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08/19/2022

Skipped stops, rerouted trains, street closures: here's how to make your weekend travel less of a nightmare.

08/19/2022

A heartbreaking story of remembering joy through grief. (via Southampton Patch)

Lew Wiener, who has cancer, says his girls taught him how to live. "That night defined a tragic ending — but our lives are defined by joy."

08/19/2022

Police are looking for five people who stabbed a 22-year-old in the side, arms and stomach last weekend.

08/18/2022

Misinformation Roils Queens Race | Dolphins Swim With Hudson Kayaker | Trump's Unwanted Endorsement | 'Slutty Vegan' Will Open

08/18/2022

A business-friendly PAC placed a false advertisement in Western Queens's hard-fought State Senate race, sparking outrage from rivals.

08/18/2022

An initial "blitz" removed 24 neglected sheds in what Mayor Eric Adams cast as an effort to strength permanent outdoor dining.

08/18/2022

Weisselberg, 75, the Trump Organization's longtime CFO, pleaded guilty to 15 charges and will testify in a criminal case, prosecutors said.

08/18/2022

The city has no "concrete plan" to address surging overtime costs in 2023, a state audit contends.

08/18/2022

Employees of the 14th Street Wine Shop are accusing Trader Joe's of abruptly closing the store in order to stop their unionization effort.

08/18/2022

Real estate data in New York and nationwide data says that more than 65 percent of realtors are women, according to a state senator.

08/18/2022

With technology as an education tool, parents should be more diligent than ever in safeguarding privacy, said the NYS Secretary of State.

08/17/2022

"As someone ... there that day I know how important it is," said a petitioner who hoped to save it. "Never forget can’t just be words."

"As someone ... there that day I know how important it is," said a petitioner who hoped to save it. "Never forget can't just be words."

08/17/2022

The former New York mayor and Trump attorney remained inside the Fulton County courthouse after several hours of facing questions.

08/17/2022

A settlement with Clipper Equity, LLC states the company illegally denied applicants with past housing court records.

08/17/2022

People with mild to moderate hearing loss will soon be able to buy hearing aids at pharmacies and retail stores without a prescription.

08/17/2022

"I can give you monthly payment, $1,000," a project foreman told a city schools inspector whom he bribed, prosecutors said.

08/17/2022

"Up in smoke," an NYPD bigwig tweeted after cops Tuesday seized 19 cannabis trucks that he said didn't have permits.

08/17/2022

There’s no place like home — especially when it’s clean and organized! Here's why hiring a pro to organize your house is a great idea. (Sponsored)

Thumbtack, a home services app used by millions, has plenty of top-rated organizers to help get your home in Marie Kondo-level shape.

08/16/2022

Infestations have been reported in several New York counties, according to officials.

08/16/2022

Vaccinations will still be required for school staff and students in sports, according to newly released COVID-19 guidance for 2022-2023.

08/16/2022

Ex-Prosecutor Accused Of Ra**ng Woman | Eli Zabar Is No NIMBY, Lawyers Say | Neighbors Rally Behind Wine Shop | Tree Branch Kills BK Man

08/16/2022

Carmelo Polito is accused of threatening to "break" a debtor's face, saying, "Tell him I’m going to put him under the f---ing bridge."

Carmelo Polito is accused of threatening to "break" a debtor's face, saying, "Tell him I'm going to put him under the f---ing bridge."

08/16/2022

The famed comedy festival returns Nov. 7-13 with an all-star lineup across all five boroughs.

08/16/2022

Trevon Murphy, 40, confessed he knifed two men — one fatally — in the stomach, which he called the "stabber's choice," prosecutors said.

08/16/2022

Rising mortgage rates mean New Yorkers will pay 45 percent more for homes than last year, a StreetEasy study found.

08/16/2022

Think you’re ready to buy a home? Make sure you do these five important things before you start putting in offers. (Sponsored)

Prospective homeowners should build their credit score, formulate a budget and get pre-approved for a mortgage before starting their search.

08/15/2022

8-year-old Asa Baker's lemonade stand is back in business after police shut it down earlier this month. (via Ohio Patch)

Organizers of a nearby festival filed a complaint with law enforcement, leading authorities to close down the stand, WJW reported.

08/15/2022

The former New York City mayor is a target of a criminal probe into potential illegal election interference, his lawyers said.

08/15/2022

4-Year-Old Boy Dies In Scooter Crash | 12-Year-Old Attacked By Would-Be Robbers | Gun Swiped From Pizza Shop | NYTimes Baffles Voters

08/15/2022

"We need to stomp out this bug before it spreads," Sen. Chuck Schumer said about the invasive insect that has a foothold in New York City.