Chaos Erupts At Anti-Islam Rally Outside Zohran Mamdani’s Home
Local news outlets reported clashes between protesters and counterprotesters involving pepper spray, "suspicious devices" and physical fights outside the home of the New York City mayor.
NYC cracking down on composting violations: 5 things to know to avoid a fine
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- New York City is enforcing mandatory composting regulations for all residential buildings, with summonses resuming and specific fine structures in place for non-compliance. Residents are required to separate all organic waste, including food waste, yard waste and food-soiled paper products,...
11 New Jersey Eateries That Do Zero Advertising Yet Fill Up Every Night
Somewhere between my third wrong turn and a parking spot that barely fit my car, I stumbled onto a line of people snaking out the door of a place with no sign, no social media page, and absolutely no explanation for why everyone looked so happy. That got my attention...
‘American Idol’ Showcases Three New Jersey Contestants
March 2 show featured Colts Neck’s Jacquie Lee, Freehold’s Julia Sienna and Jake Thistle of Paramus. Three tremendously talented New Jersey residents made it as far as Hollywood Night on the ABC singing competition “American Idol,” but only two will be moving forward. Jake Thistle, a...
I’m on maternity leave with a newborn and twins but the state still hasn’t...
When her third child arrived in early 2026, a New York City mother of newborn twins and a new baby expected the state’s paid family leave program to keep the lights on while she recovered. She had filed her paperwork on time. She had called her employer’s insurance carrier. And then she waited - through ... Read more
Kips Bay Delivery Beating: Manhattan D.A. Indicts Crew In Fatal Attack
Manhattan prosecutors have unsealed an indictment accusing several people of taking part in a violent 2025 beating that left delivery worker Santiago Ajsac Sirin mortally wounded, the district attorney's office said. The indictment was made public on March 6, 2026 and is the latest step in a months-long probe into a...
Crews discover what appears to be human remains in Queens
The remains were spotted late Friday afternoon in the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.
No more free parking in NYC? Officials float idea as city faces budget deficit
There's no such thing as a free lunch. And possibly soon, free parking. In an expensive city, one of the best bargains around is that so much street parking doesn't cost drivers a dime. But it may not stay that way for long. New York City is toying with the...
Why Some NYC Tenement Apartments Had Bathtubs in the Kitchen
New York City’s historic tenement buildings are famous for their small layouts, narrow air shafts, and dense immigrant populations. But one unusual feature occasionally found in older apartments, especially in neighborhoods like the Lower East Side and East Village, is the bathtub in the kitchen. In fact, The New...
14-year-old boy fatally shot in the head while inside car in Brooklyn
The deadly shooting happened just before midnight near 46th Street and Ninth Avenue in Sunset Park.
