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.
Dozens of explosives found at New Jersey home, prosecutors say
Law enforcement officials found a home laboratory and a shed full of explosives at a home in Denville, New Jersey.
Woman convicted of killing woman in NYC apartment sentenced to prison
A woman convicted of killing another woman in a New York City apartment and stuffing her body into a duffel bag was sentenced to prison Friday.
Prosecutors drop Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge
New York prosecutors said they are dropping a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein instead of trying him for a fourth time.
New York City Rent Guidelines Board votes to freeze rents
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board voted Thursday night for a rent freeze, a decision that will impact millions of residents.
1 dead after semi-truck crash that snarled traffic on New Jersey Turnpike
Three semi-trucks erupted in flames after a crash that killed one on the NJ Turnpike during the Thursday morning commute.
Explosion rocks pharmaceutical factory in Rockland County
Police and firefighters responded to the scene of a fire and explosion at a Vitane Pharmaceutical building in Congers.