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GOP Rep. George Santos’ lawyer argued that their identities should remain private because of concerns that they will be attacked and harassed.

After about three hours of spirited debate, the state Assembly passed a bill considering reparations to address the lingering, negative effects of slavery, The state Senate passed the measure hours later, and the bill will be sent to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for consideration.

New York health officials say a slight increase in emergency department arrivals began Wednesday, as the skies became an unrecognizable and ominous orange.

With New York City ranking at the top of the list of the world’s major cities with the poorest air quality Tuesday and Wednesday, according to IQAir, city and state officials said they would be giving out free masks throughout the five boroughs. Here’s where you can get one.

Itchy eyes, a scratchy throat and a cough probably come as no surprise when the air is thick with wildfire smoke. But poor air quality can contribute to less expected symptoms, too. It is not uncommon for people to also experience chest pain, headaches and dizziness, according to Dr. Gregory Wu, a critical care medicine physician at ...

On Wednesday afternoon, as New York City residents attempted to make sense of the orange haze that blanketed the area, a Chinese delivery worker who services restaurants in south Brooklyn carried on despite  the dangerous air conditions, dropping off orders over the course of his 10-hour shift.  “If you’re out for long periods of time, yo...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul warned the Belmont Stakes could be called off if the air quality index exceeds 200 on its scale.

A climate pattern called El Nino has been expected for months and on Thursday NOAA said it has arrived. It is expected to strengthen into the winter in the US.

ChatGPT is all the rage, and it turns out businesses are hiring experts in the tool to help them create content. Here’s how to start the side hustle.

A woman was found dead and without any clothes on inside a trash compactor room at an East Harlem apartment building, according to police.

A New Jersey father drowned at a Jersey Shore beach after jumping in the water to save his teenage daughter who got swept away in the current, officials said.

Read the 49-page indictment detailing the federal charges Donald Trump now faces.