s remains found in the Harlem River

Garret and Alfa were last seen together on 145th St. and Lenox Avenue in Harlem. Garret's body was discovered in the water near the Madison Avenue Bridge. Police are still searching for 11-year-old Alfa Barrie.

Newly-proposed solution to NYC's rat problem leaves restaurants concerned

A proposed rule to require businesses that create food waste to put their trash in bins is drawing concerns from the restaurant industry.