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New York City lawmakers are demanding answers as ambulance response times continue to climb. A City Council hearing Tuesday will examine FDNY-EMS delays and consider a proposal requiring public alerts during major ambulance backlogs.
Banner night has arrived. The Knicks will raise their championship banner at Madison Square Garden before opening the season against the Philadelphia 76ers.
The DHS described Alex Nilaj as an undocumented immigrant from Albania who entered the United States 20 years ago and overstayed.
Authorities converged on a home in the Fordham section, where officials confiscated 30 cannabis plants from what neighbors described as a grow house operating out of a small apartment.
More than 30 years after O.J. Simpson was acquitted of killing Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, unsealed court records are raising questions about the murder weapon.
A 32-year-old woman was struck in the head multiple times before her backpack was stolen in Central Park Sunday night, police say.
New York City is expanding its free childcare program for 2-year-olds to additional neighborhoods, including all of the Bronx and Staten Island.
Richard Riehle, a veteran character actor known for roles in hundreds of films and television shows, has died at the age of 78.
Hundreds of families in minority communities say they were stripped of their home ownership with little to no warning. Now some of them are part of the largest local civil rights settlement in recent history.
James O'Connell said he had nearly been struck by the same driver before witnessing the crash.
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Could you tell if your mom was switched out for an imposter? That's the premise of "Phony," starring Connie Britton and Sam Nivola. Watch Oct. 20 on Hulu.
Mayor Emily Jabbour said she plans to introduce an ordinance requiring new safety standards and increased accountability for property owners of short-term rentals.
Both candidates for governor were in New York City on the campaign trail Monday.
A reported shooting in the Ohio capital on Monday happened near a mosque, but it wasn't an attack on the house of worship, authorities said.
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro is facing more charges in Florida related to the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles.
Here's what voters should know about California ballot propositions for 2026, including a voting guide. See what each proposition would do and who's behind the campaigns.
A nor'easter spinning well offshore will be the big weather story this week, but for most of the region, its impacts will remain limited.
Mississippi's attorney general says a Senatobia police officer was justified in the use of force in the June shooting death of a 1-year-old boy while responding to a shoplifting call.
The government's tree removal justification centers on a 2019 landscape report.
Federal authorities have charged 28 foreign nationals in California who authorities said have illegally registered and voted in U.S. elections.
Crews are battling wildfires across the nation. Track the updates here.
The recall includes dozens of products sold under a variety of brand names nationwide.
Here's information on how to register to vote and vote early in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut for the 2026 midterm elections.
Barbara Palvin is opening up about walking the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show six weeks postpartum.
Five people were found dead from gunshot wounds inside a home in Mundelein, Illinois, according to police.
The village features 180 small and local businesses for tourists and New Yorkers to enjoy.
Dramatic new video shows a man calling out for help as ICE agents pin him to the ground in Long Beach. Advocates say he is a U.S. citizen.
Presley Gerber died on Sept. 21 at age 27. Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and their daughter, Kaia Gerber made first statement Sunday.
Essential safety gear every parent should have for trick-or-treating.
A Chicago home is bringing a little Disney magic to Halloween, transforming into a scene inspired by the Pixar movie "Coco." The decorations celebrate Día de Muertos with colorful displays inspired by the animated film.
A sixth beluga whale rescued from Canada has died at SeaWorld San Diego.
A recent expedition to a remote South Pacific island to search for wreckage from Amelia Earhart’s lost plane has come up empty.
A fire at a Wyandanch church has forced the closure of a soup kitchen that serves about 150 people each day, leaving volunteers scrambling to continue helping those who rely on the service.
Advocates and survivors gathered in Times Square as Safe Horizons marked two years since Jane Doe was allegedly raped at Cornell University.
“You Can See Everything,” Nathan Fielder's documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, just saw one of the biggest box office openings for a documentary in more than 20 years.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at bolstering federal research on women's health, a move pushed by first lady Melania Trump.
Your dog or cat is part of the family. Now, New York City is offering a little extra help for households with pets.
A Rhode Island grower has harvested a pumpkin so big it weighs more than 3,100 pounds and could become a world-record holder.
Outfitted in his famous blue cape, Underdog is one of the Parade's longest running characters that appeared in every parade lineup from 1965-1984.
Audiences still can't seem to stay away from Skid Row and the bloodthirsty plant lurking inside Mushnik's flower shop.
A new Department of Transportation rule is changing what counts as an airline-controlled delay, meaning some travelers may no longer qualify for hotel stays, meal vouchers or other
Half or more Americans call every household purchase category measured "unaffordable."
Police said they were investigating a shooting near the 400 block of 8th Street SE.
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is now investigating the Upper East Side incident.
Donnie Wahlberg is speaking out after he said he survived a failed plane takeoff Sunday.
Billionaire Elon Musk on Monday pledged to give one share of his company SpaceX to "every kid in America."
France's Prime Minister says he has instructed prefects to impose “very limited” and “localized” curfews in cities to prevent more rioting and looting.
Police say a woman who drove a truck onto a soccer field during a youth game in Kansas, killing two people and injuring several others, has been released.
Commuters who ride NYC Ferry will now pay more. A fare increase took effect Monday, raising the cost of a one-way trip to $5.
Police are still searching for the gunman accused of killing 26-year-old Darryl Rodriguez during an argument at a Midtown subway station. Friends and neighbors remember Rodriguez as a twin and security guard whose death has left loved ones devastated.
Skeletons brought OG Anunoby's iconic NBA Finals tip-in back to life, and there are no bones about it - this recreation is a slam dunk!
Governor Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman campaigned in separate appearances Sunday.
The incident occurred before a football game between Navy and UTSA.
Hurricane Trudy has lashed Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.
Multiple people were killed and dozens more were injured when a horrific explosion erupted at a Canadian military base, according to authorities and new reports.
Three people, including a child, were injured Saturday afternoon when a small plane crashed onto a roadway in San Jose, according to fire officials.
In this episode of Tiempo, Joe Torres visits Hostos Community College to discuss Latino trailblazers.
Up Close: Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman join Liz Cho to talk about NY's gubernatorial election.
Thousands of walkers turned Central Park and Jones Beach pink Sunday as breast cancer survivors, families and supporters came together for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events.
Police are searching for the gunman who fatally shot a man during an argument on the platform of the 7th Avenue-53rd Street subway station in Midtown Manhattan.
Pope Leo XIV has thanked the faithful in St. Peter's Square for their prayers after his hospitalization for lung surgery.
Miley Cyrus honored her late godmother Dolly Parton with an emotional performance of "Jolene" and shared a special memory of the country legend.
The incident happened just before 7:30 p.m. near Garrison Avenue and Whittier Street in Hunts Point, according to police.
Flames broke out Saturday just before 6 p.m. on Hylan Boulevard between Sharrot Ave. and Mt. Loretto near the Old Church of St. Joachim and St. Anne.
A woman drove a truck through a soccer field during a youth game in Kansas on Saturday, killing a 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man and sending 11 other victims to the hospital, authorities said.
Three people, including a child, were injured Saturday afternoon when a small plane crashed onto a roadway in San Jose, according to fire officials.
With the midterm elections 17 days away, supporters of the "No Kings" movement gathered across the country Saturday to encourage voter participation as early voting approaches.
It started just after 11 a.m. Saturday on West 49th Street between 8th and 9th avenues.
San Francisco, California retiree Adan Look lost $500,000 to a fake romance scam involving a "crypto investment." Then, he fell for another pig butchering scam.
A man died after being shot on a northbound E train platform at the 53rd Street-Seventh Avenue subway station following an argument with a suspect who remains at large.
Trudy strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moved toward Mexico 's southwestern and west-central Pacific coast.
The FDNY is commemorating the 60th anniversary of the 23rd Street fire, honoring the 12 firefighters who lost their lives in one of the department's deadliest tragedies.
Bill Ritter's mission to raise Alzheimer's awareness helped drive record turnout at CaringKind's Alzheimer's Walk and Brain Health Day, where free brain health screenings were being offered for the first time.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged support for U.S. sanctions against Russia after President Donald Trump paused them.
Pope Leo has left Rome's Gemelli hospital four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.
Ex-Texas police officer Amber Guyger was granted parole after shooting and killing a man in his apartment in 2018.
Experts say being proactive about brain health is just as important as routine medical checkups.
A batch of raw mild cheddar cheese sold in New York, New Jersey and several other states is being recalled over possible E. coli contamination.
Kevin Daly, a sophomore at St. Francis Prep suddenly became dizzy while at school in late September.
The 16-year-old gunman who opened fire at a a special needs classroom at Silver Rail Elementary School in was a former student, investigators revealed Friday.
Three children and one teacher were killed at an elementary school in Oregon on Thursday, police said. Another student and teacher were injured.
The hero bystander followed the suspected gunman into the building and fatally shot him inside a special needs classroom where the shooting unfolded, the chief said.
Two NYPD officers are being credited with helping save the life of a 1-month-old boy who stopped breathing earlier this month in Astoria.
According to organizers, drag shows have previously been held in Sussex County without intimidation or threats. However, the event planned at Indian Spice was met with opposition.
A New Mexico judge has dismissed an indictment against actor and director Timothy Busfield on four counts of sexual contact of a minor.
Sixth graders from two public middle schools in Greenwich are scheduled to leave next week for a four-day field trip in the Berkshires, but some parents are raising concerns about the location.
The new ABC wildfire tracker elements includes hotspot boundaries around fires.
The Norte Fire ignited midday Friday in San Clemente, with fire officials warning that wind gusts are causing a "dangerous rate of spread."
Katherine Lincoln Jewelry and Stiles and Jagger Moto share a workspace filled with tools for everything from setting diamonds to working on motorcycles.
The Bryson Fire in Malibu, which prompted evacuation orders and warnings, is among several brush fires burning in Southern California, stoked by hot, windy weather that's led to tens of thousands of people in the state without power after their electricity was turned off.
A Suffolk police officer's impromptu one-on-one soccer challenge with local teens in Centereach turned into a viral sensation, drawing millions of views and creating lasting community connections.
An Oklahoma school says sophomore safety Tyler Ulrich has died five days after sustaining what the school called a "traumatic injury" during a game.
Blakeman, the Nassau County executive and Hochul's Republican opponent, accused the governor of focusing too heavily on the president rather than her own record.
Aga's Restaurant shares how they manage the incredible demand and keep thousands of orders moving every day.
Two moms in New Jersey are helping women learn how to protect themselves through a nonprofit called "Strike It Strong".
The coolest air of the season is arriving this weekend.
At least 16 people seen floating in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico's Baja California coast were rescued in the predawn hours Friday, and authorities were searching for several others in an area frequented by smugglers transporting migrants by boat to the U.S.
A suspicious white powder that was discovered in a mailed envelope in a building housing Rep. Ritchie Torres' district office in the Bronx, was deemed non-hazardous, according to police.