Zohran Mamdani begins his term as NYC mayor with an historic swearing in

Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class. 

Your 2026 tax guide: All the changes to know before filing

New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.

These New York laws take effect in 2026

Several new NY laws will take effect in 2026. Here’s a breakdown of the major changes.

These Connecticut laws take effect in 2026

Several new laws in CT are taking effect in 2026, including minimum wage increases. Here's a look at some of them that could impact your life.

These New Jersey laws take effect in 2026

NJ is set to enact a slate of new laws in 2026, including a small bump to the Garden State's minimum wage and a toll increase on Delaware River bridges.

Here's how much New York's minimum wage will increase by in 2026

NY's minimum wage is set to rise again on Jan. 1, 2026, marking the latest increase in the state’s multiyear schedule.

WATCH: Zohran Mamdani's full speech at his NYC mayoral inauguration

Zohran Mamdani hosted what his team called the "Inauguration of a New Era," a public swearing-in ceremony and citywide celebration on Thursday afternoon.

Bexar County, Texas, missing teens: 1 found dead, 1 still missing, 1 found safe

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.

$20K reward for missing Native American woman: Humboldt County sheriff

The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to the location of a Native American woman last seen three decades ago.

Wild video shows speeding car going airborne, ejects driver into backyard pool

Surveillance video from a home in Nevada captured a dramatic crash in which a speeding car barreled through a concrete backyard wall, went airborne, and ejected its driver into a private swimming pool

Here's who’s performing in Times Square for New Year’s Eve

From music legend Diana Ross to hip-hop star 50 Cent, performers across New York and beyond will help usher in the new year with live sets throughout the night.

Snow possible during NYE celebrations; parts of Long Island could see up to 2 inches

Snow is possible in NYC on Wednesday night, just in time for New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square, as a fast-moving clipper system passes through the Northeast.

MN distributor recalls hundreds of food, drugstore products after rodent, feces contamination

The FDA says the facility was operating under insanitary conditions after finding the presence of rodents, rodent urine and bird droppings in areas where medical devices, drugs, human food, pet food and cosmetic products were held.

Police respond to reports of shot fired at Willowbrook Mall

The Wayne Police Department is investigating an incident of a gunshot reportedly being fired at Willowbrook Mall earlier tonight, Dec. 30.