Quadrantid meteor shower peak to bring chances of fireballs
The annual Quadrantid meteor shower peaks this week, and it's considered one of the best of the year. Here's how to catch a glimpse.
The annual Quadrantid meteor shower peaks this week, and it's considered one of the best of the year. Here's how to catch a glimpse.
Earthquake in NYC reported, linked to Roosevelt Island 'explosion' reports
An earthquake was reported in New York City and may have prompted reports of an explosion on Roosevelt Island. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 1.7 magnitude earthquake near Astoria, Queens.
An earthquake was reported in New York City and may have prompted reports of an explosion on Roosevelt Island. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 1.7 magnitude earthquake near Astoria, Queens.
NY honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with statewide broadcast
A one-hour tribute program will air on PBS stations through New York beginning MLK weekend.
A one-hour tribute program will air on PBS stations through New York beginning MLK weekend.
New FAFSA form launches: What you need to know to apply for financial aid
After months of delays and setbacks, the long-awaited simplified free application for federal student aid is finally available, but many families are finding that filling out the new form is anything but simple.
After months of delays and setbacks, the long-awaited simplified free application for federal student aid is finally available, but many families are finding that filling out the new form is anything but simple.
Virginia officials inspect TikTok tunnel girl's viral project
A Virginia woman is gaining notoriety online after documenting a home project of digging a tunnel underneath her suburban home.
A Virginia woman is gaining notoriety online after documenting a home project of digging a tunnel underneath her suburban home.
Upper West Side residents shocked by plans for new 146-bed homeless shelter
The city is planning to turn the former Calhoun School building on the Upper West Side into a 146-bed women's shelter.
The city is planning to turn the former Calhoun School building on the Upper West Side into a 146-bed women's shelter.
Feds accuse Sen. Bob Menendez of introducing Qatari royal family member to aid NJ businessman
Federal authorities are accusing U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of introducing a member of the Qatari royal family to a New Jersey businessman seeking investments in a real estate project.
Federal authorities are accusing U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of introducing a member of the Qatari royal family to a New Jersey businessman seeking investments in a real estate project.
US women stock up on abortion pills following news about restrictions, research shows
The demand peaks when court decisions might threaten access to the medications.
The demand peaks when court decisions might threaten access to the medications.
North Texas teen fighting for her life after boy throws pan of gas on fire, mother says
17-year-old Madison Lewis is in the hospital after suffering severe burns over 90 percent of her body.
17-year-old Madison Lewis is in the hospital after suffering severe burns over 90 percent of her body.
US authorities continue to seize illegal e-cigarettes with thousands more pouring in from China
U.S. officials are seizing more shipments of unauthorized electronic cigarettes. But industry data shows thousands of new flavored products continue pouring into the country from China.
U.S. officials are seizing more shipments of unauthorized electronic cigarettes. But industry data shows thousands of new flavored products continue pouring into the country from China.
Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid antisemitism, plagiarism controversies
Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy.
Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy.
Gunman arrested for breaching Colorado Supreme Court, holding guard at gunpoint
A suspect has been arrested at the Colorado Supreme Court building after allegedly shooting out windows, holding an armed security guard at gunpoint and maneuvering about the building for nearly two hours until voluntarily surrendering.
A suspect has been arrested at the Colorado Supreme Court building after allegedly shooting out windows, holding an armed security guard at gunpoint and maneuvering about the building for nearly two hours until voluntarily surrendering.
Can destructive earthquakes hit NYC? Here's what experts say
Could an earthquake hit NYC? Experts explain why quakes are just as common on the East Coast as they are on the West Coast.
Could an earthquake hit NYC? Experts explain why quakes are just as common on the East Coast as they are on the West Coast.
NYC pro-Palestinian protesters block roads near JFK Airport, march toward Wall Street
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched over to Wall Street in New York City for a demonstration, while hours before, the long line of backed up passengers waiting to get into JFK's AirTrain Terminal grew quickly following tightened security amid protests there.
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched over to Wall Street in New York City for a demonstration, while hours before, the long line of backed up passengers waiting to get into JFK's AirTrain Terminal grew quickly following tightened security amid protests there.
NYC migrant crisis: Buses bound for Big Apple drop migrants off in New Jersey, Secaucus mayor says
Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli said buses of migrants bound for New York City have been stopping at the train station in his town in an apparent effort to evade an executive order by Mayor Eric Adams.
Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli said buses of migrants bound for New York City have been stopping at the train station in his town in an apparent effort to evade an executive order by Mayor Eric Adams.
Rochester, New York crash kills 2, injures 5 following concert; police investigating
The crash in Rochester, New York happened as officers were directing traffic after a concert let out at the Kodak Center theater complex, police said.
The crash in Rochester, New York happened as officers were directing traffic after a concert let out at the Kodak Center theater complex, police said.
Cross Island Parkway crash in Queens leaves 5 dead; victims ID'd
The victims in the crash on the Cross Island Parkway in Queens have been identified as Kazeem Ramsahai, Mario Ocampo, Dayanara Benitez-Ocampo, Salma Garcia-Diaz, and Jordy Bentances, the NYPD said.
The victims in the crash on the Cross Island Parkway in Queens have been identified as Kazeem Ramsahai, Mario Ocampo, Dayanara Benitez-Ocampo, Salma Garcia-Diaz, and Jordy Bentances, the NYPD said.
Staten Island house fire kills 7-year-old girl on New Year's Day
According to the FDNY a 7-year-old girl is the only reported victim at this time.
According to the FDNY a 7-year-old girl is the only reported victim at this time.
Passengers attempt to celebrate NYE twice on time traveling flight but land in wrong year
Travelers attempting to “time travel” in an effort to ring in 2024 twice were hit with an unfortunate reality of flying.
Travelers attempting to “time travel” in an effort to ring in 2024 twice were hit with an unfortunate reality of flying.
X now worth 71% less than when Elon Musk bought it, Fidelity estimates
Fidelity was part of the investment group that helped Elon Musk take over Twitter in late 2022.
Fidelity was part of the investment group that helped Elon Musk take over Twitter in late 2022.