New York, New Jersey set for warmest weekend weather of the year so far

The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.

• May 15

Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline 1st FIFA World Cup final halftime show

For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.

• May 14

Scattered showers across the Tri-State Area before major weekend warmup

Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.

• May 14

Asian American authors bring missing representation to children's books

Books featuring significant Asian American and Pacific Islander characters or written by AAPI authors and illustrators jumped from just 2% to 22% over the last 30 years.

• May 14

Keep the umbrella handy for potential showers across the Tri-State Area

The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.

• May 13

Ticket prices lowered for NJ Transit, NYC bus going to World Cup games

The cost of NJ Transit and NYC bus tickets to World Cup matches was lowered Tuesday. This comes as the city is also creating a new bus lane that officials say will help fans.

• May 13

Hotels in NYC, N.J. struggling to book guests as World Cup approaches

With just weeks to go until the start of the FIFA World Cup, hotels across the Tri-State Area are racing to cash in on the tourism boom.

• May 12

NJ Transit rapid action plan aims to improve rider experience, Gov. Sherrill says

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill Tuesday rolled out a new plan to tackle some of the most common complaints about NJ Transit​.

• May 12

Ras Baraka cruises to victory, earns fourth term as Newark mayor

The Associated Press projects incumbent Ras Baraka, a progressive Democrat, will win a fourth term as the mayor of Newark, New Jersey.

• May 12

Paterson, N.J. shooting leaves 2 dead, 4 wounded on Mother's Day

Police are investigating after six people were shot at Rosa Parks Boulevard and Godwin Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey.

• May 11

1 arrested after 34-hour police standoff in Bridgewater, officials say

A man was arrested after a police standoff forced Bridgewater, New Jersey, residents to shelter in place for over 24 hours, officials say.

• May 10

Woman charged with theft for taking dog outside N.J. home, police say

A woman has been charged with theft for taking a dog outside a Clifton, New Jersey, home in April, police say.

• May 8

Unsettled weather for Mother's Day in NYC area

An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.

• May 10

Beloved N.J. hot dog joint getting pushed out after 90 years, owners say

The owners of Boulevard Drinks in Jersey City's Journal Square said new building owners gave them until May 27 to get out.

• May 8

N.J. neighborhood told to shelter in place amid police investigation

A New Jersey neighborhood was ordered to shelter in place all day as police investigated at a home in Bridgewater Township.

• May 10

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