Instagram is cracking down on teen sextortion – here's what that means
Recent high-profile cases include two Nigerian brothers who pleaded guilty to sexually extorting teen boys in Michigan on Instagram, including one who took his own life.
Recent high-profile cases include two Nigerian brothers who pleaded guilty to sexually extorting teen boys in Michigan on Instagram, including one who took his own life.
UWS out-of-state plates: Will NYC congestion pricing make it worse?
Residents who live on NYC's Upper West Side say they’ve been seeing more vehicles with out-of-state plates looking for parking spots in their neighborhood.
Residents who live on NYC's Upper West Side say they’ve been seeing more vehicles with out-of-state plates looking for parking spots in their neighborhood.
Allegheny woodrat: Elusive ‘species of concern’ captured on West Virginia trail cam
The Allegheny woodrat was described as both “federally threatened and downright adorable" by the U.S. Forest Service - Monongahela National Forest.
The Allegheny woodrat was described as both “federally threatened and downright adorable" by the U.S. Forest Service - Monongahela National Forest.
Jewish students who sheltered in library during Gaza protest sue Cooper Union over antisemitsm
A group of students who sheltered inside the library at Cooper Union in Manhattan as pro-Palestinian protesters marched outside are suing the school, saying it didn't do enough to protect them from antisemitism.
A group of students who sheltered inside the library at Cooper Union in Manhattan as pro-Palestinian protesters marched outside are suing the school, saying it didn't do enough to protect them from antisemitism.
Changes to Queensboro Bridge expected to reduce pedestrian safety hazards by summer
The Department of Transportation is working on a plan to make pedestrian traffic at the foot of the Queensboro Bridge safer by this summer.
The Department of Transportation is working on a plan to make pedestrian traffic at the foot of the Queensboro Bridge safer by this summer.
Multiple people hospitalized after being struck by car in Brooklyn
Several people have been hospitalized after they were struck by a car in Brooklyn on Wednesday evening.
Several people have been hospitalized after they were struck by a car in Brooklyn on Wednesday evening.
60-foot crack discovered in rural Utah dam puts nearby town at risk
Utah state officials rush to reinforce a rural dam as a 60-foot crack emerges, leading to water pouring into a creek and endangering 1,700 downstream residents.
Utah state officials rush to reinforce a rural dam as a 60-foot crack emerges, leading to water pouring into a creek and endangering 1,700 downstream residents.
Nassau County Exec. Bruce Blakeman pitches deputizing private citizens
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has pitched a plan to deputize private citizens for emergency situations drawing criticism that he is creating a "militia."
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has pitched a plan to deputize private citizens for emergency situations drawing criticism that he is creating a "militia."
Former Trump executive Allen Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months in jail for lying in civil fraud case
Retired Trump Organization executive Allen Weisselberg has received a five-month jail sentence for lying under oath during testimony in a lawsuit brought against Donald Trump by New York’s attorney general.
Retired Trump Organization executive Allen Weisselberg has received a five-month jail sentence for lying under oath during testimony in a lawsuit brought against Donald Trump by New York’s attorney general.
Man sentenced for fatal shooting of Queens teen
The man convicted of fatally shooting a teen on a Queens basketball court has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
The man convicted of fatally shooting a teen on a Queens basketball court has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
NJ Transit board approves 15% fare hike proposal
The NJ Transit board approved a 15% fare hike proposal that will start in July.
The NJ Transit board approved a 15% fare hike proposal that will start in July.
ChatGPT recovers following outage affecting thousands of users
OpenAI, known for its chatbot ChatGPT, was down Wednesday, according to DownDetector.
OpenAI, known for its chatbot ChatGPT, was down Wednesday, according to DownDetector.
Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers vandalized during Eid
Officials launched an investigation after the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University's New Brunswick campus was vandalized during Eid, according to officials.
Officials launched an investigation after the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University's New Brunswick campus was vandalized during Eid, according to officials.
Coalition calls for ditching 'racist' Francis Scott Key, naming new bridge after late congressman
A coalition of African American groups in Maryland is pushing for Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge to be renamed once reconstructed over what they say is racism connected to Key's legacy.
A coalition of African American groups in Maryland is pushing for Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge to be renamed once reconstructed over what they say is racism connected to Key's legacy.
Job trend 'resenteeism' has employees coasting through workdays, rather than quitting
Similar to “quiet quitting," the latest career trend,“resenteeism,” captures workers’ tendency toward low productivity because they’re resentful.
Similar to “quiet quitting," the latest career trend,“resenteeism,” captures workers’ tendency toward low productivity because they’re resentful.
Napping at work? Survey reveals how many workers sleep on the clock
The survey found remote workers took the longest naps.
The survey found remote workers took the longest naps.
Who won the $1.3 billion Powerball? We still don't know
Someone in Oregon is set to take home the massive Powerball payout, which is the eighth-biggest lottery prize in U.S. history. But we still don’t know who, and probably won’t for several more weeks.
Someone in Oregon is set to take home the massive Powerball payout, which is the eighth-biggest lottery prize in U.S. history. But we still don’t know who, and probably won’t for several more weeks.
Did you feel it? Earthquake aftershock reported in NJ
A new 2.6 magnitude aftershock was reported around 10:22 a.m. southwest of Gladstone, New Jersey, the USGS said.
A new 2.6 magnitude aftershock was reported around 10:22 a.m. southwest of Gladstone, New Jersey, the USGS said.
Where are millennials headed? The surprising shift away from NYC
Where are millennials flocking to these days? Well, spoiler: It’s not New York City.
Where are millennials flocking to these days? Well, spoiler: It’s not New York City.
How much you need to make to afford a home in NY, NJ, CT
The salary needed to afford a home in the Tri-State area is pretty steep, as you might expect -- begging the question: how much do you need to make a year to afford a home in NY, CT and NJ?
The salary needed to afford a home in the Tri-State area is pretty steep, as you might expect -- begging the question: how much do you need to make a year to afford a home in NY, CT and NJ?