Unstable building in Midtown forces evacuations, street closures
The unstable building is the former Pfizer headquarters in Midtown Manhattan that is being converted into apartments.
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.
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.
Whale sinks N.J. fire department's boat as firefighters scramble to escape
A whale that surfaced for air slammed into a New Jersey fire department's boat, capsizing it as it headed back from helping with Fourth of July security near New York City.
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.
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.
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.
Who's competing in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4?
The weigh-in for Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest happened Friday, where Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo and other competitive eaters were certified for the event.
Shark sightings at NYC and Long Island beaches
Point Lookout and other areas on Lido Beach were immediately red-flagged for swimming after the shark was spotted in the water.
Couple who scaled the Empire State Building out on supervised release
The couple who scaled the Empire State Building are out on supervised release after being arraigned in a New York City courtroom Thursday morning.
NYPD details security efforts for Fourth of July events. What to know.
Local and federal officials are ramping up security for the huge Fourth of July celebration in New York City.
What to know as N.Y., N.J. deals with extreme heat
The New York, New Jersey area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
Mamdani administration closes part of NYC's Rikers Island
The city is required by law to close the entire Rikers Island jail complex by August 2027.
NYC hotel evacuated after bear spray released inside, NYPD says
A hotel in Manhattan's Financial District was evacuated Monday morning after bear spray was released inside, according to the NYPD.
Luigi Mangione's federal trial will now start in 2027, judge says
The start of Luigi Mangione's federal trial is being pushed back to 2027, a judge announced Monday.