Eric Adams fined $4K over whistles on reporters’ chairs, citing Cuomo

The board said Adams had staff put whistles on reporters’ chairs at a press event last year; he said they were meant to help female reporters feel safer questioning ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Clemency vs. pardon: Ghislaine Maxwell appeals for clemency from Trump

Ghislaine Maxwell indicated she’ll testify about Trump and Clinton – but only if she’s granted clemency. Here’s what we know.

Musk says SpaceX shifting focus to 'self-growing city' on moon before Mars push

Elon Musk said Sunday that SpaceX is shifting its near-term priorities away from Mars and toward building what he described as a "self-growing city" on the moon, citing faster timelines and strategic urgency.

These NYC area schools were named among top universities in the world

Time Magazine recently released its list of the "World's Top Universities of 2026," featuring schools from New York and New Jersey.

How people treat their pets is a good indicator of how they treat others, study finds

When it comes to relationships, a new study by Rover finds that pets are the ultimate green flag and how someone treats their pet is how they will treat others.

NJ school district delays opening Monday amid extreme cold

The National Weather Service issued rare extreme cold warnings for New York City, with similarly frigid conditions impacting parts of New Jersey.

Montefiore nurses win staffing improvements as NYC strike continues

Still, the NYSNA says that hospitals have spent heavily on temporary staff, while continuing to pay for replacement nurses instead of settling contracts.

US Attorney Pirro seems to walk back threats to arrest lawful gun owners following backlash

During an appearance on Fox News on Monday, Pirro said that anyone who brings a gun to D.C., even if they're licensed to carry it elsewhere, should count on facing arrest.

Funeral home owner gets 40 years in prison for abusing corpses: 'Monster'

Jon Hallford, owner of a Colorado funeral home, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for stashing decomposing bodies and giving families fake ashes.

Colorado authorities decline gun charges against parents of Evergreen High School shooter

Colorado authorities said Wednesday they will not pursue gun-related charges against the parents of a teenager who wounded two students — both of whom sustained life-threatening injuries — during a shooting at a high school last fall, citing insufficient evidence.

Dow Jones hits record 50,000 points for first time: What to know

The U.S. stock market roared back Friday, as technology stocks recovered much of their losses from earlier in the week.

How does an archbishop become a cardinal? What to know

Becoming a cardinal is one of the highest honors in the Catholic Church. With the installation of New York’s new archbishop, Ronald Hicks, some people may be wondering how cardinals are chosen, what they do, and why the process matters.

Super Bowl fumble: Fanatics faces backlash over NFL merch quality, availability

Sports merchandising giant Fanatics apologizes to Patriots, Seahawks supporters after widespread criticism over product shortages, jersey quality issues