Snow, icy mix possible Tuesday night in NYC area; monitoring next potential storm

A winter system is expected to move through the NYC area later on Tuesday, as meteorologists monitor a larger storm system that could impact parts of the country on Presidents' Day.

American optimism drops to record low in new poll

How optimistic are you about the future? New polling found that Americans’ hope for their future is at an all-time low.

Fire crews battle fire at home in Bergenfield, NJ

It is unclear when the fire broke out or what may have caused it. There is also no word yet on injuries.

Lake Erie ice crack forming: See video

Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.

1 dead, 9 injured in Queens house fire: FDNY

Nine people have been injured in a 4-alarm fire in Elmhurst, Queens, according to the FDNY.

Eric Adams fined $4K over whistles on reporters’ chairs, citing Cuomo

The board said Adams had staff put whistles on reporters’ chairs at a press event last year; he said they were meant to help female reporters feel safer questioning ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Clemency vs. pardon: Ghislaine Maxwell appeals for clemency from Trump

Ghislaine Maxwell indicated she’ll testify about Trump and Clinton – but only if she’s granted clemency. Here’s what we know.

Musk says SpaceX shifting focus to 'self-growing city' on moon before Mars push

Elon Musk said Sunday that SpaceX is shifting its near-term priorities away from Mars and toward building what he described as a "self-growing city" on the moon, citing faster timelines and strategic urgency.

These NYC area schools were named among top universities in the world

Time Magazine recently released its list of the "World's Top Universities of 2026," featuring schools from New York and New Jersey.

How people treat their pets is a good indicator of how they treat others, study finds

When it comes to relationships, a new study by Rover finds that pets are the ultimate green flag and how someone treats their pet is how they will treat others.

NJ school district delays opening Monday amid extreme cold

The National Weather Service issued rare extreme cold warnings for New York City, with similarly frigid conditions impacting parts of New Jersey.

Montefiore nurses win staffing improvements as NYC strike continues

Still, the NYSNA says that hospitals have spent heavily on temporary staff, while continuing to pay for replacement nurses instead of settling contracts.