Open enrollment begins for New York's Affordable Care Act health insurance plans
New state insurance subsidies approved by the Biden administration will help thousands of New Yorkers save money. [ more › ]
View ArticleQuiz: Was NYC Mayor Adams given a bribe or a gratuity? The difference is a...
New York City Mayor Eric Adams arrives to appear in court after being indicted on federal charges of accepting bribes and illegal campaign contributions from Turkish nationals.Adams says he accepted...
View ArticleTrial begins for Daniel Penny, accused in Jordan Neely's chokehold death on...
Daniel Penny arrives for an arraignment hearing on June 28, 2023.The case has been deeply divisive for New Yorkers, whose opinions on it are closely tied to their thoughts on subway crime, mental...
View ArticleNY officials seize P’Nut the squirrel from owner, sparking online petition...
Tens of thousands of people are now rallying behind P’Nut the squirrel.Thousands are rallying behind the Instagram-famous pet’s owner, urging New York officials to return the squirrel. [ more › ]
View ArticleOctober was the driest month ever recorded in NYC. Don't expect much rain soon.
The sun rises behind Central Park Tower and buildings along Billionaires' Row in New York City, as seen from Weehawken, New Jersey.The extended dry spell is heightening fire risks, but for now, our...
View ArticleNYC clubs are throwing parties for Millennials and Gen Xers with bedtimes, so...
Dancers at a recent Matinée Social Club in New York City.With my age and effort-free attire, did I exude ownership of the night, or did I just seem weird and old? [ more › ]
View ArticleEarly Addition: Cats love Donald Trump's childhood home in Queens. Neighbors,...
Because the former Trump residence has fallen into disrepair, here are your early links: [ more › ]
View ArticleAbortion rights battle in House race makes Long Island 'the center of the world'
Democrats see first-term Rep. Anthony D'Esposito as vulnerable in a race that reflects national debates over reproductive rights.The race between Rep. Anthony D'Esposito and Laura Gillen has become a...
View ArticleIt's scary how many transit options New York City could've had
The abandoned subway station at 91st Street. (Image:Christopher Cook/Wikimedia Commons)Join us on a spooky journey through the graveyards of New York City transit history. Gaze at the sites where...
View ArticleMove over swing states: Control of Congress runs through New York — and costs...
At $146 million and counting, top spenders fueling some of the most consequential congressional races in the country. [ more › ]
View ArticleJudge dismisses NY attorney general's lawsuit against Pepsi over plastic litter
Attorney General Letitia James argued in the suit that microplastics have been linked to an array of health problems.The legal defeat comes amid growing concern about the environmental consequences of...
View ArticleMayor Adams' trial set for 2 months before NYC mayoral primary
Mayor Eric Adams leaves court after a hearing to dismiss his bribery charge on Nov. 1, 2024.The mayor’s defense lawyers argued that a speedy trial was essential to his re-election hopes. [ more › ]
View ArticleNovember means darker skies for stargazers to view planets, meteors
Jupiter will be visible in November.Daylight savings time means an extra hour of stargazing. [ more › ]
View ArticleNYC lawmakers say growing ambulance response times have deadly consequences
Response times for city ambulances are growing longer.City data shows over the last 5 years, response times have grown by a minute — a 16 percent jump. [ more › ]
View ArticleThe NYC marathon is Sunday. For Italian restaurants, Saturday night is the...
An array of Italian dishes at Bevacco in Brooklyn Heights.NYC's Italian restaurants are bracing themselves for marathon runners loading up on carbs. [ more › ]
View ArticleMayor Adams issues drought watch for NYC after dangerously dry October
Central Park has had one of the driest spells in history.The move is the first step in a three-tier process that could include mandatory restrictions if conditions worsen [ more › ]
View ArticleHouse speaker riles NY with threat to repeal manufacturing bill. But what is...
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson at a recent campaign event.The measure, signed into law in 2022, is sending billions to New York's semiconductor industry. [ more › ]
View ArticleFirefighter remains in serious condition after 40-foot fall while battling...
The firefighter fell 40 feet through a shaft behind the Harlem apartment building.Eight more people, including three other firefighters, also sustained injuries during the six-alarm fire. [ more › ]
View ArticleWant to know what’s on voters’ minds? Spend months at the laundromat.
Fountain Square Laundry in Beacon, NYSince February, we visited eight laundromats once a month to talk about voting and the upcoming election. [ more › ]
View ArticleMeet the woman who volunteers to cheer for NYC Marathon runners she just met
Lopez Ramsay on 4th Ave with a box of tissues and a sign that reads: “You’ve Got Some Schmutz on Your Face”.Dahlia Lopez Ramsay makes it her mission to cheer on “adopted” strangers. [ more › ]
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