AFT president sounds alarm on Trump education cuts
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, is sounding the alarm on the Trump administration's cuts to the Department of Education.
Nita Lowey, former New York congresswoman, dies at 87
Nita Lowey, the former 16-term congresswoman from New York, has died after a battle with breast cancer, her family says.
Yankees' ace Gerrit Cole to undergo Tommy John surgery, out for season
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire 2025 season, the team announced.
Reverse congestion pricing? N.J. Republican wants to toll New Yorkers
Republican Jack Ciattarelli, who is running for governor of New Jersey, says New Yorkers should pay to enter the Garden State during NYC congestion pricing.
Big East Tournament 2025 bracket, seeding and tip-off times
The 2025 Big East Tournament starts Wednesday at Madison Square Garden, where No. 1 seed St. John's is trying to win its first championship in 25 years.
Teen charged with murder in police shooting in Newark, New Jersey
A teenager is charged with murder after a Newark, New Jersey police officer was shot and killed. A second officer is hospitalized.
Cuomo attacked quickly by rival Democrat in NYC mayor's race
With Andrew Cuomo's entry into the NYC mayor's race official, another challenger has been quick to attack the former governor.
New Jersey man accused of robbing 14 Dunkin' locations
A New Jersey man was arrested for stealing more than $18,000 from 14 Dunkin' locations across the state, Hackensack Police say.
Hazel Dukes, civil rights leader, dies at 92
Dr. Hazel Dukes, an iconic civil rights leader and president of the NAACP New York State Conference, has died at 92.
Driver fined $4,000 for blocking Bronx fire hydrant, FDNY says
A driver was fined $4,000 for parking in front of a fire hydrant and blocking firefighters during a fatal fire in the Bronx, FDNY says.
Window washers rescued as scaffold swings into NYC skyscraper
Two New York City window washers are safe after their scaffold outside a Midtown skyscraper started swinging uncontrollably, FDNY says.
Agreement reached to end New York prison strike, Gov. Hochul says
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says a tentative agreement has been reached to end the prison guard strike at state correctional facilities.
New Jersey issues measles alert after cases in Bergen County
A measles alert was issued by the New Jersey Department of Health amid three cases of the highly-contagious virus in Bergen County.
Al Trautwig, longtime MSG Networks sportscaster, dies at 68
Al Trautwig, a longtime voice of New York Knicks and New York Rangers coverage on MSG, has died at 68.
Man abused teen before dumping body, Westchester prosecutors say
A New Rochelle man has been charged with sexually abusing a 15-year-old boy after he was charged with leaving the teen's dead body on a sidewalk.