What is democratic socialism?: Policies, history, prominent members

The NYC mayoral race has democratic socialism on every voter's mind, given that it's the basis for frontrunner Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign. Here's a breakdown of the system's history and beliefs.

Relentless rain causes street flooding in NYC, LI

Relentless rain is flooding the streets of New York City and impacting afternoon and evening commutes.

NJ ICE raid: 46 people arrested in Avenel, DHS says

During the inspection, officers said they encountered 46 undocumented workers, about 22% of the warehouse’s workforce, and took them into custody.

Anchorage shaken as 5.4 earthquake strikes southern Alaska

The 5.4 quake struck just after 9:30 a.m. Alaska Time and was centered in a remote coastal area about 110 miles south of Anchorage.

Hochul declares state of emergency amid SNAP shutdown: What this means

New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency today and announced new actions in response to Trump administration's decision to strip food assistance from three million New Yorkers starting Nov. 1.

NYC Marathon 2025 guide: Map, start times, street closures, more

One of New York’s biggest events returns Sunday, celebrating endurance and community while closing major roads from Staten Island to Central Park. Here’s everything to know.

NYC weather: Heavy rain, storms, flooding threaten Thursday's evening commute l Forecast

Heavy rain, storms and gusty winds were possible in NYC, with flooding expected to impact the afternoon and evening commute. Here's a timeline and impacts to expect.

Vice President Vance, Erika Kirk speak at Turning Point USA event at Ole Miss

Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s wife, kicked off Turning Point USA’s “This Is the Turning Point" campus tour at the University of Mississippi and was joined by Vice President JD Vance.

3 monkeys still missing after truck crashes in Mississippi

A truck carrying 21 Rhesus macaques crashed on Interstate 59 in Mississippi, leading to several monkeys escaping and three remaining missing.

NYC Republican voters rally to Cuomo: New Quinnipiac poll released

A new Quinnipiac University poll reveals that former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has more support from Republican voters than the Republican nominee himself.

Federal Reserve issues 2nd rate cut of 2025

The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.

Candy recall in NY ahead of Halloween for allergen risk

A candy recall has been announced just ahead of Halloween after certain peanut butter and cashew bars distributed to New York retailers were found to contain undeclared nut allergens.