University of Michigan commencement interrupted by Pro-Palestine protesters

Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags during the University of Michigan’s commencement, as student demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war collided with the annual pomp-and-circumstance of graduation ceremonies.

NYC fireworks guide 2024: Where can I see them this summer?

Looking to see fireworks light up the sky this summer in NYC? Here's a list of legal fireworks displays that were issued permits by the Fire Department.

NYPD dismantle pro-Palestinian encampments at NYU, The New School

Members of the NYPD arrived at NYU, as well as The New School in Greenwich Village, to disperse the pro-Palestinian encampments on the campuses, at the request of the NYC universities.

NYC Five Boro Bike Tour 2024: Street closures

The TD Five Boro Bike Tour is making its return to NYC this Sunday, May 5th. Here's what roads and bridges will be closed for the event.

ELIJA Farm grows opportunities for adults with autism on Long Island

ELIJA Farm on Long Island is working to create an inclusive space where autistic people can learn valuable job skills while helping others.

NYC opens first pet-friendly homeless shelter in the Bronx

New York City has opened its first pet-friendly homeless shelter, meaning that people in need of shelter will no longer have to give up their pets to find a place to stay.

Several NYC-area Catholic schools set to close by end of school year

Four Catholic schools in the city and one in Westchester will all be closing down at the end of the year, with officials blaming declining enrollment, along with other factors.

US pickle shortage tied to extreme weather in Mexico

The U.S. imports over a million tons of fresh cucumbers a year. Mexico is the second largest exporter of cucumbers in the world.

Columbia University urging more diverse blood donors amidst shortages

Columbia University and the American Red Cross are trying to raise awareness about the need for more diverse blood donors as blood donation shortages continue nationwide.

NYPD defends decision not to disclose accidental gunshot during Columbia protest response

NYPD officials are defending their decision to initially keep quiet about a potentially dangerous accident that happened as officers cleared pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University this week when a sergeant accidentally fired his gun into a dark office.

Light the Night: How you can honor fallen firefighters this weekend

This weekend marks the 25th anniversary of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.

Oldest living Kentucky Derby winner still charming at 30

Silver Charm still has that folksy charm at age 30, happy among good old friends and helping one man care for retired racehorses – famous or not.

17-year-old girl stabbed to death in the Bronx: NYPD

The victim, identified as Emery Mizell, was stabbed in the chest, police said. She was rushed to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Chinatown small businesses fear economic hit from congestion pricing

Small businesses in Manhattan's Chinatown say they fear congestion pricing could worsen things for business owners who have yet to bounce back from COVID-19.