A look inside NYC’s oldest independent bookstore

Tucked away on East 59th Street, across from Bloomingdale’s, is Argosy Book Store, the oldest independent bookstore in the five boroughs of NYC.

Driver in Brooklyn crash that killed mom, 2 kids set to be arraigned

Miriam Yarimi, the woman accused of causing a two-car crash on Ocean Parkway that killed a mother and her two children as they crossed a street in Brooklyn, is expected to be arraigned this week.

Photos of home in Connecticut captivity case released by police

Police in Waterbury, Connecticut have released over 100 disturbing photos from inside the home where Kimberly Sullivan allegedly held her stepson captive for nearly two decades.

NJ Sen. Cory Booker sets a record with marathon Senate speech

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker has held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted more than 25 hours. He set the historic mark to show Democrats’ resistance to President Donald Trump’s sweeping actions.

Trump’s incoming auto tariffs raise concerns among US car owners

President Donald Trump is expected to announce a 25% tariff on auto imports beginning Thursday, with taxes on fully-imported cars kicking off at midnight.

Judge rejects Trump administration’s bid to move Mahmoud Khalil’s legal case to Louisiana

A federal judge has rejected a Trump administration bid to move Mahmoud Khalil’s legal case to Louisiana. The judge ruled Tuesday that the case of the Columbia protester should stay in New Jersey.

Outdoor dining returns to NYC, but confusion and red tape remains

Outdoor dining is officially back in New York City, but with a new set of seasonal rules and plenty of confusion. Restaurant owners say the updated program—requiring permits and liquor license alterations—is expensive and unclear.

Mass layoffs begin at HHS, CDC, NIH, FDA

Lines of HHS employees arrived at work Tuesday to see if they still had a job, by checking if their badges still worked.

Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for back-to-back shootings in Tompkins Square Park

Waldemar Alverio, 38, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to two shootings in Tompkins Square Park that occurred just five days apart in March 2024.

The Real ID deadline is next month: Here's what New Yorkers need to know

Starting May 7, anyone flying domestically or entering secure federal facilities in the United States will need a REAL ID, Enhanced ID, or passport.

Brett Gardner's son may have died from carbon monoxide poisoning: authorities

Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner, may have died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning, authorities in Costa Rica announced on Monday.

NYC begins enforcing fines for not composting: Details

NYC will begin on Tuesday enforcing fines for non-compliance with its citywide composting program.

NYC's new composting rules spark outrage from landlords

Landlords say the new law is unfair, arguing they can’t control tenant behavior but are still liable for violations.

Crash on Ocean Parkway: Driver arrested after mom, 2 kids killed while crossing Brooklyn street

The NYPD arrested Miriam Yarimi, the woman accused of causing a Saturday two-car crash on Ocean Parkway that killed a mother and her two children as they crossed a street in Brooklyn.

Epic Universe National Tour: 30-foot Chronos to visit 4 US cities; here's where, when

As the anticipation builds for the grand opening of Universal's Epic Universe in May 2025, some people will be able to get an early look at the new Florida theme park.