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NYC Marathon breaks from tradition, bans morning bikers on route
A longstanding marathon tradition is getting the boot this year as race organizers seek to calm safety concerns. For more than 20 years, eager cyclists have cruised along the 26-mile route of the New York City Marathon in the dark and early morning hours before the race officially gets underway. Hundreds of bikers typically take advantage each year of the…
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Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade is back for 34th annual costume spectacular
The furriest parade of the year steps off Saturday in the East Village. The annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade runs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., but this year dogs and their owners march down the parade route on Avenue A. This year will be the parade’s 34th year. It is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 21. One of the…
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‘I'm here, she's not': Trump delivers an at times bitter speech at Al Smith charity dinner
Former President Donald Trump laced into Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats on Thursday in a pointed and at times bitter speech as he headlined the annual Al Smith charity dinner in New York. Trump, in remarks that often felt more like a rally performance than a comedy routine, repeatedly criticized Harris over her decision to skip the event in a break from presidential tradition as...
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Former President Trump visits barbershop in the Bronx
The republican candidate for president had his second campaign stop in the Bronx on Thursday, when he visited a local barbershop before a fundraiser. NBC New York’s Gaby Acevedo reports.
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Man hurt after tire explodes on NJ transit bus at Port Authority
On Wednesday, a 22-year-old man suffered injuries after a NJ Transit bus tire blew, unexpectedly shattering the glass in the Port Authority’s gate 232. NBC New York’s Mark Santia reports.
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NY Comic Con kicks off today: What to know about the event that celebrates pop culture
The biggest pop culture event on the East Coast is back! For four fun-filled days, the New York Comic Con (NYCC) will allow fans the opportunity to meet celebrities, comic creators, authors and gaming stars…and the chance to dust off their epic costumes to cosplay! NYCC kicks off Thursday and will run through Sunday at the Javits Center in...
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Man bloodied by shattered glass after freak accident at Port Authority
A 22-year-old man was injured after a tire on an NJ Transit bus bound for Paterson blew out, shattering a glass panel at Port Authority bus terminal, according to sources familiar with the incident.
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NJ Transit rider badly cut and bloodied after bus tire blows out at Port Authority
A 22-year-old man suffered severe cuts to his legs and lower stomach when the tire of an NJ Transit bus blew out at Port Authority, shattering glass in the gate area, according to sources with knowledge of the incident. The transit agency said a rear tire on a Paterson-bound bus blew out around 6 p.m. Wednesday, shattering a window that…
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La Nina could soon arrive. Here's what that means for winter weather
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center says there is a 60% chance that a weak La Nina event will develop this autumn and could last until March. La Nina is part of a natural climate cycle that can cause extreme weather across the planet — and its effects vary from place to place. Although there is no…
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What's the difference between El Niño and La Niña?
El Niño and La Niña are climate phenomena that impacts weather across the U.S. and the world.
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Winter Village returns to Bryant Park — ahead of Halloween!
Forget about spooky season! A winter staple will soon return to the city — ahead of Halloween! Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park will kick off the 2024-2025 season Oct. 25. The beloved holiday destination will feature a holiday market, free admission skating rink and a food hall — as in previous years. New and returning merchants will…
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Will I get mail today? Are banks open? Here's what's open and closed on Columbus Day
Monday, Oct. 14, marks the federal holiday of Columbus Day, a holiday that many states and cities now recognize as Indigenous Peoples Day and Italian Heritage Day. New York City has recognized the day as Italian Heritage Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day since 2021 — much to the chagrin of a small group of City Council members who make up…
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Annual Columbus Day Parade is ready to kick off in Manhattan
The celebration of Italian-American culture kicks off Monday at 11:30 a.m. News 4’s Jessica Cunnington reports.
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4 killed in pair of deadly overnight crashes in NYC
A deadly night on New York City roads left four people dead between two separate mangled crashes late Saturday and early Sunday morning, according to the NYPD. The first deadly crash was reported up in the Bronx between two cars. Police said a packed Honda Accord was traveling northbound into the intersection of Park Avenue and Claremont Parkway around 9:30…
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New York power struggle? Adams dismisses reports of friction with Hochul
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is doubling down when it comes to who’s in charge at city hall, insisting that it is him, not Gov. Kathy Hochul, making calls when it comes to hiring top aides after a series of resignations. Mayor Eric Adams arrived at City Hall on Friday afternoon hours after being questioned about whether shake-ups...
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Homophobic slurs, mistreatment claims by NYC homeless shelter workers surface in new video
Troubling claims of mistreatment at the hands of staff at a men’s homeless shelter in New York City have surfaced as the mayor helps launch a new outreach program. Many of those claims were documented in videos recorded by one of the residents of Clark Thomas Men’s Shelter on Wards Island, Rachid Belachagar. In the video provided by Belachagar,...
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Shocking claims of mistreatment from workers at NYC homeless shelter
One day after the launch of the city’s new homeless outreach program, claims of mistreatment in one shelter. News 4’s Checkey Beckford reports.
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Eric Adams doubles down that he is in charge of hiring decisions, not Gov. Hochul
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is doubling down when it comes to who’s in charge at city hall, insisting that it is him, not Gov. Kathy Hochul, making calls when it comes to hiring top aides after a series of resignations. It comes amid continuing speculation on who’s next to lead the NYPD. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff...
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How tri-state residents can help Hurricane Milton victims
Hurricane Milton wrecked Central Florida after making its landfall on Wednesday as a powerful Category 3. On Thursday, as the storm moved into the Atlantic Ocean, Floridians and organizations across the tri-state area switched into relief mode. As part of the efforts ahead of landfall, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday that 65 state National Guard soldiers and…
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Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day is Monday: What's open and closed?
Monday, Oct. 14, marks the federal holiday of Columbus Day, a holiday that many states and cities now recognize as Indigenous Peoples Day and Italian Heritage Day. New York City has recognized the day as Italian Heritage Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day since 2021 — much to the chagrin of a small group of City Council members who make up…