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A Kings County man made the purchase of a lifetime, winning the top prize in the New York Lottery’s Extreme Cash scratch-off game, lottery officials announced. Abdelfatah Fadili of Brooklyn claimed the $3 million prize and opted to receive a one-time lump sum payment totaling $1,304,071, after required withholdings,...

New York’s culinary scene continues to lead the nation, with four restaurants earning spots on the New York Times’ prestigious 2025 list of the Best Restaurants in America. This is a rigorous selection process, with 14 food reporters eating more than 200 meals in 33 states to get...

(NEW YORK) -- Accused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione is being ordered to appear in a Pennsylvania courtroom on state charges, including possession of a gun without a license. The Blair County District Attorney's Office in Pennsylvania wants Mangione -- who is currently being held in the Metropolitan...

Staten Island residents should prepare for challenging coastal conditions on Wednesday, with a high risk of rip currents and a coastal flood advisory in effect, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service warns of persistent easterly winds with gusts up to 25 mph, generating rough ocean...

Subway crime hit historic lows this summer, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday, prompting the state to continue safety investments like the overnight deployment of NYPD officers to subway trains and mental health outreach in the system.

The NYC Board of Elections approved three ballot measures aimed at speeding up housing construction and reducing the City Council's informal veto power over rezonings. The City Council had urged the board to reject these questions, claiming they concealed the true consequences of the proposed changes and transferred...

In the vibrant landscape of New York, where dreams are as towering as the skyscrapers, the New York Lottery adds an extra layer of excitement to the city that never sleeps. The NY Lottery is not just about numbers; it's a thrilling narrative of hopes, aspirations, and the chance to turn a ticket into a life-changing...

Governor Kathy Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that as summer draws to a close, New York City’s congestion relief program has continued to successfully reduce traffic and improve travel times throughout the region. August saw nearly 2.7 million fewer vehicles than baseline...

(Reuters) -New York officials said on Tuesday that 17.6 million fewer vehicles have entered congested Manhattan since the city launched its first-in-the-nation congestion pricing program in January, down 12%. The program charges most passenger vehicles a toll of $9 during peak periods to enter Manhattan south of 60th...

Staten Island residents should prepare for challenging coastal conditions Tuesday, including a high risk of rip currents and gusty northeast winds, according to the National Weather Service. The area can expect cooler than normal temperatures with highs in the low to mid 70s and potential scattered showers developing...