Mamdani calls for investigation on how a man charged for jogger's murder was hired by DOE
Sayed Mohassib, who worked as a paraprofessional, had a history of psychiatric issues, officials say. [ more › ]
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NY students will still have to take Regents exams, even as graduation rules change
Lansingburgh High School math teacher Regina Felio, right, helps a student prepare for their upcoming Algebra I Regents exam on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Lansingburgh High School in Troy, N.Y.
NYC fire deaths nearly double in 2026 as deadly Brooklyn blaze’s victims are identified
A fire ripped through a two-story home in Sunset Park early morning on Nov. 5, 2026.
T-Mobile slowed Internet to a crawl for NY low-income users, AG says
The company will have to remove the data caps and expand service to more locations. [ more › ]
NYPD curbs spitting and idling tickets amid complaints about quality-of-life crackdown
It follows criticism by some New Yorkers over an increase in so-called quality of life enforcement by the NYPD.
NY civil liberties groups push for 48-hour limit on police retaining Flock camera data
A Flock Safety camera is seen on the corner of River Street and Congress Street in Troy, New York.
Man denied stabbing Brooklyn jogger but described being covered in blood, complaint says
Katie Suarez Sayed Mohassib told police he went to the running trail with a knife because “people were going to come to kill his family,” according to a criminal complaint. [ more › ]
Digital skills are an increasing requirement in NYC jobs beyond tech, report finds
A person looks at their finances on a laptop. Nearly half of all job postings in New York City now seek digital skills, including home health care, construction and retail jobs, the Center for an Urban Future found. [ more › ]
NJ Gov. Sherrill announces her new lieutenant governor pick
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill The announcement follows a tumultuous sexual harassment and ethics scandal that surrounded her former second-in-command. [ more › ]
Early Addition: Sewing is all the rage in NYC
Because an old-school sewing circle is thriving in the Lower East Side, here are your early links: The AI bubble could put New York's pension funds at risk, scam checks in New Jersey, Popeye in the Thanksgiving parade and more. [ more › ]
1 dead after early morning fire rips through Hamilton Heights apartment building, FDNY says
An FDNY truck is seen in 2015. The FDNY and police responded to a Forest Hills, Queens fire where a woman was found unresponsive Friday morning. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Will voters' ‘blue tsunami’ mean a reset on healthcare for NY?
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, right, and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, both of New York, on the steps of the U.S. Senate during a May 21, 2026, event in Washington, D.C.
Gov. Hochul won with a mandate from voters. But what was the message?
Gov. Hochul beat Republican rival Bruce Blakeman by about 20 percentage points, or 1.2 million votes.
Mamdani says more help is coming to homeless New Yorkers living outside this winter
A person carrying their belongings pauses in the street on February 04, 2026 in New York City.
Brooklyn jogger killed in stabbing saves 4 lives through organ donations
Katie Suarez, foreground, was fatally stabbed while jogging along the Brooklyn waterfront.
New York’s House delegation will include 20 Democrats and six Republicans
Cait Conley defeated Rep. Mike Lawler in the race to represent a Hudson Valley district in Congress.
Jazz Age fashions return to Governor’s Island for the Lawn Party's fall edition
Several hundred people sporting their Prohibition-era best danced it up on Governor's Island this weekend. [ more › ]
Brooklyn woman killed after tumbling from a moving SUV on the BQE near Brooklyn Bridge
Police say the woman fell out of the vehicle after opening its rear door. [ more › ]
Mamdani expands free produce programs for New Yorkers on SNAP
People shop for vegetables and other foods in Brighton Beach in Brooklyn on May 12, 2026, in New York City.
Federal judge rules Mamdani administration must give ICE names of Bronx shelter residents
U.S. federal agents working for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detain immigrants and asylum seekers reporting for immigration court proceedings at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building's U.S. Immigration Court in New York, New York, Thursday, July 24, 2025.
NYPD arrests and charges city schools employee in murder of Brooklyn jogger
Katie Suarez, foreground, was fatally stabbed while jogging along the Brooklyn waterfront.
Work is underway to replace deteriorating Newark Bay Bridge, a major NY-NJ route
The existing Newark Bay Bridge The new bridge should be ready in 2031, with minimal disruption to commuters while it's being built, officials say. [ more › ]
Quest Diagnostics pays $13M to settle kickback allegations involving NY Giants tickets
Quest Diagnostics paid over $13 million to resolve allegations that it provided health care providers and executives illegal kickbacks in the form of New York Giants tickets and access to exclusive events, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office of New Jersey.
The real race at the NYC Marathon is getting to the front of the toilet line
Runners wait in line for the portable toilets at the start of the New York City marathon in.
Person found dead with stab wounds in Queens building, NYPD says
Police hadn't yet named and suspects or identified the victim Friday. [ more › ]
Amtrak's Penn Station plan could funnel taxpayer money to new venue for James Dolan
The Trump administration is moving ahead with a new design for Penn Station. The federal government's plan to rebuild Penn Station would require the purchase of a theater attached to the west side of Madison Square Garden. [ more › ]
Intoxicated Queens driver killed baby after running stop sign, indictment says
Murray Street and 32nd Avenue. The Queens DA's office says the driver was on cocaine and THC. [ more › ]
Man arrested in NYC on accusations of sexual assault, rape on Cape Cod, officials said
Rowers Guy Monseair, of City Island, was wanted for crimes committed in Barnstable during his time there as a rowing coach. [ more › ]
Service upgrade coming to On The Way: An hour-long radio show on all things NYC transit
WNYC's best-in-the-city transportation segment is turning into an hour-long program running Thursdays at 1 p.m. [ more › ]
NYC schools’ standoff with Google over AI raises prospect of no search in class
Chromebooks are commonplace in New York City classrooms. Google’s threat to pull the plug on search in classrooms underscored how deeply the technology’s products are woven into the fabric of education. [ more › ]
Early Addition: Foliage is beautiful until it clogs a drain and causes flooding
Because a Brooklyn business owner learned the hard way and decided never again, here are your early links: Upper West Side barn owls okay for now, cool New York City gingerbread houses, how "Club Kid" recreated the club and more. [ more › ]
Skeletal remains found in backyard of West Village building, NYPD says
Parts of a historic skeleton were found in a property adjacent to St. Luke's Lutheran Church on Christopher Street.
Health aide, elderly man killed in East Harlem senior center shooting, per NYPD
Police tape at a crime scene Police responded to a call from the Gaylord White Senior Center on East 104th Street Thursday evening. [ more › ]
Supreme Court case could affect admissions reforms for NYC specialized schools
Stuyvesant High School, one of the premier specialized public high schools in New York City.
South Bronx, East New York lead NYC in littering and panhandling tickets, analysis finds
Kenneth Willis, an 18-year-old student, said he supports the police in stopping serious crimes, but said he’s concerned low-level enforcement will pit police against residents.
Better days ahead for NYC commuters with Democrats in control of Congress, MTA chair says
MTA Chair Janno Lieber is hopeful better days are ahead for subway riders. Republicans’ “anti-city” agenda was rejected by voters, MTA Chair Janno Lieber said. [ more › ]
$20 rent-control cap coming to Elizabeth, New Jersey
Aerial view of the streets of Elizabeth, New Jersey Voters approved the annual limit in this week's election. [ more › ]
Feds accuse former FBI agent of Brooklyn hit and run, leaving victim on a bench
An FBI agent is accused of a hit and run. Prosecutors say Andrew Reyes drove off in his FBI car in February with its emergency lights still on. He is charged with a civil rights violation and with lying to investigators. [ more › ]
Battery found at deadly Sunset Park fire days after similar blaze in Bronx
While the cause has not been determined, a lithium battery was discovered at the scene of the deadly fire in Sunset Park.
Inside New York's bitter Republican civil war after blue wave
New York Republicans are openly calling for a shakeup of the state party. [ more › ]
Queens Public Library online system downed by ransomware hack, officials said
The Queens library was targeted in a ransomware attack officials said. Officials are uncertain why the library was targeted. [ more › ]
On HBO's 'The Gilded Age,' Ben Ahlers is New York high society’s man of the hour
Ben Ahlers attends the 2026 CFDA Awards at the American Museum of Natural History in the Upper West Side on November 02, 2026 in New York City.
Bowling, burgers and civilian housing: Life on the Fort Hamilton Army installation
We went behind the gates to see what's happening on the leafy plot beneath the Verrazzano Bridge. [ more › ]
Early Addition: How every single NYC neighborhood voted in the governor's race
Because a map has been released, here are your early links: Vineland data center still running on generators, dead chicken disposal on the Upper West Side, BagelFest returns and more. [ more › ]
DSNY worker arrested for killing a woman in Brooklyn while driving a garbage truck
DSNY garbage truck A sanitation worker from Staten Island was charged with with failure to yield to a pedestrian for fatally striking Siobhan Lynch last week. [ more › ]
Brooklyn fire kills 6 people, injures 9 others in Sunset Park, officials said
A fire ripped through a two-story home in Sunset Park early morning on Nov. 5, 2026.
Mamdani pledged support for NYC street vendors. Now they’re facing a crackdown.
Trinkets and merch for sale at City Hall Park. Street vending enforcement has increased sharply this year compared to 2025. [ more › ]
‘Mind-boggling’ killings show persistence of NYC’s domestic violence problem
Seraphina Pereira was brutally murdered by her partner, police said. Police data show domestic violence-related deaths held steady, but advocates say the situation is far from under control. [ more › ]
Bronx man wakes up to a $39K nightmare after online meetup at hotel, NYPD says
The Tremont Hotel in the Bronx, where police say a man was robbed of nearly $40,000 after meeting someone online.
Brace for bus and bike lane boom following NYC ballot approval
Mayor Mamdani helped pave over a bump in the bike lane to the Williamsburg Bridge.
NY appeals court strikes down Nassau County's ban on transgender athletes
Members of the Long Island Roller Rebels pose for a photo at a roller rink. The ruling reverses a lower court decision and finds the county's restrictions on transgender women and girls in sports violate state law. [ more › ]
4 takeaways after Democrats’ big night in New York
Hochul got the margin of victory she was chasing, and Mamdani heard the affordability message repeated across the country. [ more › ]
NYC wins court fight over rollout of pied-à-terre tax on luxury second homes
Midtown Manhattan shot via helicopter. The ruling comes after homeowners challenged the city's handling of a new tax that Mayor Zohran Mamdani says could raise $500 million a year. [ more › ]
Cornell alum, ‘Diddy’ prosecutor tapped to investigate allegations of campus gang rape
The state Attorney General appointed a special prosecutor to oversee the Cornell rape
When turning back the clock means going under an NYC sidewalk
Gilo Vintimilla resets the sidewalk clock on Nov. 3. Gilo Vintimilla has kept NYC’s only sidewalk clock ticking since the early 2000s. [ more › ]
Man accused of pushing ex-girlfriend and baby from Bronx balcony pleads not guilty
The Bronx County Hall of Justice Nathaly Ramirez died from the fall, while the baby survived. [ more › ]
Rain in NYC and NJ will end weeks-long stretch of beautiful weather
The city is in for some wet weather amid after a lovely few weeks. Starting Thursday, the vibes are expected to shift. [ more › ]
Strand Bookstore admits it took a pandemic loan despite being ineligible
The Strand bookstore in New York City The bookstore will pay nearly $1.5 million for flouting a federal law that prohibited businesses controlled by members of Congress or their spouses from receiving second-round PPP funding. [ more › ]
Incumbents booted from Jersey City school board after years of dysfunction
A woman wears a sticker after she cast her vote at a polling station in Jersey City in 2019.
Early Addition: We're not getting Trump's $5,000 checks but we are getting Rep. Anthony Constantino
Because the sticker magnate claimed victory in his upstate district, here are your early links: Seneca Nation of Indians elects its first woman president, Upper West Side loses a McDonald's, fall shoes and more. [ more › ]
Brooklyn's Hakeem Jeffries is poised to lead a Democratic House. Will his party follow?
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries visited an Election Day event in Washington, D.C. The likely House Speaker has trouble uniting Dems in NYC. Can he do it nationally? [ more › ]
Trump urged voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. In NY and NJ they listened.
President Trump with Republican candidate for governor Bruce Blakeman. Democrats relentlessly linked their GOP opponents to the Republican president. [ more › ]
Can opening a restaurant in a New York museum turn the food into a work of art?
The dining room at Manuela These city institutions — including museums, galleries, and auction houses — are hoping customers will find a luxurious meal to be as appealing as the priceless works on the walls. [ more › ]
Even in defeat, a reclusive NJ Republican remained secluded to the last vote
Republican Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. Rep. Tom Kean, Jr., known for refusing interviews and town halls, sequestered himself with supporters after losing the election. [ more › ]
Republican Jeff Van Drew concedes NJ congressional seat in surprise victory for Democrats
Republican New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew Smalltown Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock’s likely victory could mark a historic night for Democrats. [ more › ]
NYC voters approve outdoor dining, bike lane ballot measures
People have drinks at an outdoor dining shed in the Manhattan borough of New York on March 6, 2024.
Rebecca Bennett flips NJ Republican House seat for Democrats
Democrat Rebecca Bennett A newcomer to New Jersey politics, Bennett won in what was once considered a safe Republican district, helping Democrats in their attempt to retake the House of Representatives. [ more › ]
Mamdani allies Valdez, Avila Chevalier win House seats for New York
Mayor Mamdani endorsed Claire Valdez, Brad Lander and Darializa Avila Chevalier for Congress.
Kathy Hochul re-elected New York governor, defeats Bruce Blakeman
Gov. Hochul has prevailed over Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. The Democratic governor won her second full term, easily defeating Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. [ more › ]
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler concedes to Cait Conley after voting machine snafu
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York state's 17th District speaks to supporters as he concedes the race to Cait Conley at the Hilton hotel during a victory party on Nov. 3, 2026 in Pearl River, New York.
Remote learning day for NYC schools means remote chance of learning, parents say
The remote day kicked off with a familiar ritual that began in the pandemic: kids struggling to log on. [ more › ]
MTA posts record riders over Halloween, marathon week
The numbers highlight the MTA’s continuing post-pandemic recovery as it has campaigned to get people back on the trains after the COVID pandemic. [ more › ]
Floyd Bennett Field gets $10M for project to reopen historic hangars
The hangars at New York City’s first commercial airport haven't been open to the public for nearly 100 years. [ more › ]
Yes, Stevie Wonder is playing MSG. No, you can't afford tickets. See these shows instead.
Pierce Jordan, vocalist of the band Soul Glo, who will perform in New York this month.
Trump administration sends election monitors to NYC, NJ
People vote at a polling location on Election Day during the midterm elections in New York City Nov. 3.
Child dies in raging Upstate New York measles outbreak
It’s the first measles death in the state in 30 years. [ more › ]
Medicaid is changing. We want to hear from NYers about what's ahead.
Activists protest cuts to SNAP and Medicaid on Nov. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
A typo. A missing screw. These are the small snags keeping NYC families in shelters.
Roxy Schweky on a FaceTime call with a city inspector who is reviewing a Bronx apartment.
Early Addition: Why Sweetgreen is pivoting to wraps
Because the desk salads are too expensive, here are your early links: J.D. Vance campaigns in Rome, New York, President Trump campaigns in front of the Reflecting Pool, New Jersey has four Spirit Christmas stores and more. [ more › ]
'The Muppets Take Manhattan' in Queens and more November films in NYC
New York City Mayor Ed Koch poses with the Muppets on the set of their movie The Muppets Take Manhattan June 1, 1983
Westchester officials promise all votes will be counted after ballot scanner problems
Rep. Mike Lawler arrives with his family to vote in his Hudson Valley congressional race.
How to spend $20M in East Williamsburg? A discussion begins.
A block in East Williamsburg where clubs can fit thousands. Needs abound in the Brooklyn neighborhood, an epicenter of community change. [ more › ]
2026 Midterm Election Day is here: What to know in NY and NJ
A poll site in Summit, NJ. Nov. 3, 2026 How to get out and vote today. [ more › ]
NYC early voting dips compared to 2025, but spikes in majority-Black districts
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani (C), New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (R), and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) stand outside Murphy's Sports Bar, on November 1, 2026 in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens in New York City.
NYPD officers shoot man after exchange of gunfire outside Bronx deli, police say
A handgun police say was recovered after NYPD officers shot a man during an exchange of gunfire in the Bronx on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
Washington Square Park snowball thrower gets community service for pelting NYPD
Gusmane Coulibaly was accused of hurling a snowball at officers. Police had arrested Gusmane Coulibaly, 28 — AKA “Diaper Man” — for assault. [ more › ]
Stabbing of Brooklyn runner believed to be ‘random attack,’ NYPD says
Close-up of the NYPD shield and lettering on the door of a police car, New York, New York, September 29, 2026.
NYPD wants info from schools after 15-year-old Bronx boy shot and killed
Javits Frimpong Police say they're looking at several potential motives in Javits Frimpong's death. [ more › ]
NY opens HEAP applications to help pay for heating costs
The benefit increased this year due to rising oil and kerosene prices. [ more › ]
Here’s what drove NYC gas prices higher and whether relief is on the way
A man at a gas station in Weehawken New Jersey March 9, 2022. Prices finally dipped below $4 at some gas stations in New Jersey this past week, but analysts are cautious about all the factors that could send costs back up.
Early Addition: It's past time for a flu shot
It's flu season Because cases are on the rise in New York, here are your early links: Winter Village in Bryant Park is already open, John Turturro tells cyclists in Prospect Park to chill out, the co-founder of techno music dies and more. [ more › ]
Buzzer beater? MTA vows to turn this SoHo pit into a basketball court in 30 days.
The MTA says this site will be a basketball court in just 30 days. Grand Canal Court has been closed since 2022. [ more › ]
NYC's school PTA fundraising gap is growing, mirroring broader racial disparities
The average white student benefited from about $250 in PTA money over the last school year, more than five times what the average Black student received. [ more › ]
MTA should eliminate some jobs to prepare for budget woes, watchdog writes
A new report recommends eliminating MTA jobs to save money. The Citizens Budget Commission suggested eliminating one crew member from trains that are fully automated. [ more › ]
NYC Council to scrutinize snow removal plans as winter approaches
A worker clears snow off of a sidewalk after a historic blizzard hit parts of the East Coast, on Feb. 25, 2026 in New York City.
'The best day of the year': Inside Clinton Hill's 'mile nine' NYC marathon party
People in costume are seen waving at marathon runners passing by. An estimated 2 million people came out on Sunday to cheer on the marathon runners. Clinton Hill hosted one of the city's most exuberant watch parties. [ more › ]
November has 3 meteor showers and the best chance to see Uranus
"Even in the city, some of these meteors will be bright enough that you'll be able to see them." [ more › ]
A 'beautiful' day for a marathon, as runners, spectators pack NYC streets
Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui, center Hellen Obiri, left, and US' Jessica McClain, right, complete in the 2026 New York City Marathon.
Calif. judge cites 'mountain of evidence' ICE racially profiled Latinos, drawing NY notice
Immigrants' rights activists in New York and elsewhere have raised similar claims alleging illegal stops by federal agents. [ more › ]
Mamdani says Trump will 'immediately' grant visa to Ghanaian mom of slain Bronx teen
Javits Frimpong, 15, was killed as he walked to school in the Bronx on Oct. 29, 2026.