Lebanon Township, N.J., limiting classroom screen time for K-8 students
As students get ready to go back to school, one New Jersey school district is taking a first-in-the-state approach to limit screen time.
Queens homeowners once again brace for flooding from heavy rain, storms
Some people living in Queens have faced flooding several times this summer.
BQE getting $4 billion restoration in new plan from NYC officials
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a plan to repair the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway with temporary bypasses to keep traffic moving during construction.
For the first time at U.S. Open, NYPD will be authorized to take out drones
The New York Police Department explained its security plans to keep more than a million fans and hundreds of players safe ahead of the U.S. Open.
New York City Council considering bill to address emergency call backlog
The New York City Council is considering a new bill to address the city's backlog of emergency calls as some say the situation has reached critical mass.
911 outage in the Bronx impacted around 1,700 calls overnight Tuesday
There was a 911 outage in the Bronx overnight Tuesday, the mayor's office confirmed Wednesday. The outage impacted about 1,700 calls, officials said.
Rally held at Central Synagogue following alleged hate crimes
A rally against antisemitism was held Wednesday outside Central Synagogue in Midtown.
Bronx teen killed after being shot in the head, police say
The NYPD is investigating the death of a 15-year-old boy who was found shot in the head in a Bronx apartment.
N.Y. allocating $7M for immigrant children's legal services, Hochul announces
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is allocating millions of dollars to immigrant children days before new anti-ICE state legislation takes effect.
Apartment intruder leaves Queens couple wondering "how did she get in?"
The NYPD is investigating a bizarre incident in Long Island City, Queens. Residents say a woman got into their apartment by tricking the doorman of their luxury building.
NYC's High Line Hotel being tested for Legionella bacteria
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
NYPD officer dies after surgery in D.R., loved ones demand investigation
A New York City police officer and mother of three died after undergoing surgery in the Dominican Republic.
NYC lawmakers announce "comprehensive review" of e-bike safety
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
Some 9/11 families defend Mayor Mamdani's inclusion at upcoming remembrance ceremony
Some 9/11 families are defending New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inclusion in this year's solemn remembrance ceremony after an online petition asked he not attend.
Det. Steven McDonald's son promoted to NYPD deputy inspector
The son of a fallen NYPD hero was promoted Friday in an emotional ceremony.