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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…
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Sexual predators targeting kids on mass transit
The NYPD says it’s seeing a disturbing trend, children being assaulted by strangers on mass transit. News 4 New York’s Marc Santia reports.
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Florida sheriff's office rescues trapped citizens from Hurricane Milton floodwaters
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida shared an aerial video showing agents rescuing citizens trapped in their homes in floodwaters.
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Adams looks to replace interim NYPD commissioner. Is head of sanitation a contender?
Mayor Eric Adams confirmed Thursday afternoon that he’s looking for someone new to lead the NYPD, but could the current sanitation commissioner be on the list of contenders for the role? In an exclusive interview with our sister station Telemundo 47, Adams said interim commissioner Tom Donlon will soon be stepping aside to be replaced by a permanent police...
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Mayor Adams set to name new NYPD commissioner amid more City Hall shake ups
Expect more changes coming to City Hall, NYC Mayor Eric Adams said in an interview with NBC New York. Andrew Siff reports.
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Hurricane Milton aftermath: 4 dead, crane toppled, homes damaged
Milton made landfall in Siesta Key as a category 3 hurricane, knocking out power to millions on its jaunt across Florida. Much of the central peninsula suffered heavy damage. NBC’s Jay Gray reports.
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Migrant shelter on Randall's Island to close in February 2025
New York City said the huge migrant shelter on Randall’s Island is set to close in February. Officials said a steady decline in the arriving migrant population has changed the reality and necessity of the temporary shelter. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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NewFest 2024: New York's queer film festival debuts 140 films across two weeks
Mark your calendars and grab your tickets because the 36th edition of NewFest is back for an exciting two weeks of queer cinema. The annual fall film festival returns Thursday, Oct. 10, with the New York premiere of “A Nice Indian Boy,” starring Jonathan Groff and Karan Soni. The following 10 days are marked by feature film debuts, as well…
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WATCH: ‘Haunts and Happenings,' a one-of-a-kind tri-state Halloween special
NBC New York has everything you could ask for during the Halloween season — like the folklore lurking in the woods of New Jersey or the true-crime trolley rolling through Brooklyn. Check out “Haunts and Happenings: A Tri-State Adventure” — a one-of-a-kind Halloween special!
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First Adams admin charged with obstructing investigation into campaign money
Mohamed Bahi, who resigned Monday as the mayor’s liaison to the Muslim community, is accused of encouraging a businessman to solicit illegal straw donations from four of the businessman’s employees and to then lie about it to the FBI. NBC New York’s Melissa Russo reports.
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Ex-FDNY chief admits to corruption charge in federal bribery case
One of two former FDNY chiefs indicted last month in a federal bribery probe that accused the men of exchanging bribes for fast-tracking inspections has pleaded not guilty, prosecutors announced Tuesday. Brian Cordasco pleaded not guilty to conspiring to solicit and receives bribes, Damian Williams, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced. Cordasco was charged...