Want to live to be over 100? These states have the most centenarians
See the map of where the most centenarians live in the United States. There’s more than 80,000 of them, according to 2020 census data.
Federal funding for NYC subway, NY-NJ rail projects on hold: Here’s why
The Trump administration paused a $292 million federal mega grant for major infrastructure projects impacting New York and New Jersey commuters, due to concerns over "unconstitutional DEI principles."
The 10 invasive land-living species of greatest concern for New York State
From tree-killing beetles to plants that cause burns, New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is warning about invasive species that are altering the state’s landscapes and ecosystems.
Border Patrol agents seize 52 lbs. of meth hidden in tire at US-Mexico border
Two people, a U.S. citizen and a Mexican national, were arrested.
New Jersey lottery players lands $600,000 from scratch-off game ticket
A Bergen County player scored a $600,000 win on a New Jersey Lottery Scratch-Off ticket, officials announced Monday.
Part of Bronx building partially collapses after explosion
A building partially collapsed on Wednesday morning in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, with reports of a gas explosion in the ventilation shaft connected to the boiler in the building.
Sheff G turns himself in at Brooklyn court for 5-year prison sentence
Sheff G surrendered to authorities in Brooklyn State Supreme Court on Wednesday to begin serving a five-year prison sentence.
Government shutdown starts: Here's what closes during a shutdown
The U.S. government shut down early Wednesday morning after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Here’s what it means for federal workers, key services, and everyday Americans.
Government Shutdown 2025: Dems vote down Republican funding bill
Senate Democrats voted down a Republican funding bill to keep the government open Tuesday evening; with this development, the federal government will shut down just past midnight on Wednesday.
5 homes collapse as hurricanes slam North Carolina’s Outer Banks
Five unoccupied homes have collapsed and been swept into the Atlantic Ocean along North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Top issues for Staten Island voters: Affordability, public transportation, crime
Which issues are Staten Island voters most concerned about?
MTA approves price hike for subway tickets, LIRR and Metro-North fares
The price of tickets for New York City subways, the LIRR and the Metro-North will all increase in a few months.
SNAP benefits increasing Oct. 1: here are the new amounts in New Jersey
New Jersey households enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see larger monthly benefits starting tomorrow, Oct. 1, under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual cost-of-living update.
ICE agents accused of shoving journalists, 1 injured: Reports
One reporter had to be taken out of the building on a stretcher, according to eyewitnesses.
SNAP benefits increasing Oct. 1: here are the new amounts in New York
New York households enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see larger monthly benefits starting tomorrow, Oct. 1, under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual cost-of-living update.
More traffic for Long Island Expressway drivers as Clean Pass program ends
Long Island Expressway drivers should brace for more traffic starting October 1.
Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto fuel rip current dangers along East Coast
Officials are warning people along the East Coast about rip currents, which are being produced by swells from both Hurricane Imelda and Hurricane Humberto.
Taylor Swift celebrates 'The Life of a Showgirl' release with NYC pop-up
Taylor Swift's 12th album "The Life of a Showgirl," drops on Oct. 3. New York City will be celebrating the release all this week with a pop-up event.
MTA worker stabbed in the neck on Brooklyn subway tracks; suspect fled down tunnel
An MTA worker was stabbed in the neck while on the subway tracks inside a Crown Heights station, the NYPD said.
Steve Cohen’s casino proposal near Citi Field gets approval
A community advisory board has approved the idea of opening a casino next to Citi Field in Queens.