High cost of groceries sends Long Island families to food banks

When it comes to the cost of food at the supermarket, the holiday season is hitting households a lot harder this year. Long Island food banks distribute an estimated 20 million pounds of food each year.

NYC holds hearing about e-bike lithium-ion battery fire safety

An oversight hearing today is expected on e-bike safety, just over a week after a Manhattan fire sparked by an e-bike battery left dozens injured and prompted a rescue.

Rudy Giuliani not expected to face charges after raids

Federal prosecutors have notified a judge in New York that they do not plan to bring criminal charges against Rudy Giuliani in connection with a probe into his interactions with Ukrainian figures.

Legionnaires' disease killed 5 people at Manhattan nursing home

Five people died of Legionnaires’ disease over the summer at a New York City nursing home. The outbreak at Amsterdam Nursing Home was the city’s worst since 2015.

Gay men targeted in drugging and robbery attacks, 2 deaths possibly linked

There is concern that gay men are being targeted for robbery and assaults in Manhattan by an organized gang. Two deaths may be connected to the cases.

East Village community rallies around candy shop owner set to turn 90

The East Village community is raising money to make sure the owner of a beloved candy store set to turn 90 can stay in business as long as he likes.

NYC mom of gun violence victim reaches out to help prevent more tragedies

'Not Another Child,' an anti-gun violence organiation founded by Oresa Napper-Williams, opened their first office space Friday to continue their fight to prevent gun violence in the city.

American Airlines Flight 587 memorial held in Queens

On November 12, 2001, the plane, an Airbus A300-600, crashed into Belle Harbor, on the Rockaway Peninsula of Queens shortly after taking off from JFK International Airport, barely a month after the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Long Island charity feeds veterans in need

Cooking for Long Island Veterans is a nonprofit that delivers healthy meals and groceries to the doors of thousands of homebound veterans.

NYC break dancer sets sights on Olympics

Grace Choi, known as "Sunny," is a former gymnast who discovered that her true passion is break dancing. Sunny is aiming to make Team USA for the 2024 Olympics.

African migrants welcomed by Bronx religious leader

An Imam in the Bronx has been welcoming and housing migrants from Africa for a year and a half, until the city stepped in to help

NYPD kill gunman firing at them in Coney Island

NYPD officers in Brooklyn shot and killed an armed domestic violence suspect who police say fired at officers.

Judge halts pot dispensary licenses in parts of New York

A federal judge has temporarily blocked New York from issuing recreational marijuana dispensary licenses in Brooklyn and parts of upstate New York while a legal challenge to the state’s selection process is being considered.

Rockefeller Christmas Tree cut down and heading to NYC

The tree that will take center stage in Rockefeller Plaza for the 2022 holiday season was cut down on Thursday before being loaded onto a truck headed to Manhattan.

Tracking Nicole for NY and NJ impacts

The remnants of Hurricane Nicole are going to race up to the New York City area. Here is what you need to know.