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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- With less than a month left before the implementation of new federal Real ID air travel requirements, some frequent fliers may be wondering if they need to upgrade their driver’s license even if they already have a valid U.S. passport. Starting May 7, the federal...

Macy’s Ends 50-Year Run in New York’s Sunrise Mall as Part of Nationwide Closures. Another New York retail landmark will close its doors tomorrow, as Macy’s confirms the permanent shutdown of its Massapequa location inside Sunrise Mall. The department store, which has been a cornerstone of the mall since 1973, will...

New York State continues to create new rules to reduce gun violence. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed new laws aimed at enhancing gun violence prevention and keeping New Yorkers safe. Hochul announced the new laws while sharing a big drop in gun-related violence across New York State. Hochul...

Vineyards in New York's Finger Lakes region are bustling, Adirondack communities are sprouting creative co-ops and college towns once defined by buzzing campuses now also boast vibrant, year-round economies. Folks are settling into homes in upstate New York rather than visiting for a weekend or seasonal getaway. A...

The project is scheduled to debut in 2026. Firm lands near-$1B deal to develop record-breaking solar farm: 'The largest solar energy project in the state's history' first appeared on The Cool Down .

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — A mother and her 8-year-son were injured when a school bus hit them on a Brooklyn sidewalk Wednesday morning, officials and sources said. The incident happened close to an elementary school near Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road in Flatbush at around 8:30 a.m., according to the FDNY. The...

New York City has begun fining property owners for not composting. This marks the beginning of enforcement for a law that was put into place last October.

A popular brand of butter has announced a recall, because the product may be contaminated with elevated levels of coliform bacteria, according to a report from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Agri-Mark, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall on March 26 of nearly 1,700 pounds of Cabot Creamery Extra Creamy...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A second Wonder restaurant location will open on Staten Island by this summer, a company representative said. Its location will be in Midland Beach at 2546 Hylan Blvd. Further details of the new venture have not yet been made available by the company. However, if the concept is like the one...

Found tied up in a back alley in New York City, this dog was left alone in the sweltering heat. He was in terrible condition, without food or water, and covered in dirt. Thanks to the warm hearts of passers-by and two police officers, this dog may have a chance to survive.