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Breaking news, politics and daily life across the five boroughs.
A Californian farmer, ensnared in a bitter legal dispute over his nectarine harvest, has decided to give away a colossal 56 tonnes of the sweet fruit, turning a personal crisis into a community windfall.
Five former California high school classmates are accused of running a years-long gun trafficking scheme that allegedly funneled assault-style weapons and handguns into the state.
A fundraiser for Damarion Jones, 16, said the best pals will "be laid to rest together" as "that’s what they would want."
The grieving family is making all efforts to bring his dead body back to El Salvador, his home country so that he can be "laid to rest with dignity," surrounded by all the people who remember him with
A German-born CEO, wanted for allegedly operating an illegal Malibu guesthouse, is openly flouting justice from Bavaria, while his Hollywood star partner reportedly shoulders the legal fallout a world away, sparking outrage and scrutiny.
A remote American desert community is grappling with a proposed sales tax hike, the first in 16 years, as escalating operational costs threaten to plunge the town into what authorities are calling 'financial armageddon.'
Terrifying bodycam vision shows a convicted felon, reportedly in the throes of a paranoid schizophrenic episode, hurl knives at Los Angeles police before being shot. The incident has reignited debates about mental health intervention and officer safety.
“I can’t believe the legislature would let this happen.”
A Southern California city is facing a backlash after plans for a completely unpatriotic woke Fourth of July celebration leaked online.
A New York music teacher stands accused of the horrific rape and murder of his sister-in-law, allegedly acting on a years-long obsession while his wife was attending a bachelorette party. Prosecutors paint a chilling picture of premeditated violence.
EAST RUTHERFORD — It does not feel as though there are many teams on the planet capable of slowing down France, which dominated Sweden in a 3-0 victory at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday evening to punch i
New York City has defiantly reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive sports, assuring trans athletes they remain welcome despite a controversial US Supreme Court decision that upheld bans in other states.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially rewritten the history books, with attendances surging past the five million mark, a monumental achievement that underscores the global appeal of football's showpiece event.
As Australian families eye overseas adventures, New York City is showcasing a treasure trove of free activities for children and families, offering significant savings during the upcoming July school holidays.
New York City's Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin have unveiled a A$190 billion budget for the coming fiscal year, marking Mamdani’s first budgetary agreement amidst keen community scrutiny.
A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in a Brooklyn housing complex, where residents are battling sewage-laced mould and a stench so foul even postal workers are refusing deliveries. Tenants have initiated legal action against their landlord and state regulators, alleging a shocking dereliction of duty.
New York City is on high alert as a dangerous, multi-day heatwave threatens to push temperatures to a staggering 44 degrees Celsius this week, prompting urgent warnings from authorities for residents to prepare for extreme conditions.
New York City is Steel for its hottest Independence Day in over a decade, with temperatures expected to soar. Authorities are expanding cooling centres and urging residents to take precautions as a dangerous heatwave blankets the US East Coast.
The United States Supreme Court has affirmed birthright citizenship, a decision celebrated by immigrant communities and legal advocates who feared the overturning of a fundamental constitutional right. The ruling strikes down a controversial executive order.
A College Point teenager was killed in a fatal motor vehicle collision in Flushing on Monday afternoon. Police say the 13-year-old boy was a passenger on a 2024 ZNEN scooter operated by another 13-yea
A 93-year-old Adelaide great-grandmother, Leonora Campbell, has been tragically killed in a hit-and-run motorcycle accident while reportedly picking up snacks, sparking renewed calls for action against reckless riders.
A routine pest control inspection at a New York middle school has taken a macabre turn, with an exterminator discovering human remains wedged deep within a chimney flue. The shocking find has sparked a major police investigation in Queens.
As New York City swelters under a brutal heatwave, residents of Red Hook are fuming over the prolonged closure of their beloved public pool. Plagued by persistent maintenance issues and a recent flood, one of the city's largest aquatic facilities remains shut, leaving a community desperate for relief and questioning bureaucratic competence.
People demonstrate outside the U.S. Supreme Court on April 1, 2026, ahead of oral arguments on President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship. The court ruling denied President D
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. returning to Capitol Hill Tuesday. Kean, the son of a former governor, said he's been battling depression much of the year. [ more › ]
On the 250th anniversary of the USA, we’re celebrating New York’s contributions to the country — including the pizza slice. You’re welcome, America. [ more › ]
Jersey City residents are breathing a collective sigh of relief after a last-minute state bailout significantly reduced a proposed rate hike, easing the burden on households and igniting fresh scrutiny of council spending.
