#new-york

#new-york

An urgent air quality warning is in place for New York and parts of New England as smoke from the Canadian wildfires continues to choke the US.

Roughly 21,000 homes lost power Friday night as thunderstorms ripped through parts of the city, significantly impacting Staten Island and Brooklyn.

The New York Law Journal's annual NYLJ 100 ranks the largest law firms in New York, highlighting the headcounts of the top firms for 2024.

The ConnectALL Digital Equity Program Capacity Grant Request for Applications allows for over $5 million in funding to support internet access, broadband expansion, and digital equity initiatives throughout New York.

The Waldorf Astoria New York occupies a full block, making the closure spanning over 3,000 days particularly noticeable. It is a 1.6 million-square-foot statement piece situated in Midtown.

In-N-Out was announced as America's best fast food burger chain by Love Food, despite only having locations in eight states including California, Texas, and Arizona.

"At first we were like, 'How does this look like, us putting ourselves next to this Rene Ricard?'" Zhu says. "We were nervous, but it turned out well."

Jeremy Allen White showed his support for rumored girlfriend Molly Gordon at the screening of her film "Oh Hi" in New York City, sitting with her parents.

Governor Hochul's Distraction Free Schools Initiative mandates that 2 million students and 200,000 teachers in New York's K-12 classrooms will no longer carry smartphones.

The Congressional Budget Office's updated analysis said that by 2034, the law would add $3.4 trillion to federal deficits and leave 10 million people without health insurance.

Playwrights Horizons has announced its lineup for the 2025-26 season, featuring a predominantly diverse array of artists, majority being queer and nonbinary.

The new fro-yo place Mimi's targets the adult market with high-quality yogurt while moving away from the kid-centric models of earlier chains like Pinkberry and Red Mango.

"Wellness retreats are a godsend, offering some much-welcome rest, relaxation and recentering in our never-endingly busy schedules."

The FIFA World Cup 2026 New York/New Jersey host committee rang the New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell to commemorate a projected $3.3 billion boon from the tournament.

Luckin Coffee's first U.S. location in Manhattan adopts a minimalist design and operates in a fast-paced environment, attracting students and young professionals focused on efficiency.

Christhian Aybar-Berroa, alleged getaway driver in the robbery-gone-wrong, was arrested following the shooting of an off-duty U.S. Customs officer in New York City.

Understanding the steps involved in adopting a dog in New York includes filling out an application, meeting potential pets, and completing an adoption agreement.

An increase in arrests by masked ICE agents has spurred fear among local immigrant communities, so lawmakers are considering a ban on masks for accountability.

"This legislative win underscores the standing homeowners hold in advocating for policy change," says Shannon McGahn, chief advocacy officer at the National Association of Realtors. She adds that 61% of voters support lifting the SALT cap, according to an NAR-commissioned poll.

A knife-wielding man was killed with his own weapon when the person he slashed chased him down and grabbed his blade in a Chelsea subway station.

"The loss of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' is more than just the end of a television show. It means the loss of hundreds of good-paying production jobs, lost income for dozens of vendors, and a hit to the local businesses that rely on the show's daily audiences."

An apparently cutting-edge ad campaign for the latest installment of the "I Know What You Did Last Summer" franchise is terrifying New Yorkers from Coney Island to Manhattan.

After he had killed his then current wife, he felt bad, and he knew he had to come to Schenectady to kill his former wife because he harbored so much animosity toward her.

When asked about the height of the Statue of Liberty, Sabrina Ionescu guessed it to be eight feet, then 20 feet, 50 feet, and finally 250 feet. The actual height is 305 feet.

New York is an incongruous state, home to fabulous wealth but also the highest rate of wealth inequality, leading to a dramatic contrast in living conditions.

The Adirondacks boast six million acres of wilderness, with endless outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and the free Adirondack Balloon Festival in September.

Instead of moving forward, the town board tabled the measure—without even setting a date for reconsideration, leaving local entrepreneurs and consumers in limbo.

Kayaking in New York's rivers is a free and enjoyable summer activity, allowing individuals to explore unique views of the city from the water.

The call for increased funding for free legal services in New York comes amidst a potential strike by over 2,000 legal service workers and expired contracts.