NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks moves up resignation date to October 16
The head of New York City’s public schools system, David Banks, has announced that he will resign on October 16, just over a week after he had announced that he would step down at the end of the calendar year.
NYC rabbi reflects on Rosh Hashanah: 'The most trying and challenging year in my career'
With the start of Rosh Hashanah, many are approaching the Jewish New Year with mixed emotions.
Port strike: NY mom-and-pop shops fear empty shelves, surging costs
The massive port workers' strike has entered its second day, with 45,000 workers along the East and Gulf Coasts off the job. Local business owners say they are feeling the pressure as supply chain disruptions cause produce prices to soar.
Bronx duo opens chess center to empower youth: Project Pawn
Two Bronx natives opened Project Pawn Learning Center to empower local youth through chess, teaching them valuable life skills in a safe community space.
Watch: Heroic Indiana officer rescues toddler with autism from drowning
An Indiana police officer is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a three-year-old boy with autism who was found drowning in a backyard swimming pool.
2 men stabbed in back, neck in Brooklyn: NYPD
Two men were stabbed in the leg and neck Wednesday morning in Brooklyn, police said.
Investigators probe Tennessee plastics factory after deaths during Helene flooding
Tennessee state authorities are investigating the company behind a plastics factory where 11 workers were swept away in Hurricane Helene floodwaters. Two died, and five are still missing.
Woman slashed while standing on NYC subway platform
The woman was standing on the platform when a suspect approached and slashed her in the torso with an unknown cutting instrument, police said.
Port strike 2024: Map of affected locations, product impacts, updates
While any port can handle any type of goods, some ports are specialized to handle goods for a particular industry.
Man killed, another wounded in Washington Heights shooting: NYPD
One man was killed and another was injured in a shooting in Washington Heights early Wednesday morning, police said.
Who won the VP debate last night? Here's what polls are saying
The debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz came just five weeks before Election Day, and followed a debate in August between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
NYC Mayor Adams appears in court over bribery allegations: What to know
New York City Mayor Eric Adams returned to court today in a case where he's accused of taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions.
Watch the full VP debate: What JD Vance, Tim Walz argued
JD Vance and Tim Walz squared off in tonight's CBS News Vice Presidential Debate, the first and likely only time America will see the two opposing teams face-to-face before Election Day 2024.
VP debate in NYC: Watch live, what to expect
JD Vance and Tim Walz are taking the stage in New York City for the only vice presidential debate of the 2024 election. Here’s what you need to know:
Port strike: Thousands of dockworkers halt labor along East Coast. How it impacts you
A labor agreement involving thousands of dockworkers along the East and Gulf coasts lapsed, signaling them to walk off the job overnight. Here's how it could impact you.
Long Island schools see surge in threats: What to know
According to officials, there has been an increase in disturbing threats to schools on Long Island.
MN troopers, deputies team up to stop out-of-control Honda after malfunction: Video
Quick-thinking law enforcement officers in northern Minnesota were able to stop a Honda Pilot that apparently malfunctioned, leaving the teen driver racing uncontrollably toward a dead-end.
These NY, NJ, CT small cities are some of the best in the US
WalletHub has come out with their 2024 list of the Best Small Cities in America, and NY, NJ and CT were all represented. Here are the full rankings.
3 people shot in broad daylight in Brooklyn: NYPD
One man was killed, and two people were critically injured after a shooting in Brooklyn on Monday, police said.
Odd fruit spotted on Upper East Side: What is an osage orange?
This fall, the quirky Osage orange is sparking curiosity on the Upper East Side with its brain-like appearance, sweet scent, and non-edible nature.