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Paid sick time for pets? A New York City Council bill could soon allow it
A new bill making its way through New York City Council would take away at least one major stress for pet owners living in the city. The just-introduced legislation would allow people to use their own paid sick time to take of their pets when necessary.
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Paid sick time for pets? A new NYC council bill could soon allow it
A proposed city council bill could allow employees to use paid sick time to take care of pets, a measure supporters argue will help pet ownership easier and ease the mental health crisis. New Yorkers have mixed feelings about the new policy proposal. NBC New York’s Gus Rosendale reports.
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Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest set to take place in Washington Square Park
Calling all Timothée Chalamet doppelgängers. The winner of the contest will win a $50 cash reward.
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Daniel Penny trial: Jury selection begins in NYC subway chokehold death
Jury selection was underway Monday in the trial of Daniel Penny, a retired Marine charged in the deadly subway chokehold of Jordan Neely.
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The Vessel at Hudson Yards reopens with new safety measures: What to know
After sitting silent for more than three years, a New York City attraction that was shrouded in a cloud of uncertainty has reopened with additional safety precautions in place.
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Alleged squatter could face 15 years in prison for occupying vacant Queens home
A 49-year-old woman could spend up to 15 years in prison for allegedly squatting in a vacant Queens home, the local district attorney’s office said. Laurel Bay was indicted Thursday on burglary, criminal trespass, criminal mischief, petit larceny and criminal possession of stolen property, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said. She is expected to return to court Nov. 26. If…
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Daniel Penny to stand trial as jury selection begins in NYC subway chokehold death
Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of Daniel Penny, a retired Marine charged in the deadly subway chokehold of Jordan Neely. Penny has pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the death of Neely, a former Michael Jackson impersonator who was shouting and begging for money on a Manhattan train last May. To get a…
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Costumed pups put the howl in Howl-oween
The annual Halloween parade returned to the East Village for the 34th year.
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The Vessel to reopen Monday with new safety measures
A long-awaited return for a New York City attraction: the Vessel is scheduled to reopen more than three years after a series of suicides in Hudson Yards. News 4’s Chris Glorioso reports.
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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 returns 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…