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.

TSA charging $45: How ConfirmID works for those without REAL ID

Travelers without REAL ID have been allowed through airport security with extra screening and a warning. That changes now.

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.

Trump plans to close Kennedy Center for 2 years starting July 4

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to close The Kennedy Center for two years beginning in July.

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.

What Trump’s next pick to lead the Federal Reserve means for your wallet

The Fed’s decision about rate cuts will shape the economy’s trajectory and how affordable life feels for millions of Americans in the new year.

Dunnellon Fire: Treated railroad ties burning in Marion County, officials say

A large stockpile of chemically-treated railroad ties caught fire on Sunday morning in Marion County, sending huge plumes of potentially irritating smoke into the air.

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.

Remembering Space Shuttle Columbia

On Feb. 1, 2003, NASA was once again dealing with tragedy when Space Shuttle Columbia and her crew of seven astronauts were lost after the shuttle broke apart during reentry.

ICE protests: Feds won’t interfere unless cities ask for help, Trump says

President Trump has said federal agents won’t interfere with protests in Democratic-run cities unless help is specifically requested, and is instructing ICE and Border Patrol agents to protect federal property.

Judge orders release of 5-year-old, father from Texas ICE facility

Judge Fred Biery called the Trump administration's deportation policy an "ill-conceived and incompetently-implemented government pursuit of daily deportation quotas."

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.

NJ earthquake: 2.4 magnitude quake reported in New Jersey

A small earthquake was reported in New Jersey on Friday as the region braces for more bitter cold and continues to clean up after this past weekend's snowstorm.

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.

Every state's median household income has increased since 1970 – except one

Is your state better off than it was 50 years ago? U.S. incomes are up since 1970, but not everywhere. A new report shows which states gained the most.