Breaking down N.Y.'s new birth control access law. Here's what to know
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation allowing pharmacists to provide hormonal contraception with no prescription or age limit.
Mayor Adams, Rev. Al Sharpton call on U.S. to do more to help Haiti
They want the U.S. to not only help stabilize Haiti but also investigate the flow of American guns trafficked there to fuel the violence.
Suspect appears in court for 2022 assault on MTA employee
Police said Alexander Wright assaulted MTA cleaner Anthony Nelson while he was on the job at the Pelham Bay subway station in 2022.
Concorde jet hoisted back into place onboard Intrepid Museum
The supersonic jet could fly more than twice the speed of sound and holds the record for the fastest Transatlantic passenger flight.
Hundreds of probationary FDNY firefighters graduate at ceremony in Brooklyn
The probies trained for the last 18 weeks at the FDNY Training Academy, learning all facets of firefighting, including medical and hazardous response, as well as emergency rescue.
School shooting threat, racist graffiti found in NYC high school bathroom
Hateful graffiti and messages written in Hell's Kitchen high school bathroom are being investigated by police as a potential hate crime.
Damage from high winds and flooding creates problems across New Jersey
River Flood Warnings remain in effect along portions of the Passaic, Saddle and Millstone rivers through Wednesday morning.
Man impersonated priest to steal cash from church, NYPD says
The Roman Catholic diocese believes the same man tried to get into the Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville's Motherhouse in Suffolk County.
Dispute between UHC, Mount Sinai hospitals leaves patients scrambling
A dispute dropped Mount Sinai hospitals out of the UnitedHealthcare coverage network, leaving patients scrambling.
FDNY members speak out against congestion pricing at 2nd hearing
Firefighters are frustrated the MTA didn't exempt them from the proposed $15 toll to enter Manhattan below 60th Street.
MTA holds 1st public hearing on Manhattan congestion pricing
After four public hearings, the MTA Board is expected to hold a final vote on the congestion pricing program in the spring.
Wednesday morning fire destroys beloved New Jersey nonprofit
There was supposed to be a food and clothing drive at Fish, Inc. in Piscataway on Wednesday morning, but all of the items were destroyed.
Over 80% of NYC families can't afford child care, new report finds
A report by public policy think tank 5BORO Institute found that more than 80% of families cannot afford child care.
13-year-old boy killed in late-night crash in Newark
Edwin Ivan Martinez's cousin said he was always a positive person and would light up the whole room.
Staten Island to hold St. Patrick's Day Parade welcoming LGBTQ groups
The original controversial parade continues to ban the LGBTQ community from attending under their flag.