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As a wildfire continued to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, the smoky conditions contributed to the hourslong closure of a miles of the Garden State Parkway just as folks head to the Jersey Shore for the weekend.

Storm Team 4 Meteorologist, Matt Brickman, met with 2nd and 3rd graders at John W. Lavelle Preparatory Charter School in Staten Island. The students learned about how they can help the planet and about the upcoming hurricane season.

Conde Nast Traveler released a list of 11 small towns near big cities that could give city dwellers an option to spend some time away from their fast-paced home — and for those in NYC looking to explore, head out onto Long Island for a change of pace

Airbnb sued New York City on Thursday over an ordinance that the company says imposes arbitrary restrictions that would greatly reduce the local supply of short-term rentals.

A new audit released by the Office of the MTA Office of Inspector General found that excessive work hours for rail employees are posing a high risk to their safety. The study looked at fatigue which can cause delayed reactions and poor decision-making among workers who are not covered by Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations which limit...

In the shadow of JFK Airport, on a desolate stretch behind barbed wire, is Building 197 — a sprawling warehouse that is being prepared as the next home for new asylum seekers, according to city hall. It could soon house as many as 1,000 migrants.

After moving from New York to Paris in 2011, Ajiri Aki discovered a new, more joyful perspective on life. Here’s what the mother and lifestyle guru learned from French people about how to live a long, happy life.

Being a new mom is an experience full of beautiful emotions and a lot of love. However, there are also challenges — especially, for many, when it comes to breastfeeding. According to Ani Cuartas, who is a lactation consultant, some of those difficulties involve pain, sleeplessness and not being able to rest, or not knowing if you are giving t...

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With hurricane season here, thousands of NYC residents in areas vulnerable to floods wonder what’s in store for them — especially after a plan to shore up basements dwellings in the wake of Hurricane Ida ran aground in Albany. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff examines the risk and challenges at a precarious time of year.

The warehouse at the Queens airport could soon house as many as 1,000 migrants. But there is some push back against the plan. NBC New York’s Jessica Cunnington reports.

A search warrant at the home of Charles Foehner, who police said shot and killed a man trying to mug him in Kew Gardens, led to the discovery of at least two dozen unlicensed weapons. NBC New York’s Chris Jose reports.