Lottery winner! NYC resident claims $2 million Powerball prize

NYC has another multimillionaire! An Army veteran from New York City won a $2 million Powerball prize from a ticket purchased online at Jackpot.com, lottery officials announced.

Co-workers leave Colorado man behind on mountain summit during office retreat

An injured Colorado man weathered a storm and survived a night alone on a mountain after his co-workers left him behind during an office retreat, rescue officials said Sunday.

NYC Labor Day traffic, parking rules, best and worst times to travel: Forecast

Going away for Labor Day weekend? AAA says airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are all expected to be packed for the long holiday weekend. Here are some tips for those traveling this weekend:

NYC Winter Forecast 2024: Top almanacs' conflicting outlooks on temps, snow

Both boast high accuracy in their forecasts, but this year, they’ve predicted nearly "polar" opposite winters in many spots, including the NYC area. Here's what their outlooks are saying.

California bubble entertainer cited for 'fluid littering'

A California Navy veteran, who makes a living entertaining kids with giant bubbles, is facing a court date after receiving a citation for  what the city of San Diego calls "fluid littering."   

Bronx bodega delivery workers targeted in string of robberies

A new, brazen robbery scheme is targeting Bronx bodega delivery workers by placing orders and then ambushing the drivers, stealing their food, money and transportation.

Sloth fever warning: What New Yorkers should know about the Oropouche Virus

U.S. health officials say more than 20 people returning to the U.S. from Cuba were infected with the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever.

Punk band singer embarks on 'terrorizing' spree in Yosemite area: sheriff

The lead singer of a punk band allegedly embarked on a “terrorizing trek" in Yosemite National Park, which started when he walked up to a pregnant waitress and put his hand on her stomach and threatened to take her baby, according to the Mariposa County Sheriff. 

Noisiest city in the world: Where does NYC rank?

It appears New York City is living up to the city that never sleeps. Here's where NYC ranks in the noisiest-city in the world study:

NYC public school students to receive meals: Here's what is being offered

Good news for all students, breakfast, lunch and afterschool meals are free to all NYC public school students during the 2024-2025 school year. Here's what is being offered:

How much are New York parents spending on school supplies?

With the start of school just around the corner, parents are hitting the stores to get all the supplies their kids need for the school year. Here's how much New York parents are spending:

Brooklyn goldfish pond destroyed overnight, community rallies to restore

The community usually takes shifts watching the pond from their apartments. However, around 9 p.m., when no one was watching, the pond was destroyed.