Japan Parade NYC 2026: Route, time, street closures
New York City's Japan Parade makes its return this weekend – here's everything to know for those interested in joining the celebration.
New York City's Japan Parade makes its return this weekend – here's everything to know for those interested in joining the celebration.
NYNJ World Cup Fan Hub announces 16 event dates in New Jersey for 2026 tournament
A World Cup fan hub is coming to New Jersey with match watch parties, concerts and family events during the 2026 tournament.
A World Cup fan hub is coming to New Jersey with match watch parties, concerts and family events during the 2026 tournament.
Queens man arrested 5 months after deadly shooting that killed 27-year-old, injured another
An arrest has been made months after a deadly shooting in Queens left one man dead and another injured, according to police.
An arrest has been made months after a deadly shooting in Queens left one man dead and another injured, according to police.
Rudy Giuliani out of ICU, still recovering in hospital from pneumonia
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been moved out of the intensive care unit, but remains hospitalized as he continues to recover from a bout of pneumonia.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been moved out of the intensive care unit, but remains hospitalized as he continues to recover from a bout of pneumonia.
14-year-old shot sitting in parked car after being ambushed by suspect in the Bronx
The NYPD are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect they say opened fire on a 14-year-old boy Wednesday morning in the Bronx.
The NYPD are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect they say opened fire on a 14-year-old boy Wednesday morning in the Bronx.
Rapper Kodak Black arrested on drug trafficking charge, records show
Bill Kapri, known professionally as Kodak Black, was booked into the Orange County Jail on Wednesday, according to records.
Bill Kapri, known professionally as Kodak Black, was booked into the Orange County Jail on Wednesday, according to records.
Woman accused of posing as NYC high school student for weeks
Kacy Claassen enrolled at Westchester Square Academy in the Bronx on April 13, claiming to be a 16-year-old student named Shamara Rashad, according to a criminal complaint filed by a New York City police officer.
Kacy Claassen enrolled at Westchester Square Academy in the Bronx on April 13, claiming to be a 16-year-old student named Shamara Rashad, according to a criminal complaint filed by a New York City police officer.
Epstein’s purported suicide note unsealed by judge: Read the full text
A suicide note purportedly written by the late Jeffrey Epstein was unsealed by a federal judge on Wednesday.
A suicide note purportedly written by the late Jeffrey Epstein was unsealed by a federal judge on Wednesday.
NYC renaming street 'Jack Kirby Way' in honor of famed comic book artist
Jack Kirby, widely known as a co-creator for the Marvel Universe, will soon have a street in the Lower East Side named after him.
Jack Kirby, widely known as a co-creator for the Marvel Universe, will soon have a street in the Lower East Side named after him.
50+ sloths dead in failed Sloth World project; Florida leaders want accountability
Florida leaders and sloth experts are calling for more accountability over Sloth World after dozens of sloths connected to the previously planned attraction have died.
Florida leaders and sloth experts are calling for more accountability over Sloth World after dozens of sloths connected to the previously planned attraction have died.
NY leaders rally against surveillance pricing, which uses shoppers' personal data to set prices
New York leaders, advocates and labor unions rallied against surveillance pricing, a practice that uses shoppers’ personal data to set individualized prices.
New York leaders, advocates and labor unions rallied against surveillance pricing, a practice that uses shoppers’ personal data to set individualized prices.
New Yorkers could get checks for up to $5,000 from the state thanks to this program
New York's Expedited Payment Program finds unclaimed money in things like old bank accounts and uncashed checks, and sends it back to its rightful owner. The state just increased the amount it can pay out at once.
New York's Expedited Payment Program finds unclaimed money in things like old bank accounts and uncashed checks, and sends it back to its rightful owner. The state just increased the amount it can pay out at once.
NYC ranks in 'Top 5 worst mosquito cities' in the U.S., new list shows
New York City ranked among the top mosquito cities in the country, according to Orkin’s 2026 list.
New York City ranked among the top mosquito cities in the country, according to Orkin’s 2026 list.
Summer forecast 2026: Historic heat, severe weather expected across Northeast
Summer is still weeks away, but the Northeast's sweltering spring days have left many wondering: is this a sign of things to come?
Summer is still weeks away, but the Northeast's sweltering spring days have left many wondering: is this a sign of things to come?
Measles case confirmed in Nassau County child under 5
The Nassau County Department of Health said the case involves an unvaccinated child under 5-years-old. Officials confirmed it is the first reported measles case in the county since 2024.
The Nassau County Department of Health said the case involves an unvaccinated child under 5-years-old. Officials confirmed it is the first reported measles case in the county since 2024.
Man fatally stabbed near Times Square; police search for 3 suspects
Authorities are looking for three male suspects who were last seen wearing dark-colored clothing.
Authorities are looking for three male suspects who were last seen wearing dark-colored clothing.
Multiple Queens locations vandalized with antisemitic graffiti, NYC Council speaker says
Multiple locations in Queens, including synagogues, were vandalized with antisemitic graffiti overnight, according to the New York City Council speaker.
Multiple locations in Queens, including synagogues, were vandalized with antisemitic graffiti overnight, according to the New York City Council speaker.
3 killed, multiple critically injured in Inwood apartment fire
The flames broke out just before 12:30 a.m. inside a six-story mixed-use building on Dycker Street near Broadway in Inwood, according to the FDNY.
The flames broke out just before 12:30 a.m. inside a six-story mixed-use building on Dycker Street near Broadway in Inwood, according to the FDNY.
John Sterling, legendary Yankees broadcaster, dies at 87
John Sterling, the beloved radio play-by-play broadcaster who called Yankees games for parts of 36 seasons, has died at the age of 87.
John Sterling, the beloved radio play-by-play broadcaster who called Yankees games for parts of 36 seasons, has died at the age of 87.
At least 12 firefighters injured in East Elmhurst, Queens fire
FDNY units battled a multi-alarm fire at 26-26 93rd Street between Astoria Boulevard and 30th Avenue in the East Elmhurst section of Queens on Sunday, according to the department.
FDNY units battled a multi-alarm fire at 26-26 93rd Street between Astoria Boulevard and 30th Avenue in the East Elmhurst section of Queens on Sunday, according to the department.