Bounty hunters could target migrants under proposed Mississippi bill

A proposed bill in Mississippi proposes certifying bounty hunters to support the Trump administration’s illegal immigration crackdown on a local level.

NYPD, MTA join forces to combat ghost plates in NYC

The NYPD, MTA, and New York State Police are cracking down on vehicles with ghost plates—obstructed, altered, or fake license plates—in a coordinated operation at the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel.

NY state trooper turns himself in after Southern State Parkway shooting

New York State trooper, Thomas Mascia, who said he was shot during an October traffic stop on Long Island, turned himself into police Monday morning.

Woman pushed into NYC subway train entering station; man arrested

The 23-year-old woman was standing on the A train platform when she was pushed into the side of the subway car as it pulled into the station.

Teenager stabbed in the leg at Brooklyn subway station: NYPD

A teenager was stabbed in the leg when he was approached by four men at a subway station in Brooklyn on Sunday, police said.

Department of Veterans Affairs says 60 DEI employees put on leave

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday that it has completed its initial implementation of President Donald Trump’s executive order mandating an end to diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government.

Brooklyn Israeli restaurant vandalized with antisemitic graffiti

A long-standing Israeli restaurant in a Brooklyn neighborhood was vandalized and defaced with anti-Israel messages on Sunday, police said.

Trump latest: Colombia retaliation; Palestinian refugee comments

President Trump has ordered tariffs and visa restrictions be imposed on Colombia in retaliation for not accepting two deportation flights.

ICE arrests begin in metro Atlanta, spokesperson says

After rumors swirled online about ICE raids in Georgia, it has been confirmed that searches are underway as of Jan. 26, 2025.

Explore NYC for free: List of top no-cost activities in every borough

Finding free activities in New York City feels like hitting the jackpot, as the city is quite expensive. See our list for free things you can do in the area:

Brooklyn fire leaves approximately 10 families displaced, 4 people injured: FDNY

Four people were hurt and approximately 10 families have been displaced after a four-alarm fire broke out in Brooklyn on Saturday night, according to the FDNY.

Iconic Theater District restaurant reopens, welcoming Broadway fans again

An iconic restaurant in the Theater District that hosted Broadway legends like Joan Rivers and Steven Sondheim is now open again for business.

NYC is getting a new area code

The state says there's a need for more telephone numbers due to population growth in the New York City metro area.