New Bronx charter school proposes 12-hour school days, seven days a week

Founders say the extended schedule aims to address the limited amount of time children typically spend in school compared to their overall waking hours.

What to know as 2026 NYC Marathon registration opens

The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon will take place Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. The race runs through all five boroughs and is considered one of the most inclusive sporting events in the world.

NYPD releases body cam footage of officer-involved shooting in Queens

The video has prompted renewed calls from city officials, including the mayor, for changes in how mental health emergencies are handled.

Kalshi to give away FREE groceries at NYC supermarket

The event was promoted online with the tagline “F it. Free groceries for everyone," appearing to be a marketing effort by Kalshi, the federally regulated prediction betting platform.

More snow could hit NYC area twice this week: Here's when and how much

Two rounds of snow are headed toward the Northeast, with the first possibly reaching NJ on Tuesday night, and dropping some flakes in NYC early Wednesday morning.

16 people die from cold in New York City; Code Blue remains in effect

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Monday that 16 New Yorkers have died from the cold since a deep freeze hit the city on January 19.

NYC mid-winter weather forecast: Were the groundhogs' predictions correct?

Groundhog Day kicked off with some disappointing news from Staten Island Chuck and Punxsutawney Phil, but do they align with our meteorologist's predictions?

Brooklyn power outage leaves over 1,900 without service as crews work overnight

Crews in Brooklyn are working nonstop to restore power after thousands of customers lost electricity due to weather-related equipment damage earlier this week, according to Con Edison.

Woman accused of performing illegal 'BBL' in Brooklyn salon, causing deadly infection: DA

A high-risk medical procedure performed in a beauty salon in Brooklyn nearly killed a woman several years ago, and now another woman is facing assault charges for her alleged reckless actions.

Want to retire in the NYC area? Study reveals if that's a good idea

New York was ranked No. 45 in a list of the "Best and Worst States to Retire in 2026," while New Jersey grabbed the 35th spot.

NYC winter weather: Will insurance cover burst pipes, ice damage?

Icy conditions can cause power outages and the possibility of snapped tree limbs, and the risk of pipes freezing increases as the temperatures fall.