Latest DOGE layoffs threaten lives, experts say

Mass firings at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are raising alarms among former agency heads and scientists, who warn the cuts could put lives at risk and hurt the U.S. economy.

Brooklyn community rallies to save beloved Buddies Coffee Shop

Buddies Coffee Shop in Williamsburg is facing possible relocation due to rising rent, but New Yorkers are rallying behind it after a viral TikTok video by its co-owner.

Queens weed shops spark outrage in Nassau County

Legal cannabis dispensaries in Queens are stirring controversy with officials in neighboring Hempstead and North Hempstead, where recreational marijuana sales are banned.

Gene Hackman death: What the investigation tells us so far

Questions continue to swirl as investigators probe the deaths of actor Gene Hackman, his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and one of their dogs.

Kingda Ka demolition: Six Flags' roller coaster brought down -- WATCH

Kingda Ka, a Six Flags' landmark that was once touted as the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world, was imploded on Friday in Jackson Township, NJ.

NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams mulling potential mayoral run

New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams has officially filed paperwork for a potential mayoral run, with sources saying she will make a final decision after her State of the City address next week.

Did ICE targeting change in 1st days of Trump administration?

Has ICE targeting of immigrants changed in the first days of the Trump administration? The answer: Yes and no.

Northern Lights in NY: Could the aurora borealis be visible tonight?

NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) said the Northern Lights may be visible in parts of New York state after a Geomagnetic Storm Warning was issued on Thursday.

Bronx girls’ Catholic School to close after 80 years: 'This is silencing young women'

Students and parents are reeling after Preston High School, a beloved all-girls Catholic school in the Throggs Neck section of the Bronx, announced it will be closing in June after nearly 80 years.

This NYC ice cream shop won’t tell you what flavor until you taste it

A new ice cream shop in New York City is making dessert a game of chance! Here's a look inside NYC's first flavored roulette ice cream shop in the East Village:

Protesters temporarily occupy Barnard College building over students' expulsion

A group of student protesters temporarily occupied a building on the campus of Barnard College, reportedly in opposition to the expulsion of two students who handed out flyers inside a Columbia University lecture.

Trump admin sets March 21 deadline for NY to end congestion pricing

The fight over NYC’s congestion pricing is heating up. The Trump administration has set a March 21 deadline for the MTA to shut down its congestion tolling system, but the MTA and Gov. Kathy Hochul aren't backing down.

Measles: Your questions answered

State health officials say the 2025 measles outbreak is the largest in the state in nearly 30 years. Here are some of the most common questions about the illness and the answers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

Texas child becomes first to die of measles in U.S. since 2015

Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.

Rapper BigXthaPlug arrested for marijuana possession in Arlington

Arlington police arrested rapper BigXthaPlug, whose real name is Xavier Landum, late Tuesday night after a traffic stop led to the discovery of marijuana and a firearm.