'The Wiz' to return to Broadway after national tour
A new production of the Tony-winning hit musical "The Wiz" is returning to Broadway... but not until spring 2024. The production will ease on down the road on a national tour first.
A new production of the Tony-winning hit musical "The Wiz" is returning to Broadway... but not until spring 2024. The production will ease on down the road on a national tour first.
Mother, four children hospitalized after Brooklyn hit-and-run
Authorities say a school bus was dropping the children off when they were struck by a Mercedes that was speeding off from police.
Authorities say a school bus was dropping the children off when they were struck by a Mercedes that was speeding off from police.
Several students hospitalized after school bus crashes in Rockland County
Several students, as well as the driver, were hospitalized after a school bus lost control and crashed into a home in New Hempstead..
Several students, as well as the driver, were hospitalized after a school bus lost control and crashed into a home in New Hempstead..
Man stabbed inside NYC subway station
A man is wanted for stabbing another man after the two got into an argument, police say.
A man is wanted for stabbing another man after the two got into an argument, police say.
Judge bemoans NYC's bike hazard in 'Gone Girl' actor's death
A judge has decried New York City's problems with electric and gas-powered bikes as he sentenced the electric scooter rider who crashed into “Gone Girl” actor Lisa Banes to one to three years in prison.
A judge has decried New York City's problems with electric and gas-powered bikes as he sentenced the electric scooter rider who crashed into “Gone Girl” actor Lisa Banes to one to three years in prison.
Mayor's involuntary hospitalization directive raises concerns over resources, accountability
Under a new policy, first responders in New York City will be able to take people with severe mental illness to a hospital for evaluation without their consent. But questions are being asked about resources and accountability.
Under a new policy, first responders in New York City will be able to take people with severe mental illness to a hospital for evaluation without their consent. But questions are being asked about resources and accountability.
Mariah Carey is spreading the Christmas cheer with the 'ultimate holiday experience' for two guests in NYC
Mariah Carey's Christmas experience is in collaboration with booking.com.
Mariah Carey's Christmas experience is in collaboration with booking.com.
Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center remains closed after years of repairs
Queens residents and membership-paying members are growing frustrated as after nearly three years after closing for repairs, the Flushing Meadows Aquatic enter remains closed.
Queens residents and membership-paying members are growing frustrated as after nearly three years after closing for repairs, the Flushing Meadows Aquatic enter remains closed.
Trade skills program gives Long Island students hands-on job training
More than 20 students in the Bellmore-Merrick School district are adding real experience to their resume as more teens chose shorter, more affordable paths to a career.
More than 20 students in the Bellmore-Merrick School district are adding real experience to their resume as more teens chose shorter, more affordable paths to a career.
Bronx apartment building fire sparked by e-bike battery, 3 injured
Fire officials say this is the 200th fire-related incident involving lithium-ion batteries in the city so far this year.
Fire officials say this is the 200th fire-related incident involving lithium-ion batteries in the city so far this year.
Strong wind knocks down trees in NYC
Windy and wet weather knocked trees down in the New York area on Wednesday.
Windy and wet weather knocked trees down in the New York area on Wednesday.
DNA tests help holocaust survivors reconnect with family torn apart in World War II
The New York-based Center for Jewish History is launching a project offering DNA testing kits for free to Holocaust survivors and their children.
The New York-based Center for Jewish History is launching a project offering DNA testing kits for free to Holocaust survivors and their children.
Yonkers man who punched, stomped Asian woman in horrific hate crime gets 17 years in prison
Tammel Esco, 42, has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison after he brutally punched and stomped an Asian woman in Yonkers in March 2022.
Tammel Esco, 42, has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison after he brutally punched and stomped an Asian woman in Yonkers in March 2022.
CDC says more US cities will begin testing for polio among sewage
Testing first began earlier this year in New York after a man was diagnosed with paralytic polio outside the city.
Testing first began earlier this year in New York after a man was diagnosed with paralytic polio outside the city.
Where to watch the World Cup in NYC
Check out places to watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 in New York City.
Check out places to watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 in New York City.
Hakeem Jeffries elected to lead House Democrats
House Democrats ushered in a new generation of leaders on Wednesday with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected to be the first Black American to head a major political party in Congress.
House Democrats ushered in a new generation of leaders on Wednesday with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected to be the first Black American to head a major political party in Congress.
Thief steals unattended vehicle in the Bronx with 2-year-old inside
A man is wanted in connection to stealing a running, unattended vehicle with a 2-year-old girl inside and driving away, police say.
A man is wanted in connection to stealing a running, unattended vehicle with a 2-year-old girl inside and driving away, police say.
Arrest made after Queens man beaten to death with wooden board by mob
An arrest has been made in connection to the death of a man killed after a large group got into an argument with him and one of them struck him with a wooden board, police say.
An arrest has been made in connection to the death of a man killed after a large group got into an argument with him and one of them struck him with a wooden board, police say.
Cat found inside checked bag at JFK Airport enjoys Thanksgiving at home
Smells, the cat who was recently rescued from a checked bag at JFK Airport, was treated to a Thanksgiving feast at home in Brooklyn.
Smells, the cat who was recently rescued from a checked bag at JFK Airport, was treated to a Thanksgiving feast at home in Brooklyn.
'Baby Whisperer' Long Island cop helps deliver 5th baby
A Suffolk County Police officer is nicknamed the "Baby Whisperer" after helping deliver his fifth baby since joining the police department.
A Suffolk County Police officer is nicknamed the "Baby Whisperer" after helping deliver his fifth baby since joining the police department.