50+ sloths dead in failed Sloth World project; Florida leaders want accountability

Florida leaders and sloth experts are calling for more accountability over Sloth World after dozens of sloths connected to the previously planned attraction have died.

New Yorkers could get checks for up to $5,000 from the state thanks to this program

New York's Expedited Payment Program finds unclaimed money in things like old bank accounts and uncashed checks, and sends it back to its rightful owner. The state just increased the amount it can pay out at once.

Measles case confirmed in Nassau County child under 5

The Nassau County Department of Health said the case involves an unvaccinated child under 5-years-old. Officials confirmed it is the first reported measles case in the county since 2024.

3 killed, multiple critically injured in Inwood apartment fire

The flames broke out just before 12:30 a.m. inside a six-story mixed-use building on Dycker Street near Broadway in Inwood, according to the FDNY.

John Sterling, legendary Yankees broadcaster, dies at 87

John Sterling, the beloved radio play-by-play broadcaster who called Yankees games for parts of 36 seasons, has died at the age of 87.

At least 12 firefighters injured in East Elmhurst, Queens fire

FDNY units battled a multi-alarm fire at 26-26 93rd Street between Astoria Boulevard and 30th Avenue in the East Elmhurst section of Queens on Sunday, according to the department.

8 arrested during protest of ICE arrest near Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn

Several people are in custody after police say unruly crowds gathered on the streets of Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood following an arrest by ICE agents late Saturday night.

Man charged with stabbing 2 women to death on Long Island

Police discovered two women stabbed to death in Nassau County within hours of each other Friday morning.

Applications for Mamdani's free NYC child care program are now live

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced that applications for New York City's first free child care pilot program are now available.

Body discovered in rubble after Queens blast that injured officers

Officials said all known residents of the home have been accounted for, leading investigators to believe the body may be that of the suspect.