Jewish community mourns NY Israeli-American soldier killed in Hamas attack
A Jewish community in the New York City suburbs mourned the death of a young Israeli American soldier who Israeli authorities had believed was taken hostage following Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
NYC street closures for the 2024 Rockefeller Center tree lighting: LIST
The annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is just one day away. Here's a list of what streets will be closed during the ceremony:
What happens if Daniel Penny is found guilty?
What happens if Daniel Penny is found guilty? A variety of things could happen. Here's what to know.
Miss grabbing coffee on the Staten Island Ferry? The wait is over for NYC commuters
After a lengthy pandemic-induced hiatus, Staten Island Ferry commuters can soon look forward to their morning coffee and snacks while crossing New York Harbor.
Upper East Side 3-alarm fire leaves 1 dead, 6 firefighters injured: FDNY
A three-alarm fire broke out Tuesday evening at a six-story apartment building on the Upper East Side, leaving one civilian dead and six firefighters with minor injuries.
Queens man sentenced to 39 years for 2023 shooting of rookie NYPD officer
A man who shot a rookie NYPD officer in Queens in April of last year was sentenced on Monday, officials said.
IDF soldier, Long Island native confirmed dead in Oct. 7 attack
Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old from Long Island, was previously believed to be alive and held hostage by Hamas, but the IDF confirmed he was killed during the Oct. 7, 2023 attack.
Suffolk County ends red-light camera program
After 14 years, Suffolk County is pumping the brakes on its controversial red-light camera program.
Has New York City turned a corner in the migrant crisis?
New York City is reporting a decrease in migrants in shelters, but what does that really mean?
Gunfire erupts in busy NYC subway station
Gunfire erupted in Brooklyn's Borough Hall subway station on Monday afternoon, police said.
New York's population shrinks by 100K+ in 2023: Here's where they moved
The U.S. South attracted the most Americans to move to the region last year, including thousands of New Yorkers.
Here's how much snow NYC could see in December
Later this week, an Alberta Clipper will roll across the northern tier of the U.S., potentially bringing snow to New York City. Here's what you need to know, including a preview of December in NYC.
Missing Hawaii woman intentionally missed flight to NYC: police
Hannah Kobayashi intentionally missed her connecting flight from Los Angeles to New York City, according to the LAPD, but her family disagrees.
Long Island teen dies after collapsing at hockey game
A 17-year-old teenager on Long Island died after losing consciousness on the ice during an intermission at a hockey game, according to detectives.
New York lake-effect snowstorm dumps over 5 feet of snow in parts of state
A long-duration lake-effect snowstorm continued to pummel the Great Lakes region after dumping 3-5 feet of snow in cities across New York, paralyzing travel as people tried to get home after the busy Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting 2024: Street closures, how to watch and more
The countdown to the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in New York City is underway. Here's what you need to know about the annual event.
Protestors rally in Central Park after release of video showing Israeli-American hostage from NJ
A weekly rally in Central Park on Sunday, advocating for the release of all hostages, took on added significance following the release of a video by Hamas showing an Israeli-American hostage from New Jersey.
Sunday after Thanksgiving: TSA expects peak travel amid Great Lakes snowstorm
TSA expects Sunday to be the busiest travel day of the Thanksgiving holiday as parts of New York are covered in snow.
Legendary St. John’s basketball coach Lou Carnesecca dies at 99
Lou Carnesecca, the excitable St. John’s coach whose outlandish sweaters became an emblem of his team’s rousing Final Four run in 1985, has died at 99, just a few weeks shy of what would have been his 100th birthday.
Thanksgiving 2024: What's open and closed in NYC?
Most stores and attractions will be closed on Thanksgiving this year. Here’s what will be open and closed for Thanksgiving this year in New York City: