NYC mid-winter weather forecast: Were the groundhogs' predictions correct?

Groundhog Day kicked off with some disappointing news from Staten Island Chuck and Punxsutawney Phil, but do they align with our meteorologist's predictions?

Meaning behind a groundhog seeing its shadow

New Yorkers will soon look to an unlikely source for their long-range weather forecast: a groundhog.

How accurate is Groundhog Day? Punxsutawney Phil vs Staten Island Chuck

The most famous of these furry meteorologists is Punxsutawney Phil, but for New Yorkers, the real star of the show is Staten Island Chuck.

Brooklyn power outage leaves over 1,900 without service as crews work overnight

Crews in Brooklyn are working nonstop to restore power after thousands of customers lost electricity due to weather-related equipment damage earlier this week, according to Con Edison.

Woman accused of performing illegal 'BBL' in Brooklyn salon, causing deadly infection: DA

A high-risk medical procedure performed in a beauty salon in Brooklyn nearly killed a woman several years ago, and now another woman is facing assault charges for her alleged reckless actions.

Strong winds, dangerous cold linger as nor’easter snow largely misses NYC area

A coastal storm is bringing snow and strong winds to parts of New Jersey and Connecticut Sunday, while New York City sees limited accumulation as the system stays offshore.

Off-duty officer killed in DWI crash on Long Island: officials

A 20-year-old man was arrested after police say he was driving while intoxicated when he crashed into another vehicle, killing a local police officer.

Will snow hit or miss NYC? What to know for Nor'easter this weekend

A developing nor’easter could bring snow and strong winds to parts of New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend, while New York City may see limited accumulation if the storm stays offshore.

NJ Transit delays today due to disabled Amtrak train stuck in Hudson River Tunnel

A disabled Amtrak train in a Hudson River Tunnel is causing major NJ TRANSIT delays into and out of New York Penn Station, with service disruptions expected throughout the morning.

Judge rules federal prosecutors can’t seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione

A federal judge in New York dismissed a federal murder charge against Luigi Mangione on Friday, blocking prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the case tied to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Fallen cables from elevated J line damage parked cars, slow subway service in Brooklyn

Emergency crews responded in Brooklyn after cables fell from elevated J line tracks Friday morning, blocking part of a street and slowing trains during the early commute.

New evidence shows missing Long Island teen last seen on Manhattan Bridge

A nearby surveillance camera captured a splash in the water at about 7:10 p.m., and Medlin was never seen leaving the bridge via any pedestrian exits.

How does snow melt when temperatures are still below freezing?

Even with air temperatures below freezing, snow and ice can still melt. Here’s why warm sun, ground heat and humidity matter more than the thermometer number.