Do you stay up late to have a little time for yourself? There's a name for that

A phenomenon known as “revenge bedtime procrastination" has become popularized in recent years as more people take “revenge" on the day by doom scrolling, watching TV or otherwise sacrificing their sleep for “me" time.

IRS to waive $1 billion in penalties for millions of taxpayers – here’s who qualifies

Nearly 5 million people, businesses and tax-exempt organizations — most making under $400,000 per year — will be eligible for the relief starting this week, the IRS said.

Trump defends controversial comments about immigrants 'poisoning' nation's blood at Iowa rally

Former President Donald Trump responded to mounting criticism over his comments about migrants crossing the southern border, who he had said are "poisoning the blood of our country.”

Donald Trump removed from Colorado ballot in historic ruling by state's Supreme Court

A divided Colorado Supreme Court removed Trump from the state’s primary ballot, ruling that he is ineligible to be president after his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Ricardo the bull toy now on sale following real-life animal's NJ Transit escapades

Ricardo the bull stood on the tracks last week at Newark Penn Station, prompting a police response and holding up train traffic between New Jersey and New York Penn Station for nearly an hour, according to New Jersey Transit.

NYC congestion pricing confusion: Will drivers be charged to exit the zone?

More congestion pricing concerns are being raised in Manhattan after license plate readers were installed on 1st and Madison Avenues in Manhattan.

US government report: 2022 federal elections not tainted by foreign interference

A declassified U.S. government report says foreign hackers did not change vote totals or otherwise compromise the integrity of federal elections last year in the United States.

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor called a pioneer and 'iconic jurist' as she is memorialized by Biden, Roberts

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor was an Arizona native who served as an unwavering voice of moderate conservatism on the high court for over two decades. She was was nominated in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan and came to wield considerable influence on the nine-member court.

New York City's population shrank by 5% post-pandemic: Report

The population of New York City shrank by 5% in the two years following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report.

Staten Island home invasion: Woman, 5-year-old beaten during armed robbery

The four individuals were caught on video during the alleged home invasion robbery in the Manor Heights section of Staten Island, the NYPD said.

Tommy DeVito appearance canceled after NYC pizzeria claims Giants QB’s agent increased fee

Coniglio's Old Fashioned, a pizzeria and bakery in Brooklyn, canceled their event featuring New York Giants' quarterback Tommy DeVito after they claimed his agent, Sean Stellato, raised the player's fee.

New York commission to consider reparations for slavery

New York state will create a commission tasked with considering reparations to address the persistent, harmful effects of slavery in the state under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday.

East Fishkill police officer killed in Taconic State Parkway crash

An East Fishkill police officer was killed in a crash after he lost control of the patrol vehicle he was driving and crashed into a tree on the Taconic State Parkway, officials said.

Joro spiders could soon be 'parachuting' into New York: Are they harmful to humans?

The trichonephila clavata – also known as the Joro spider – is a large spider native to East Asia that proliferated in Georgia back in 2021, and according to researchers, could now spread to much of the East Coast, including New York.

Applesauce pouch lead contamination may have been intentional, FDA says

The FDA foods chief said in a recent interview that all signs point to “an intentional act on the part of someone in the supply chain."