The Vessel at Hudson Yards to reopen after suicides forced its closure

The centerpiece sculpture at the Hudson Yards development on Manhattan's west side will reopen to the public later this year after a string of suicides forced its closure in 2021.

NYC Council approves bills to give EMS workers bullet, stab-proof vests amid rising assaults

The New York City Council has approved a pair of bills to provide EMTs and paramedics with bullet and stab-proof vests, in the wake of assaults against the FDNY personnel reaching an all-time high.

Newark postpones teen curfew enforcement

A curfew that was set to begin Friday night for children and teens in Newark has been postponed.

Travis Kelce delivers surprise graduation speech with beer in hand

Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce delivered a speech with a beer in hand as he and brother Jason were awarded their University of Cincinnati during a surprise ceremony

16-year-old arrested for allegedly shoving woman down NYC church stairs

A suspect was arrested in connection to the assault, robbery of a woman caught on surveillance video in front of a NYC church, police said.

No link between Ozempic and suicide, EU drug regulators say

It's the latest group to conclude there's no known tie between obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy and suicide.

These Girl Scouts baked new cookie in effort to save coral reefs

Two Florida Girl Scouts developed and pitch a potential idea of how a new Girl Scout cookie could elevate the need for coral reef awareness.

Here are the women being honored on quarters this year

The American Women Quarters Program celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of women in the United States.

Yorktown bus crash: 5 school students, bus driver injured

Several students were injured after a vehicle and school bus collided in Yorktown, Westchester County, police said. The accident happened on Route 132, near the Taconic State Parkway.

Average long-term US mortgage rate hovers near 7%

The average 30-year fixed loan was 7.08% this week, according to Bankrate’s latest survey of large lenders. Here’s what a monthly mortgage payment at the current rate would look like.

Mom charged in smothering deaths of her twins inside NYC apartment

The mother of 5-year-old twins found dead last year inside an apartment in the Mount hope section of the Bronx was arrested, the NYPD said.

Charlotte the stingray: Aquarium gives update on fish with virgin pregnancy

Charlotte the stingray, pregnant despite having no male companion, “continues to be healthy," according to a new update from aquarium staff.

NYC officials approve $780M soccer stadium for NYCFC next to Citi Field

New York City officials have approved a plan to build a 25,000-seat stadium for Major League Soccer’s New York City Football Club next to the New York Mets’ stadium, Citi Field.

Uncertain future looms for Amityville elementary school as district eyes cuts

There are growing concerns over the possible closure of an elementary school in Amityville, Long Island. The district says their hand may be forced by budget deficits.