Some NYC beaches could face limited access due to lifeguard shortage

NYC beaches will officially open this Saturday for Memorial Day weekend, but access could be limited at some due to a lifeguard shortage.

Real estate investors snatching up record share of affordable homes, report finds

Real estate investors are buying U.S. homes at the fastest pace in nearly two years, according to new findings from Redfin. Here’s what’s driving this.

NYC to evict hundreds of migrants from shelters this week

Around 250 migrants are expected to be evicted this week in NYC if they haven't proven they faced extenuating circumstances to find new housing.

Diddy accused of NYC 2003 sexual assault in lawsuit

Crystal McKinney said she was a successful 22-year-old model when she met Sean “Diddy" Combs at a restaurant during Men’s Fashion Week in NYC.

What are nitazenes? Growing concerns over new opioids stronger than fentanyl

Health and law enforcement officials are sounding the alarm about the growing prevalence of nitazenes, a class of synthetic opioids even more powerful than fentanyl.

2 teens hospitalized after shooting in Brooklyn

Two 17-year-old boys have been hospitalized after being shot in Crown Heights, Brooklyn on Tuesday.

NYC beaches set to open for Memorial Day weekend

Beginning May 25, all city-run beaches across the five boroughs will be open and free to the public, through September 8.

Defense rests without Trump taking the witness stand in his New York hush money trial

Donald Trump’s legal team rested its case Tuesday in his hush money trial after calling just two witnesses and opting not to have the former president take the stand in his own defense.

NYC reopens Section 8 housing waitlist after 15 years - What you need to know

NYCHA will start accepting applications for the reopening of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program beginning June 3 and running until June 9.

Softball star honors legacy of 9/11 hero grandfather

Keira Corrigan honors her grandfather Captain James J. Corrigan, an FDNY 9/11 hero, as a student-athlete and advocate for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

69-year-old woman punched in apparent random NYC street attack

A 69-year-old woman was punched in the face in an apparent random attack on the Upper East Side in NYC, the NYPD said.

Cheez-It opening limited-time Cheez-In Diner in the Catskills

The 'Cheez-In Diner' will open in Woodstock, New York from May 20-26, and offer a menu entirely centered around Cheez-It crackers, with everything from savory dishes to desserts.

MTA announces 'new direction' with OMNY contractor

OMNY, the contactless fare payment system, was meant to be the wave of the future when the MTA introduced it five years ago, but since then, it's run into major roadblocks in NYC.