Queens NY

New York has some of the most stringent exotic pet laws in the country, and those laws got even stricter this year with the passing of Senate Bill 252, which redefines "exotic animal" and "wild animal" and adds more exotic animals to the state's "ban list." On top of that, exotic animal bans are even more...

Most upstate voters wouldn’t know Bruce Blakeman from Bruce Springsteen.

Amidst a severe winter storm sweeping across New York, Attorney General Letitia James has issued a warning against the practice of price gouging, emphasizing the illegality of exploiting consumers during emergencies. As New Yorkers brace themselves and stock up on essentials, the state’s top law enforcement official...

SPARC (Science Park and Research Campus) Kips Bay will also integrate three CUNY schools, create a new public-health-centered high-school, establish “outpatient ambulatory care services and a training simulation center for NYC Health + Hospitals,” and include retail and commercial space. At present, the medical...

The flu continues to spread at alarming rates across New York State. But some parts are dealing with it more than others.

Airbus A320 (Aeroflot) in snow , Image via Wiki Commons A powerful post-Christmas winter storm is barreling toward the Northeast, threatening to blanket New York City with its heaviest snowfall in years while paralyzing travel across multiple states. As the system moves in on Friday afternoon, officials are warning...

Three people were dead in California by Friday after major storms swept through the state, causing days of rain and flooding over the Christmas holiday — while in New York City, a storm was forecast to dump around a half-foot of snow. While the atmospheric river that sent flooding...

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Gov. Kathy Hochul took to X to announce a State of Emergency for counties impacted by the winter storm. A travel advisory has been issued in New York City as a winter storm is expected to dump up to 10 inches of snow across the tri-state area on Friday. The city’s winter weather […]

State officials rushed in after a shocking discovery during an arrest.

There is something powerful about beginning a new year outdoors. On January 1, 2026, New Yorkers are invited to step into the year with intention, fresh air, and movement through the 15th annual First Day Hikes program. Organized by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, alongside New...