It’s official: three new casinos are coming to NYC
Yesterday, New York’s State Gaming Commission made it official: three full-scale casino sites, two in Queens and one in the Bronx, have been granted licenses to be built and operate. The approved projects include Hard Rock and Mets owner Steve Cohen’s sprawling complex next to Citi Field and Resorts...
Judith A. LaRocca: Consider a career in education
Do you love children? Are you committed to making your community better? If these questions strike a nerve, please consider your public school district as an opportunity for employment. Now more than ever, students in our schools need you. The field of education offers more than just a job; it...
NY weather update: Wind advisory affecting part of New York Friday and Saturday –...
On Thursday at 1:11 a.m. the National Weather Service released an updated wind advisory valid from Friday midnight until Saturday midnight for Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens as well as Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester, Suffolk and Nassau counties. "Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with...
Hochul to sign amended ‘Medical Aid in Dying Act’; Mamdani makes two new appointments
Good evening, New York City. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know about for tonight and tomorrow, as well as your weather outlook. Your Weather Planner. There will be quiet conditions in the five boroughs tonight. We can expect clouds, with...
Governor Hochul Announces Major Congestion Pricing-Funded Subway Improvement Projects Moving Forward
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the advancement of $1.75 billion in key transit projects for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) that will modernize the subway system, funded by revenue generated by congestion pricing. The MTA Board approved a design-build contract to modernize subway signals on...
“Jugging” Crimes Are Surging in New York, Officials Warn. How to Stay Safe
New York officials are sounding the alarm about a fast-moving theft pattern known as "bank jugging" -- where criminals watch people withdraw cash, then follow them and strike when they get distracted or leave valuables in a car.
Alexander brothers’ civil rape case could have wider impact on NYC victims
MANHATTAN (CN) — A woman’s effort to revive her sexual assault lawsuit against luxury real estate brokers and socialite brothers Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander has sparked bigger questions about New York enforcement in civil rape cases, a Second Circuit judge acknowledged Wednesday. A panel of judges on...
Hochul keeps lead in governor’s race, poll finds; more subway stations to get fare...
Good evening, New York City. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know about for tonight and tomorrow, as well as your weather outlook. Your Weather Planner. There will be nothing more than a few clouds tonight, with temperatures remaining chilly for...
Holiday Traditions Born in New York You Didn’t Know About
From mistletoe to peppermint pigs and “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus,” many beloved Christmas traditions trace their origins to New York. Explore the history behind these festive customs.
MTA camera bus program put on pause in Co-op City
Community members celebrate a small win in getting the MTA's ACE program paused in Co-op City.
