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.

Rutgers students agree to disband campus encampment

Students at Rutgers University took down encampments Thursday following successful negotiations with the school administration.

1 dead, 1 injured after house explosion in South River, New Jersey: Officials

Officials say one person is dead and another person has been critically injured after a home exploded in South River, New Jersey on Thursday evening.

Police officer fired gun while clearing protesters from Columbia building: DA Bragg

A police officer who was involved in clearing protesters from a Columbia University administration building earlier this week fired his gun inside the hall.

4 indicted in child sex trafficking ring: Manhattan DA

Four people have been indicted on charges of trafficking a 14-year-old girl and forcing her into prostitution in Manhattan, according to authorities.