New Year's Eve: Here's who's performing in Times Square

Before the ball drops, revelers in New York City can spend the waning hours of New Year's Eve watching performers celebrate the beginning of 2025. Here's who's performing this year in Times Square.

NYC congestion pricing countdown: Map, toll information, discounts and more

The start of congestion pricing in NYC is just under a week away. Here's everything drivers need to know, including a map, toll prices, toll hours and exemptions.

Jimmy Carter dies at 100: NY, NJ leaders react to death of former president

Following The Carter Center's announcement that former U.S. President Jimmy Carter passed away on Dec. 29, 2024, New York politicians and state leaders rallied support around the Carter family and offered their condolences.

Jimmy Carter: The first ‘green’ president

Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.

Countdown to New Year 2025: Times Square hosts confetti test run

On Sunday, organizers of the Times Square holiday tradition conducted a practice confetti drop at Broadway Plaza, between 45th and 46th Streets, to ensure the confetti meets their standards.

Charles Dolan, HBO and Cablevision founder, dies at 98

Charles F. Dolan, who founded some of the most prominent U.S. media companies including Home Box Office Inc. and Cablevision Systems Corp., has died at age 98, according to a news report.

Poll: Most Americans rate 2024 a 6 out of 10

As 2024 is coming to an end, most Americans rated the year a 6.1 out of 10, according to a Talker Research poll.

Woman dead, two injured after taxi jumps sidewalk in Queens: NYPD

One woman is dead, and two others are hurt after a taxi careened down a sidewalk in Queens on Saturday, police said.

Ex-NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey denies sexual misconduct allegations

Former NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey's lawyer denied allegations of sexual misconduct at a press conference, calling them retaliatory and alleging that they are tied to an internal investigation into his accuser.

Final crystal triangles installed on Times Square ball ahead of New Year's Eve

The last of the crystal triangles that make up this year’s Times Square New Year’s Eve ball have been installed, marking the first time in 10 years that all 2,688 were replaced at once.

NYC's congestion pricing begins January 5: Which drivers are eligible for discounts?

Some drivers could qualify for a discount that reduces the congestion toll by 50%, while drivers with disabilities or health conditions that prevent them from using mass transit could apply for a "disability exemption."

When does the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree come down?

Still haven't seen the Rockefeller Christmas Tree? The good news is, you'll have plenty of time after Christmas.