Tenants of 'worst landlord in NYC' demand ownership of Washington Heights buildings

Tenants of two buildings owned by New York City's “worst landlord" rallied against “deplorable living conditions" on Monday in the fight to own their apartments.

Gaza protesters plan to target NYC museums Monday

Pro-Palestinian protesters plan host a "Citywide Day of Rage for Gaza" targeting museums throughout NYC Monday evening, according to the group Within Our Lifetime.

1st case of sexually-transmitted form of ringworm reported in US

The rare, sexually-transmitted fungal infection can take months to clear up, even with treatment, health officials warned. Here's what know.

Bill would rename Christopher Street-Sheridan Square subway stop after Stonewall

A Manhattan subway station would be renamed to commemorate the Stonewall riots that galvanized the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, under a new bill approved by state lawmakers.

Airbnb renters-turned-squatters refuse to vacate property unless evicted: court docs

An Airbnb host in Durham, North Carolina, filed a complaint in court against renters-turned-squatters after they refused to vacate the property until they received an order of eviction, according to court documents.

NYCHA Section 8 housing application deadline: What you need to know

The application window for New York City's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program waitlist opened for the first time in nearly 15 years.

Long Island school district installs vape detectors in middle school bathrooms

Vape detectors were installed at Lindenhurst Middle School that can pick up nicotine and THC, as well as sound to notify officials of fights or bullying.

2 dead, 1 injured after Queens shootings: NYPD

Two men, aged 27 and 33, were found dead and a 52-year-old woman was injured after a series of shootings in Queens on Saturday night.

Screaming hairy armadillo pups welcomed at New Orleans zoo

As the name suggests, screaming hairy armadillos have hair covering part of their bodies and they let out a “loud-pitched squeal” if they feel threatened.

NYC National Puerto Rican Day Parade: Street closures guide

The event will span 35 blocks featuring the best in Puerto Rican music, dance and culture. Here are the street closures you should be aware of.

Teton Pass, section of highway in Wyoming, collapses in mudslide

A large section of Teton Pass mountain highway in Wyoming collapsed in a mudslide, closing a main artery to Jackson Hole as summer tourism season starts.

Shark attack off Hawaii's Oahu island leaves woman seriously hurt

Also Friday, reported back-to-back shark attacks led authorities to temporarily close beaches to swimmers in Walton County, on the Florida Panhandle.

Watch: Vermont bear rescued after weeks-long ordeal with head stuck in bucket

For about a month, residents of Enosburgh had been regularly encountering a bear with an old metal milk can firmly stuck around its neck, Vermont Fish & Wildlife said.