A look at NYC area pro sports teams' championship droughts
The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.
NYC celebrates Knicks NBA championship with ticker-tape parade
The New York Knicks went up New York City's famous Canyon of Heroes for a massive ticker-tape parade celebrating the 2026 NBA champions.
126th U.S. Open set to tee off at historic Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
The best golfers in the world and their passionate fans are descending on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island's East End for the 126th U.S. Open.
Knicks arrive back in New York after winning NBA championship
The Knicks beat the Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to win their first championship since 1973.
Brad Lander's trial for fall arrest at NYC immigration court begins
The bench trial of former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander over his arrest at the city's immigration court last fall got underway on Wednesday in Manhattan.
Knicks owner James Dolan cancels watch party outside MSG, Mamdani says
Knicks fans who hoped to go to an NBA Finals Game 4 watch party outside of Madison Square Garden on Wednesday had to make alternate plans.
5 people stabbed at Penn Station, Amtrak police say
Six people, including the suspect, were taken to the hospital after a stabbing incident at New York City's Penn Station on Sunday evening.
LaGuardia Airport runway still shut down after sinkhole spotted
Port Authority officials said the runway won't be back open until Friday.
Alex Bores touts his AI legislation as he competes in tough NY-12 race
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
LIRR strike has many worrying about Monday's commute
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike after failing to reach new contract
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
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Swastika flag raised at NYU, stunning many during graduation week
The NYPD is investigating after someone raised a swastika flag on the campus of New York University on Wednesday.
Ras Baraka cruises to victory, earns fourth term as Newark mayor
The Associated Press projects incumbent Ras Baraka, a progressive Democrat, will win a fourth term as the mayor of Newark, New Jersey.
Bronx apartment fire kills 1-year-old, pair of 6-year-olds critical
A 1-year-old boy was killed and a pair of 6-year-olds are in critical condition after being injured in an apartment fire in the Bronx on Monday afternoon.
12 firefighters injured while battling Queens house fire
Fourteen people, including 12 firefighters, were injured in a multiple-alarm fire in Queens on Sunday.