Columbia cancels university-wide commencement ceremony

Columbia University announced on Monday morning that the school is canceling their university-wide graduation ceremony after weeks of Gaza protests.

Mpox cases surge in NYC: What to know

The NYC Department of Health cautioned that cases of mpox have surged in NYC since October, peaking at 51 cases in January.

Quadruple shooting at Queens baby shower leaves 1 dead; victim ID'd

Jefari Dobie, 24, of Brooklyn, was one of four people shot at a NYC baby shower near 108-11 Atlantic Avenue in Richmond Hill, Queens, the NYPD said.

Columbia University protests: A timeline of how we got here

Tensions on Columbia's main campus continue to escalate. NYPD officials forced their way into Hamilton Hall as protesters had occupied, vandalized, and blockaded most of the building overnight.

Man punched repeatedly, nearly robbed on NYC subway train

A 61-year-old man was punched repeatedly onboard a NYC subway train after another man tried to steal his cellphone in Midtown Manhattan, the NYPD said.

New York school makes 'New Ivy League' colleges list

Binghamton University in New York made Forbes' list of "New Ivies," a new list of the top schools beyond those with the once-coveted distinction.

I-95 in Norwalk reopens after fiery crash left it closed for days

Interstate 95 in Norwalk, Connecticut has reopened after a flaming crash involving a gasoline tanker scorched a bridge and left the roadway closed for days, officials said.

Long Island teen arrested in car crash that killed 73-year-old woman

Police arrested a teenager on Long Island Saturday night, accused of driving while high and trying to flee the scene of a car crash that killed a 73-year-old woman.

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.