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Weather 5 hours ago

When are we getting some much needed rainfall?

The tri-state needs some rain, badly. Between record dry stretches and persistent drought conditions, we could seriously use a good long shower. Not to mention worsening air quality in and around New ...

Air Quality 5 hours ago

Air quality forecast: Smoke from wildfires in NY, NJ causes health advisory
Queens 12 hours ago

Armed duo shoot Queens retailer in both legs in apparent Rolex robbery

Upper West Side 13 hours ago

NYC family pleads for help finding missing father of 6 with Alzheimer's

A family in New York has a desperate plea to their neighbors to keep an eye out for a missing father. Alberto Saldana, 69, has been missing from his Upper West Side home for more than two days and suf...
Wildfires 8 hours ago

Here's where the wildfires are burning in New Jersey

At least six wildfires are actively burning across New Jersey as gusty winds, dry brush and low humidity provide fueling conditions for fire activity.
Wildfires 4 hours ago

NYC air quality unhealthy as smoke blankets tri-state; mayor bans park grilling

Wildfires continue to burn around the tri-state as red flag warnings remain and drought conditions persist. The fires are leading to smoky skies and diminished air quality. Nearly a half-dozen wildfir...
Holidays Nov 8

Bakers turn Rockefeller Center, Bronx Zoo, pizza and other NYC icons into gingerbread masterpieces

New York City looks good enough to eat at a baking competition highlighting the best of the five boroughs. Before visitors at the Museum of the City of New York can see its new holiday exhibit, they c...

Long Island Nov 8

Changes coming to child protective services after NYPD cop conviction in son's death

The changes come in response to the 2020 death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva, whose police officer father forced him to sleep overnight on the concrete floor of a freezing garage
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree 5 hours ago

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives to the Plaza for holiday season

This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrived at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City on Saturday morning and was hoisted into its place for the holiday season ahead of next month’s tree lighting.
Food & Drink Nov 8

Fall festivities! NY Cider Festival heads to Hudson Yards this month

New York City will have a chance to revel in the fall spirit with one of the season’s beloved beverages thanks to a festival that will be making its way to Midtown later this month. The New York Cider Association announced that the NY Cider Festival will be held on Nov. 16. The event, which will be held at Location05…
New York Yankees Nov 8

Aaron Boone to return for eighth season as Yankees manager after New York exercises 2025 option

Fresh off the Yankees’ first World Series appearance in 15 years, Aaron Boone will return for an eighth season as New York’s manager in 2025.
New York City Nov 8

Ex-aide to NYC Mayor Eric Adams in plea discussions with federal prosecutors

A former aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams is discussing a possible plea deal with federal prosecutors following his arrest last month on charges of witness tampering and destroying evidence, court papers show. Mohamed Bahi, who served as City Hall’s chief liaison to the Muslim community, was arrested last month as part of a sweeping investiga...
New Jersey Nov 8

Brush fire burning in Englewood Cliffs amid red-flag warning, drought conditions

A brush fire is burning in Englewood Cliffs with the smoke from it visible across the Hudson River in Manhattan. The fire is burning in the area of the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Bergen County, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. The fire is 30 percent contained and 19 acres in size, the fire service reports. No structures…...
Wildfires Nov 8

Wildfires keep coming in bone-dry New Jersey. Here's the latest

Firefighters in New Jersey are stretched even thinner as yet another wildfire burns in bone-dry conditions in the state. At least four wildfires were burning from the Pinelands to the New York City suburbs. The latest fire broke out along the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Englewood Cliffs in Bergen County, across the Hudson River from New York. I...
Crime and Courts Nov 8

NYC man charged for staging crash in insurance fraud scheme caught on dash cam: DA

A Brooklyn man is facing a litany of charges for allegedly staging a car crash as part of an insurance fraud scheme by cutting off another driver on the Belt Parkway, forcing the driver to stop and then reversing into the victim’s car — an incident that was caught on the victim’s dash cam and soon became a viral...
Upper West Side Nov 8

Suspect charged in Upper West Side shooting that sparked subway chaos: NYPD

A suspect was arrested and hit with multiple charges stemming from Thursday’s shooting on the Upper West Side that sent subway riders scrambling to duck under seats, the NYPD said. Eduardo Diaz was arrested just after 11 a.m. Friday on charges including attempted murder, assault and weapon possession. Police have not shared what the relations...
FDNY Nov 8

Dramatic video captures SUV explosion in Queens neighborhood

Authorities are investigating the explosion of an SUV in Queens Friday as an accident. According to fire officials and a law enforcement source, an unoccupied vehicle parked on 133rd Street near 131st Avenue with a propane tank in the trunk exploded just before 7 a.m. Friday. No one was inside the vehicle at the time and no injuries were reported&#...
FBI Nov 8

Racist texts referencing slavery raise alarms in NY, other states post-election

Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies. The messages, sent anonymously, were reported in several states, including New York, Alabama, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania a...
Extreme Weather Nov 8

Red flag warnings blanket tri-state; NJ burns amid worst drought in decades

The latest update to the U.S. Drought Monitor was issued Thursday and the news isn’t good. The tri-state area is withering in a prolonged and increasingly extreme drought situation. It started in September, when we got off to a very dry start. We ended the month with a large rain deficit. And then came October, We got a whopping......
Congestion pricing Nov 8

Congestion pricing has been paused since June. The election results could change that

The MTA’s controversial congestion pricing plan for entering Manhattan was paused in June by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. But after the results of the presidential election, that could change.

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