Wildfires latest: NYS Parks employee killed, air quality alerts remain in effect

A New York State parks employee died Saturday while battling a wildfire in Orange County, one of several blazes in the New York metro area to break out recently amid drought conditions.

Veterans Day 2024 ultimate guide: NYC parade, deals, freebies, and more

From parades to deals and freebies, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Veterans Day this year in New York City. Here's what you need to know:

When we'll find out if Trump's hush money conviction stands

A Manhattan judge is poised to decide whether to uphold Donald Trump's hush money verdict or dismiss it on presidential immunity grounds.

Veterans Day 2024: America's most patriotic cities

A new study ranks U.S. cities with a patriotism score based on commitment to their veteran communities.

MTA bus crash in Queens leaves 3 injured after driver’s medical episode

Three people were injured when a bus crashed after an MTA driver suffered a medical episode in Queens on Sunday morning, MTA officials said.

Veterans Day 2024: Deals and discounts in NYC

To thank and honor veterans, organizations and businesses in New York City are offering discounts and free admission to attractions for Veterans Day. Here are some places with promotions this year:

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives in New York City

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrived in New York City on Saturday, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Big Apple.

American nurse, 31, killed while vacationing in Budapest

Hungarian officials have a 37-year-old suspect in custody, who is said to have divulged details of the Oregon woman's death.

Escaped monkeys update: 1 safe, 42 still loose

Officials say one of 43 monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina has been recovered unharmed.

NYC subway ‘Therapy Wall’ offers commuters a place to vent post-election

The 2024 presidential election has stirred strong emotions, and New Yorkers are finding relief on the "Subway Therapy" wall in Greenwich Village.

FDNY battling brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park

Firefighters are battling a two-alarm fire in Prospect Park. So far, no injuries have been reported.

Democrats urged to refocus after Trump makes major gains in NY

Donald Trump received the highest share of votes for a Republican in New York since 1988, prompting major soul-searching from state Democrats.

Brooklyn man charged with insurance fraud in staged car crash caught on dashcam

A Brooklyn man has been charged with staging a car accident for insurance fraud purposes last month in a case that received wide publicity after the victim shared dashboard camera footage of the crash on the Belt Parkway.

Upper West Side shooting suspect arrested, charged: police

A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with Thursday’s shooting on the Upper West Side, according to police.

NJ brush fire along Palisades Interstate Parkway sends smoke into NYC

A large brush fire near New Jersey’s Palisades Interstate Parkway sent thick smoke across the Hudson River into parts of New York City and Westchester.

Mahwah, NJ police save driver after fiery crash: VIDEO

A man who crashed into a tractor-trailer on the shoulder of I-287 in Mahwah, NJ, owes his life to two police officers who rushed to the scene and pulled him out of his SUV.

What's the future of NYC congestion pricing after Trump's win?

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who paused the program earlier this year – citing affordability concerns – has yet to indicate when or if she will resume the initiative.