Best, worst times to travel in the NYC area this Thanksgiving holiday
Planning to travel this Thanksgiving holiday? You’ll have plenty of company on the road. Here are the best and worst times to travel in the NYC-area.
NYPD seeks suspect who pushed elderly man off subway train
The NYPD is looking for the person they say shoved an elderly man off a subway train.
Woman killed after jumping from car on Long Island Expressway
A woman was killed after jumping out of a moving car on the Long Island Expressway on Saturday, police said.
Busta Rhymes joins Brooklyn's Thanksgiving turkey giveaway event
In Brooklyn, people gave thanks to those in need this holiday season by hosting a Turkey giveaway just in time for Thanksgiving. It also featured a special performance by Busta Rhymes, who grew up in the neighborhood.
Tourist from Italy randomly slashed in hand in Midtown: NYPD
A tourist from Italy was slashed in the hand while walking the streets in Midtown on Saturday, police said.
List of floats, balloons at the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The 98th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is right around the corner, and it's going to be the largest yet. Here's what balloons, floats, special guests, and performances are heading to the parade this year.
Family mourns victim of Manhattan stabbing spree
A grieving family gathered for a vigil on Friday to honor Angel Lata Landi, a 36-year-old construction worker who was one of three people fatally stabbed earlier this week in Manhattan.
Early-season winter storm blasts NY, NJ with snow, beneficial rain
A potent winter storm system brought rain, strong winds and even several inches of snow to parts of New York and New Jersey, but when will the wet weather end? Here's what you need to know.
Island Harvest's turkey drive on Long Island shatters records with 5,000 donations
Island Harvest’s annual turkey drive on Long Island reached new heights, collecting over 5,000 turkeys to combat rising food insecurity.
Officers shoot suspect who pointed gun at them in the Bronx: NYPD
A suspect was shot twice in the leg by NYPD officers on Friday afternoon after he allegedly pointed a gun at police, authorities say.
NYC Congestion pricing plan gets federal approval, set to begin Janaury 5
The Federal Highway Administration has approved NYC’s congestion pricing plan, set to begin January 5. Drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street will pay a $9 toll, increasing to $12 by 2028 and $15 by 2031.
Daniel Penny doesn't testify as his defense rests in subway chokehold trial
Daniel Penny has chosen not to testify at his trial in the death of an agitated man he choked on a subway train. Defense lawyers rested their case Friday in the closely watched manslaughter case concerning the death of Jordan Neely.
NY, NJ snow totals: How much fell in your area?
Parts of New York and New Jersey saw several inches of snow after a winter storm impacted parts of the Tri-State area. Here's how much your area saw.
Cheating on your spouse is no longer a crime in New York, with the repeal of a little-known 1907 law
New York has repealed a seldom-used law over a century old that made it a crime to cheat on your spouse. The misdemeanor once could have landed adulterers in jail for three months.
Trump's hush money sentencing postponed indefinitely
President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing for his hush money trial conviction has been postponed indefinitely, according to court records.
School closings: Track delays in NY, NJ for Friday, Nov. 22
Track school closings and delays for Friday, Nov. 22 in New York and New Jersey here.
Winter storm blasts NY, Northeast with snow, beneficial rainfall l Timeline
A potent winter storm system over the Northeast is bringing snow, beneficial rain and strong winds as millions of people prepare to travel ahead of the busy Thanksgiving holiday.
Gold-plated rose stolen from NYC 9/11 memorial honoring Father Mychal Judge
The NYPD is searching for a man accused of stealing a gold-plated rose from a memorial at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi that honoring the victims of 9/11 and Father Mychael Judge, the first certified fatality of the attacks.
NYC slashing suspect in custody after apparent random attack on tourist
25-year-old Joshua Zinberg, the man accused of slashing a 55-year-old Danish tourist in the ear and cheek Wednesday morning on the Upper West Side, is in custody, thanks to assistance from the suspect's own mother.
NY's drought threatens long-term damage to trees and plans, experts say
New York's persistent drought is taking a toll on plants, trees, and shrubs, with experts warning of potential long-term damage to greenery.