Flu, COVID and RSV cases surging across New York, health officials say
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
Pope Leo taps Bishop Ronald Hicks to succeed Cardinal Dolan
Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, Illinois, to succeed retiring Timothy Cardinal Dolan as archbishop of New York.
Rabbi killed in Sydney urged Jews to "be more Jewish" in face of antisemitism
Many people who knew the victims of Sunday's attack in Australia hope for a better future, but admit that can't come without acknowledging that words of hatred can lead to violence.
Video shows L.I. Drones as First Responders program get first apprehension
Drone technology recently helped Suffolk County police catch an alleged shoplifter.
NYC man detained by ICE at routine green card interview
A Brooklyn man says his husband was detained by ICE at a routine green card interview at 26 Federal Plaza in November.
Flu cases spiking in New York and beyond
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Heavy rain in New York City, snow in spots north and west on Tuesday
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday due to a coastal storm that will bring heavy rain and snow to parts of the region.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off the holiday season in NYC
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off the 2025 holiday season in NYC, as the iconic balloons, floats and performers marched through Manhattan.
Livery cab driver stabbed and left for dead in the Bronx, taxi group says
A livery cab driver is in critical condition after being stabbed repeatedly early Wednesday morning in the Bronx.
Etan Patz murder suspect Pedro Hernandez should face 3rd trial, DA says
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office said Tuesday it is preparing to retry Pedro Hernandez for the kidnapping and murder of Etan Patz.
NYC firefighters union demands 9/11 toxins records be released
Did New York City know about the dangers of 9/11 toxins more than 20 years ago? The truth could lie in dozens of boxes allegedly containing undisclosed documents.
Driver in deadly Ocean Parkway crash sentenced under plea deal
A driver who mowed down a Brooklyn mother and her two children earlier this year in Midwood was sentenced Wednesday morning.
40% of NYC families can't afford weekly food costs, report says
A new report says more than 40% of New York City families can't afford weekly food costs, and one in three adults in New York City doesn't have enough money for food.
Fire burns 3 homes on Roselle, N.J. street, 24 residents displaced
At least two dozen people were displaced following a fire that spread across multiple home in Roselle, New Jersey, on Monday night.
Coral from the sea is being used in some knee surgeries in NYC
Natural coral is being used to help those suffering from knee osteoarthritis who may not need a total knee replacement.