Times Square ball to drop 8 times for July 4 celebration: Details
Organizers say the rolling sequence is designed to create a nearly 24-hour, coast-to-coast celebration tied to the country’s 250th anniversary.
Organizers say the rolling sequence is designed to create a nearly 24-hour, coast-to-coast celebration tied to the country’s 250th anniversary.
NYC to host massive ship parade for America’s 250th birthday: Here's when
The celebration will coincide with another major global event: a FIFA World Cup semifinal match scheduled for July 5, at MetLife Stadium in nearby New Jersey, adding to what is expected to be an exceptionally busy week for the region.
The celebration will coincide with another major global event: a FIFA World Cup semifinal match scheduled for July 5, at MetLife Stadium in nearby New Jersey, adding to what is expected to be an exceptionally busy week for the region.
The invasive insects and rodents of greatest concern in NY, NJ for 2026: Pest control experts
Invasive pests are a growing concern across New York and New Jersey. Experts say some are harder to control once they take hold. Here’s what to watch for.
Invasive pests are a growing concern across New York and New Jersey. Experts say some are harder to control once they take hold. Here’s what to watch for.
Sloth World: Warehouse lacked proper permits for animals; 'stop work' order issued by county
The warehouse on International Drive where 31 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando reportedly died was not permitted to have animals or wildlife of any kind, FOX 35 has learned.
The warehouse on International Drive where 31 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando reportedly died was not permitted to have animals or wildlife of any kind, FOX 35 has learned.
‘Stop, stop, stop’: Firefighter heard warning before deadly LaGuardia crash, NTSB report says
An NTSB report reveals a firefighter heard a “stop" warning before a deadly LaGuardia runway crash, but didn’t realize it was directed at the truck.
An NTSB report reveals a firefighter heard a “stop" warning before a deadly LaGuardia runway crash, but didn’t realize it was directed at the truck.
Flesh-eating bacteria that could kill in 2 days found in Long Island waters: report
Health experts are on alert after the discovery of a highly lethal flesh-eating bacteria that has a 20% mortality rate within just 48 hours.
Health experts are on alert after the discovery of a highly lethal flesh-eating bacteria that has a 20% mortality rate within just 48 hours.
3 neighbors stabbed in Queens after argument, NYPD report
Three people in Queens were stabbed after a verbal dispute, according to the NYPD.
Three people in Queens were stabbed after a verbal dispute, according to the NYPD.
Father, son arrested after explosive chemicals stash found at Long Island home
What began as an investigation into antisemitic vandalism at a Long Island high school quickly escalated into a bomb squad emergency, resulting in explosive charges for a father and his teenage son.
What began as an investigation into antisemitic vandalism at a Long Island high school quickly escalated into a bomb squad emergency, resulting in explosive charges for a father and his teenage son.
Arrest made in Queens street takeover where suspects jumped on police cruiser, cars spun around ring of fire
Police say an arrest has been made in the chaotic Queens street takeover where cars spun around a ring of fire and suspects jumped on a police cruiser.
Police say an arrest has been made in the chaotic Queens street takeover where cars spun around a ring of fire and suspects jumped on a police cruiser.
Baby found abandoned in a stroller in Times Square. Police say they know who the father is
Police say they know who the father is in the case of a baby found alone in Times Square, but he has not been located.
Police say they know who the father is in the case of a baby found alone in Times Square, but he has not been located.
1 dead, 1 injured in Hell’s Kitchen stabbing, suspect rides away on bike
Two men were stabbed in Hell’s Kitchen early morning, leaving one dead and another hospitalized as the suspect fled on a bike.
Two men were stabbed in Hell’s Kitchen early morning, leaving one dead and another hospitalized as the suspect fled on a bike.
NYPD detectives in viral arrest video didn't have body cameras, used WhatsApp to call for backup
New video from the now-viral arrest of a man in a Brooklyn liquor store last week is raising questions about NYPD procedure, as it appears to show officers relying on WhatsApp to communicate during the altercation, not police radios.
New video from the now-viral arrest of a man in a Brooklyn liquor store last week is raising questions about NYPD procedure, as it appears to show officers relying on WhatsApp to communicate during the altercation, not police radios.
Judge temporarily suspends plans for homeless intake site in East Village
A judge temporarily halted plans to move a homeless intake shelter to the East Village.
A judge temporarily halted plans to move a homeless intake shelter to the East Village.
NYC Public Schools push first day to September 10 next school year
New York City Public Schools released the 2026-27 school calendar this week, listing Thursday, Sept. 10, as students' unusually late first day back in the classroom.
New York City Public Schools released the 2026-27 school calendar this week, listing Thursday, Sept. 10, as students' unusually late first day back in the classroom.
NYC Councilman Chi Ossé arrested, charged after eviction protest in Brooklyn
New York City Council Member Chi Ossé was arrested while protesting an elderly woman's eviction in Brooklyn on Wednesday morning.
New York City Council Member Chi Ossé was arrested while protesting an elderly woman's eviction in Brooklyn on Wednesday morning.
NYC bill would limit minor social media use to 1 hour every day
New York City Council is currently debating a bill that would strictly limit minors' social media usage to just one hour per day.
New York City Council is currently debating a bill that would strictly limit minors' social media usage to just one hour per day.
Queens street takeover: 8 suspects still wanted as new photos released
Police have released new photos as they continue to search for individuals involved in a reckless street takeover that caused mayhem in Queens this past weekend.
Police have released new photos as they continue to search for individuals involved in a reckless street takeover that caused mayhem in Queens this past weekend.
1-year-old girl abandoned in stroller in Times Square; police looking for father
Authorities are urgently searching for the parents of a 1-year-old girl who was found completely alone in a stroller late Tuesday night in the heart of Times Square.
Authorities are urgently searching for the parents of a 1-year-old girl who was found completely alone in a stroller late Tuesday night in the heart of Times Square.
Residents sue to block relocation of homeless intake site to East Village
A plan to move Manhattan’s long-standing homeless intake center to the East Village faces a lawsuit and community opposition, aiming to block the relocation before its May 1 start.
A plan to move Manhattan’s long-standing homeless intake center to the East Village faces a lawsuit and community opposition, aiming to block the relocation before its May 1 start.
Resorts World Casino plans to open NYC's first full-scale casino next week
Resorts World plans to open its expanded, full-scale casino in Queens on April 28, pending final approval and testing from the New York Gaming Commission.
Resorts World plans to open its expanded, full-scale casino in Queens on April 28, pending final approval and testing from the New York Gaming Commission.