2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Trump on Rob Reiner: Republicans react to president's comment
Trump's comment on Monday came as police were still investigating the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife as an apparent homicide.
Here's how much Connecticut's minimum wage will increase in 2026
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced back in September that the state's minimum wage will increase by $0.59 in 2026.
Groom whose bride was killed by drunk driver in golf cart crash accepts $160k settlement
Samantha Miller was tragically killed just hours after she got married when Jamie Komoroski crashed into the golf cart carrying Miller and her new husband, Aric Hutchinson.
Brown University shooting latest: Authorities continue search for suspected shooter
Police are continuing their search for the shooter in the Brown University attack over the weekend after officials said a person of interest was released from custody.
New York approves these downstate casinos: Latest
The Commission voted to approve three downstate casino licenses — greenlighting Bally’s Bronx casino, Hard Rock’s Metropolitan Park project and Resorts World New York City.
US Postal Service honoring Muhammad Ali with forever stamps
Muhammad Ali is remembered across the globe as a champion in and out of the boxing ring for creating change, pursuing justice, and inspiring greatness.
List: Rob Reiner’s movie and TV shows
From “The Bear" to “All in the Family" to “A Few Good Men," here’s a look back at Rob Reiner’s legendary acting and directing career.
Brown University shooting: What we know about the victims
A shooting at Brown University on Saturday left two students dead and nine injured, and as the investigation continues, focus has turned to one victim remembered for her compassion.
3I/Atlas making closest approach to Earth this week
The interstellar comet known as 3I/Atlas will pass within 167 million miles of our planet Friday – the closest it gets on its grand tour of the solar system. Here's what to know.
New Jersey lottery ticket scores $1 million in Saturday Powerball drawing
A lucky New Jersey lottery player has won $1 million after matching the five white balls in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing.
School closings and delays in NY, NJ, CT for Monday, Dec. 15
Track school closings and delays for Monday, Dec. 15 in NY, NJ and CT.
Brown University shooting: What's known about the suspect
Providence authorities are still looking for a suspect after multiple people were shot and killed at Brown University. Here's what authorities are saying about the suspect.
Brown University shooting latest: Person of interest released, mayor says
Providence officials announced they will release the person of interest detained after Saturday’s mass shooting at Brown University that killed two students and injured nine others.
JFK, PHL, EWR airports faced ground delays on Sunday
Air travel at New York’s JFK and Philadelphia International Airport was disrupted Sunday, with ground stops in place and widespread delays affecting hundreds of flights amid ongoing winter weather impacts.
NYPD increases security for Hanukkah after Sydney attack
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has increased security around Hanukkah celebrations in New York City following a terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia.
One killed after U-Haul truck explodes in Idaho shopping center parking lot
Early Saturday morning, a U-Haul truck exploded in a Lewiston, Idaho shopping center parking lot, killing 61-year-old Douglas Petersen.
Mystery donor drops gold coin worth thousands in Salvation Army bucket
A Salvation Army location in Vermont recently received an unexpected and heartwarming surprise among its holiday donations.
How much snow fell on Sunday? Totals for NYC area
Snow fell across the Tri-State area on Sunday, and observations from the National Weather Service show totals across NYC, Long Island, NJ and Connecticut.