Part of crane falls onto Brooklyn building's roof

Part of a crane boom fell onto the roof of a building in Brooklyn on Monday afternoon, the FDNY said.

Gov. Tim Walz on Harris VP pick: ‘I’m not interviewing for anything’

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responded to questions from reporters on whether he could be picked as a running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris as her team reportedly narrows down the list of candidates.  

Broadway in Bryant Park: Full lineup of free 'Picnic Performances' festival

Bryant Park Picnic Performances is a free outdoor festival showcasing the best of NYC. Here's the full lineup of performances for the rest of the summer.

Massive 16-Foot pigeon sculpture to perch on NYC's High Line. Here's when

The NYC High Line announced a 16-foot-tall sculpture of a pigeon cast in aluminum will be on display in October of this year to Spring 2026.

Controversial park fence near Penn Station, NJ, reportedly displaces homeless, residents

In Newark’s Ironbound section, Peter Francisco Park now sits behind a locked 8-foot iron fence on Ferry Street in order to prevent people from congregating near the monument.

Apple River stabbing: Nicolae Miu sentenced to prison

Nicolae Miu has been sentenced for killing Isaac Schuman and injuring several others in a stabbing on the Apple River on July 30, 2022.

Human remains found in wooded area behind Long Island shopping center

Human remains were discovered in a Long Island wooded area behind a shopping center on Dibblee Drive in East Garden City, police said.

Here’s why thousands of dead fish are stinking up this NJ town

A rotten smell has been filling the air in Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ, as thousands of dead fish are filling one lagoon and attracting tons of seagulls. Here's what officials are saying.

Earthquake in NJ today rattles parts of state: Did you feel it?

Parts of NJ were rattled by an earthquake on Wednesday morning, according to the USGS, who said the quake was centered around 3.1 miles east of Califon in Hunterdon County.

Long Island home prices surge: Here are 3 factors that could lower them

If you're looking to buy a home, and you're on a budget, you may want to steer clear of Long Island. Here are three things that could drive prices down.

Bronx Rep. Torres introduces 'BODEGA Act' to fund stronger security measures

Bronx Congressman Ritchie Torres is rolling out new legislation aimed at supporting NYC bodega workers in his district and across the country.

NYC MTA worker slashed during subway attack in Queens

An MTA worker was slashed inside a NYC subway station in Jamaica, Queens, the NYPD said. The attack happened aboard a stationary F train that was stopped at the 179th Street station.

NYC adding lifeguards to beaches during heat waves after recent drownings

New York City is introducing a new emergency response that will add dozens of lifeguards to the city's beaches during a heat wave in order to prevent more drownings.

Second Avenue subway gets $54M infusion from Gov. Hochul, critics call it 'drop in the ocean'

The Second Avenue Subway expansion received $54M in funding from Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday, but critics say that the money is 'a drop in the ocean' compared to the project's projected $7.7B cost.

3-year-old boy hospitalized after fall from window in Brooklyn

A 3-year-old boy has been hospitalized after falling out of a fifth-floor window in Brooklyn on Tuesday evening.

Firearm, propane tank found in vehicle near White House; suspect arrested

Several streets in front of the White House were temporarily closed Tuesday due to police activity involving a reported firearm and propane tank in a vehicle.