Millions of Americans to see paychecks skyrocket as new January 1 ‘wage’ law starts
MILLIONS of Americans are about to get a pay bump as new minimum wage hikes kick in on January 1. Workers in 19 states will see higher wage floors starting with the new year. Dozens more cities and counties are also rolling out increases, pushing minimum pay higher in some of the country’s priciest places to live.
Dangerous snowstorm hitting NYC, New Jersey, upstate New York: Latest forecast
(NEW YORK) -- A major winter storm is making post-Christmas road travel extremely dangerous in parts of the Northeast, and bringing snow and ice to the New York City area. The storm is also impacting flights. More than 1,500 flights were canceled on Friday, with New York City's three airports and the Philadelphia...
Times Square ball will drop twice as 2026 begins. Here’s why.
The "ball" is dropping twice to ring in 2026. Days ahead of the iconic Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in New York City, America250 announced a "post-midnight moment" to mark America's 250th anniversary . Shortly after the ball makes its 60-second descent to signal the start of the new year , the ball will be...
Elon Musk warns ‘people will die’ over Mamdani’s FDNY commissioner pick, Lillian Bonsignore
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani appointed Lillian Bonsignore as FDNY commissioner, and Elon Musk criticized her qualifications and background.
Christmas Eve tragedy on Parkway leads to long traffic delays
Christmas Eve turned tragic on the Parkway, leaving families in traffic and one man’s life lost. The roads were far from festive this year.
Man killed, 14-year-old wounded in shooting in Bronx apartment hallway
It happened on the 7th floor hallway at Adee Avenue in Allerton on Saturday just before 6:30 p.m.
Only 2 NJ Suburbs Made The List Of 2025’s Safest Places To Live
Safety is a major decision factor when people are decding where to move to in NJ, and according to new rankings for 2025, two NJ suburbs are among the safest in the country.
Two Jersey City gang members convicted in triple murder that killed pregnant woman
Newark, NJ – Two members of the Neighborhood Bloods gang operating in Jersey City have been convicted on multiple federal charges for a 2017 triple murder that claimed the lives…
NYC family in shock after pup knifed on city street: ‘Who stabs a dog?’
A maniac snuck up behind a woman and her son as they walked their dog in Union Square and stabbed the plush pooch in the rear, leaving the pup in need of emergency surgery, her owners said Saturday. The 1-year-old Bernedoodle, named Hazel, was with owners Orly Nhaissi and her young son Elijah Sherinsky as they...
Man slashed in head during fight on Manhattan subway train
NEW YORK, NY – A 38-year-old man was slashed in the head during a violent dispute aboard a southbound 6 train at the 51st Street–Lexington Avenue station on Saturday afternoon,…
