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Queens 3 hours ago

1 dead in baby shower quadruple shooting in Queens, police say

One person died and three others were injured when gunfire erupted at a baby shower held in a Queens neighborhood at the start of the weekend. Police said 911 calls came in around 1:30 a.m. Saturday f...

Met Gala 24 hours ago

The history behind the Met Gala, considered the ‘party of the year'
Storm Team 4 3 hours ago

Cloudy, wet mix around NYC this weekend — see outlook for 5 Boro Bike Tour and more

Times Square Apr 30

From live music to DJ sets: 80+ free shows are coming to Times Square this summer

The Times Square Alliance announced more than 80 free, open-air events in Times Square this summer as part of its TSQ LIVE series. TSQ LIVE features artists, performers and more to share their work ac...
Sex Crime Apr 29

Ex-NJ teacher arrested for alleged sexual assault of middle school student he taught

A former teacher in New Jersey was arrested for sexually assaulting a middle school student in his class in 2022, according to law enforcement.
Bronx Apr 29

Mother charged with murder after 6-year-old daughter found cold to touch in Bronx home

A mother in the Bronx was arrested and charged with murdering her young daughter nearly a year after the 6-year-old girl was found dead in the family’s home, according to police.
Columbia University Apr 29

Columbia begins suspending students after protesters defy university's vacate deadline

Negotiations between Columbia University officials and protesters who have set up a pro-Palestinian encampment on a campus lawn have broken down, the school’s president announced Monday. Columbi...

food Apr 29

NYC to require warning labels for sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants

New York City residents may soon see warning labels next to sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants and coffee shops. A law set to go into effect later this year requires food businesses with 15 storefronts or more to post a warning icon next to menu items containing at least 50 grams of added sugar. The city’s health department...
New York Rangers Apr 29

Rangers finish off sweep of the Capitals, move on to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs

The New York Rangers have advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs after finishing off a sweep of the Washington Capitals with a 4-2 victory in Game 4. Artemi Panarin scored the go-ahead goal on the power play early in the third period. Igor Shesterkin finished with 23 saves in another brilliant performance. Alex Ovechkin did not have......
protests Apr 28

College protesters want ‘amnesty.' At stake: Tuition, legal charges, grades and graduation

Hundreds of students around the country are being arrested, suspended, put on probation and, in rare cases, expelled from their colleges for participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
Newark Apr 28

Suspected carjacker slams into NJ bar, pinning couple between building and burning car

Two people were hospitalized overnight after a carjacking suspect pinned the man and woman up against a Newark bar late Saturday. Officials in the New Jersey city said police responded to the Cozy Corner Bar around 12 a.m. for reports of a vehicle crash at the corner of South 12th Street and South Orange Avenue. Newark’s public safety directo...
Harvey Weinstein May 1

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after returning to New York's Rikers Island jail

Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer says the onetime movie mogul has been hospitalized for a battery of tests after his return to New York City following an appeals court ruling nullifying his 2020 rape conviction. Attorney Arthur Aidala said Weinstein was moved to Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan after his arrival on Friday to city jails. On Thursday, t...
Earthquakes Apr 29

Magnitude 2.9 earthquake recorded in New Jersey. Did you feel it?

How about a bit of shaking to start the weekend? Another earthquake was recorded in New Jersey on Saturday — this one came in at a magnitude of 2.9 near Gladstone in Somerset County. That’s just shy of 50 miles from New York City. “We have not received any reports of damage to structures, roadways, or infrastructure,” the Ne...
Brooklyn Apr 27

Brooklyn Half Marathon: route, road closures, what to know

More than 20,000 runners are set to hit the streets of Brooklyn on Sunday, April 28 for the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon. “NYCRUNS is proud to host the over 20,000 runners who will be basking in the glow of Brooklyn this Sunday,” said Steve Lastoe, founder and CEO of NYCRUNS, in a press release. “It’s always amazing to see how…
Storm Team 4 Apr 29

Summer heat arrives Monday with temps in 80s, afternoon pop-up storms

Anyone ready for summer? Sure, we might still be a couple of months away, but Monday’s forecast doesn’t seem to know that. The start of the work week is looking to be a real headline-maker. Temperatures should feel more like a mid-July day, with highs climbing into the mid-80s. We may yet again get a passing shower or storm...
congestion pricing Apr 27

Exemptions for NYC congestion pricing: How to get one, who qualifies and more to know

Now that the MTA has announced a start date for their congestion pricing plan coming to New York City, next comes the important question: How can you get an exemption from paying the new toll?

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