Watch: Smiling toddler gets stuck inside claw machine while parents aren't looking

It only took 15 seconds for 2-year-old Cooper to get stuck inside a claw machine while his parents were momentarily distracted. The smiling toddler didn’t seem to mind.

Light snow expected across NYC area Sunday night: Here's how much

Accumulating snow up to 2 inches is expected to fall across the NYC metro area, much of northeast New Jersey and most of Long Island, according to the National Weather Service.

ICE ramps up deportation push with 92,600 new beds in $38.3B expansion

ICE is ramping up its deportation push with plans for eight mega-centers capable of housing up to 10,000 detainees each, according to an internal agency memo.

Custodian arrested, found hiding in girls’ locker room during game at West Virginia high school: police

A custodian was discovered hiding in a girls’ locker room during a basketball game at Martinsburg High School, according to school district officials. Law enforcement responded and 29 charges have been filed.

DHS shutdown now in effect after Congress fails to reach funding deal

The Department of Homeland Security is now partially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline.

What’s open and closed on Presidents' Day 2026

With Presidents' Day falling on Monday, Feb. 16, many Americans are gearing up for a long weekend. Here's what's open and closed.

The typical American worker has just $955 saved for retirement, study shows

The median American worker has just $955 saved for retirement through a defined contribution plan like a 401(k) account, a new study found.

Child rescued from pond in Queens

A child was rescued from a pond in the Springfield Gardens section of Queens, the FDNY said.

Love is on the menu: Valentine’s Day 2026 food deals

There are lots of ways to celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14. Several sit-downs, fast-casual, and fast-food restaurants are offering food deals.

Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves two dead

Two people were killed and at least one other was injured in a shooting at South Carolina State University, prompting a campus lockdown and cancellation of Friday classes.

NY DMV offices to close Friday for system upgrade

All New York DMV offices will close at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, for a systemwide upgrade.

Trump admin. to release funding for Gateway Tunnel Project

Federal officials were expected to release millions in funding for the Gateway Tunnel project by Thursday afternoon after a federal court ordered the money be restored.