NYC now has 23 cases of Legionnaires' disease on the UES, officials say

The Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side has grown to 23 cases, the New York City Health Department confirmed Monday.

• Jul 7

15 hospitalized after MTA bus collides with truck in Brooklyn, FDNY says

The FDNY responded to the reported crash Monday morning between West Street and East First Street in Gravesend.

• Jul 6

6-year-old girl drowns at Southampton beach while trying to retrieve shoe

A little girl was on vacation in Southampton when she was swept away by a creek and drowned in a Long Island bay, according to police.

• Jul 6

Final Day of Jones Beach Air Show canceled due to stormy weather

The FourLeaf Air Show​ at Jones Beach was canceled Monday as organizers cited weather concerns.

• Jul 6

Showers, potential flooding to continue in NYC area through Monday night

While the rain has taken place throughout the day, the possibility of thunderstorms in the New York City area will remain for the rest of the night.

• Jul 6

Seaplane carrying passengers makes hard landing in East River, FDNY says

A seaplane carrying at least eight people made a hard landing in New York City's East River on Sunday, officials said.

• Jul 5

NYC Gridlock Alert for Brazil-Norway World Cup match. Here's what to know.

Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.

• Jul 5

NYPD officer shot in Brooklyn, 18-year-old arrested, police say

The NYPD said an 18-year-old male was taken into custody and a handgun was recovered at the scene on Nostrand Avenue and St. John's Place.

• Jul 5

Macy's July 4th fireworks light up NYC skies despite severe weather threat

The Macy's Fourth of July fireworks started early Saturday due to severe weather in the New York City area, but the show was still bigger than ever.

• Jul 5

Jones Beach still packed on July 4 despite recent shark bite

Crowds still packed the Jones Beach shoreline to cool off, play and see the fireworks Saturday despite recent shark sightings and a bite to a swimmer's foot.

• Jul 4

Severe thunderstorms cause damage across area amid July 4th festivities

Severe thunderstorms swept through New York and New Jersey on Saturday night, causing damage amid Fourth of July festivities.

• Jul 5

Joey Chestnut wins Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Miki Sudo is women's champion

Reigning champion Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns to win the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest while Miki Sudo ate 38 3/4 to win the women's competition.

• Jul 4

Map shows Macy's Fourth of July fireworks 2026 locations

Macy's 4th of July fireworks show in New York City is set to celebrate America's 250th birthday this Saturday.

• Jul 4

Parade of Ships travels along NYC waterfront for Sail4th 250 celebration

Forty ships from the United States and around the world set sail at 9:30 a.m. from the Verrazzano Bridge, marking the largest parade of tall ships ever assembled.

• Jul 4

Legionnaires' disease cluster on NYC's Upper East Side under investigation

A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.

• Jul 3

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