Stony Brook Professor Among Scientists Who Designed Critical Instrument On NASA's Mars Rover 'Perseverance'

Nasa's Perseverance rover blasted off from Kennedy Space Center, starting its seven-month journey to Mars.

• Jul 30, 2020

Neighbors Raise Concerns Over Thousands Of New York City's Homeless Housed In Hotels

Before the pandemic, the city's department of social services had 3,500 single adults housed in hotels. Now, more than 13,000 are housed in 139 hotels across the city.

• Jul 30, 2020

New Yorkers At Risk Of Losing Unemployment Benefits Find Alternatives To Make Ends Meet

A number of struggling New Yorkers are adjusting to changing financial realities with rising unemployment and a worsening economy

• Jul 30, 2020

Max Minute: Busting Common COVID-19 Myths About Deep Cleaning And Transmission To And From Children

There is no doubt a lot to consider before deciding whether or not to open schools this fall, and there are a lot of misconceptions about keeping everyone safe.

• Jul 30, 2020

Police: 77-Year-Old Man Forced To Withdraw Money From ATM In Knifepoint Robbery

The suspect allegedly brandished a knife, forced the victim into a parked vehicle and drove him to a nearby Chase bank.

• Jul 30, 2020

Safe Driving Campaign Focused On New York's Move Over Law Resumes Across State

The ongoing initiative Operation Hard Hat aims to prevent speeding and distracted driving near work areas.

• Jul 30, 2020

Hempstead Launches 'Shark Patrol' After Multiple Shark Sightings Along Long Island's South Shore

Hempstead officials say the warm weather and increase of bait fish coming to the shores are some of the reasons we're seeing more sharks.

• Jul 30, 2020

New York State, City Offering Unemployment Help As Federal Benefits Set To Expire

De Blasio spoke about the $600 weekly unemployment benefit that is set to expire Friday, and criticized the Senate majority for blocking a stimulus bill that he believes is desperately needed.

• Jul 30, 2020

Tom Thibodeau Named Knicks Head Coach

Tom Thibodeau has been named the 31st head coach in franchise history. 

• Jul 30, 2020

Queens Priest Facing Child Pornography Charges, Police Say

Francis Hughes, 65, is accused of exchanging sexually explicit messages with a 15-year-old boy from Westchester County.

• Jul 30, 2020

NYC Fire Museum To Open Exhibit Celebrating First Responders During Coronavirus Pandemic

The museum said it's looking for submissions from across the county.

• Jul 30, 2020

Police: Woman Fights Off Would-Be Attacker Who Followed Her Into Bronx Apartment

The man allegedly entered the woman's apartment, where she ran into the bathroom and closed the door on him.

• Jul 30, 2020

2020 US Open: Top Ranked Tennis Player Ashleigh Barty Opts Out

The 24-year-old Australian cited the risks involved in traveling during the pandemic as the reason she will not be in New York this year.

• Jul 30, 2020

Shomrim Volunteer Slashed After Confronting Suspects In Borough Park

Police said he confronted a group of men for assaulting another victim when one of the suspects slashed him below the knee.

• Jul 30, 2020

Mayor Says Wrong Time And Place For NYPD To Arrest Protester In Unmarked Van

Some protesters said her arrest looked more like a kidnapping and demanded she be let go.

• Jul 29, 2020

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