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St. John’s’s Zuby Ejiofor (24) shoots over Marquette’s Ben Gold (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big East tournament Friday, March 14, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

March Madness 7 hours ago

St. John's to face Omaha in first round of NCAA tournament

St. John’s coach Rick Pitino leads his unprecedented sixth program into the tournament, and what a road he would have to take to get to the Final Four through the west region. First, he will tra...

Times Square 10 hours ago

Man set on fire near heart of Times Square: NYPD
Recalls 16 hours ago

Sparkling water sold at Trader Joe's recalled over laceration hazard

NYC Marathon 15 hours ago

When is the NYC marathon 2025?: Date, time to know

As the New York half marathon wraps, attention will turn to this fall’s New York City marathon, known officially as the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon. The United Airlines NYC Half took place o...
New Jersey 17 hours ago

Democrats running for New Jersey governor navigate the delicate politics of immigration

Along an industrial stretch of roadway in New Jersey’s biggest city, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka appeared with immigrants rights activists last week to protest the Trump administration’s deal with a priva...
NCAA Basketball 18 hours ago

No. 6 St. John's beats Creighton 82-66 for 1st Big East Tournament crown in 25 years

RJ Luis Jr. scored all but two of his 29 points after halftime and No. 6 St. John’s made 14 straight shots from the field in the second half to beat Creighton 82-66 for its first Big East Tournament t...
Weather 19 hours ago

Dense fog limiting visibility in the tri-state Sunday morning

Heavy, dense fog is limiting visibility across the tri-state Sunday morning making for a dreary start to the day. A little drizzle is accompanying the fog which is blanketing the region and making it ...

Columbia University Mar 15

DOJ is investigating whether Columbia University hid students sought by the US

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether Columbia University concealed “illegal aliens” on its campus, one of its top officials said Friday, as the Trump administration intensified its campaign to deport foreigners who participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at the school last year. Agents with the Department of Homeland Security...
Queens Mar 15

2 found dead in Queens home

Authorities are investigating the discovery of two bodies in a Queens home. Police responding to a call about a person shot inside a home on 80th Street found a 57-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene. They also found an 88-year-old woman dead. She had not been shot. The medical...
news Mar 15

$1.5 million is the ‘magic number' for retirement savings—here's how long it lasts in every U.S. state

In Hawaii, $1.5 million in savings may not last through retirement, but in West Virginia, it could stretch for 54 years.
Brooklyn Mar 15

Man dies after stabbed multiple times in Brooklyn near Barclays Center: Police

A man died after he was stabbed multiple times near Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Friday, according to police. Officers responded to a 911 call around 9 p.m. about a stabbing near Atlantic Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Downtown Brooklyn, police said. A man was found at the scene with multiple stab wounds to his chest. The victim was taken…...
Woodbridge Mar 15

Man arrested for spray-painting swastikas on person's lawn in Connecticut: PD

A man has been arrested after he allegedly defaced a person’s lawn using red spray paint in Woodbridge. Authorities were called to the area of Johnson Road and Pease Road around 9:15 p.m. on Thursday. The police department said a man in his 30s is accused of vandalizing someone’s lawn with several signs saying “We Stand With Ameri...
Immigration Mar 15

Visa fee hikes, delays hinder international artists from touring the U.S.

Visa processing times in Vermont have gone from one month to three. In California, it previously took two to four months, but now, it’s eight.
New York City Mar 15

2 house cats in NYC test positive for bird flu, health dept. says

New York City’s health department confirmed two cases in separate households where cats tested positive for the bird flu, officials announced Friday. Acting Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse released a statement saying the cats were infected with H5 avian influenza, and warned owners to take precautions when it comes to feeding pets. “Pet...
Food & Drink Mar 15

Rita's to celebrate first day of spring with free Italian ice, new flavor

The beloved Pennsylvania-based frozen treats destination is continuing its annual tradition and inviting you to ring in the first day of spring with free Italian ice on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
St. Patrick's Day Mar 14

2025 NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade: What to know and how to watch

The 264th edition of the popular and beloved New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade is set for Monday, March 17. The parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Eastern Time and run until 3 p.m. The parade will begin on Fifth Avenue at 44th Street and end on Fifth Avenue at 79th Street. How do I watch the…
Columbia University Mar 14

Feds arrest another Columbia student who participated in pro-Palestinian protests

A second Columbia University student involved with last year’s protests has been arrested by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents with Homeland Security Investigations, while another had her student visa revoked and self-deported, the Department of Homeland Security said Friday. Columbia University couldn’t immediately be ...
Westchester County 10 hours ago

Ex-US Rep. Nita Lowey, a New York Democrat who chaired powerful committee, dies

Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey has died at the age of 87. Lowey’s family says in a statement that she died Saturday after battling metastatic breast cancer. Lowey was the first woman to chair the powerful House Appropriations Committee that, with its Senate counterpart, oversees federal government spending. She was elected to Congress in 19...
New Jersey 16 hours ago

Democrats running for NJ governor navigate the delicate politics of immigration

New Jersey’s governor’s race this year, one of just two along with Virginia, is emerging as a proving ground for Democrats struggling to find a message that can win over voters.
New York City Mar 15

Raw pet food connected to deadly cases of bird flu among NYC cats

As many as three cases of bird flu found in New York City pet cats, two of which were deadly, have been connected to a brand of raw pet food, according to city officials.

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