Some lucky New York City residents will soon get a chance to snag cheap seats to this summer’s high-priced World Cup.

Wednesday has been another hot day across the eastern U.S. That comes a day after several spots broke daily heat records.

Trains are rolling again on the Long Island Rail Road after a deal was reached to end a strike that had shut down the busiest commuter rail system in the country.

A judge barred federal agents from routinely detaining people who show up for proceedings in New York City’s immigration courts, saying that people shouldn’t have to risk arrest to exercise their legal right to pursue an asylum claim or attend a deportation hearing.

The strike shutting down North America’s largest commuter rail system will continue into a third day.

Workers on New York’s Long Island Rail Road are on strike, paralyzing the busiest commuter rail system in North America.

Tigers' manager A.J. Hinch's ejection wasn't enough to prevent his team from being swept by the Mets on Thursday as more home runs and mistakes hand deal them another loss.

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has returned to his show after being hospitalized for viral pneumonia.

A former New York City judge who resigned last year while under investigation for professional misconduct has been charged with abusing his position to swindle real estate investors out of at least $5 million and then using some of the loot to pay his own bills.

A museum in Illinois is wondering how it got a speeding ticket for its replica of the car in the TV show “Knight Rider” that hasn't moved from its display in years.

A New York health care system has received a federal grand jury subpoena issued in Texas seeking information about children who received gender-affirming care and the medical providers who administered it.

Neil deGrasse Tyson has turned his lifelong fascination with aliens into a new book, “Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter.”.

New York state lawmakers are expected to place a new tax on luxury second homes in New York City, appeasing Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his progressive base as he moves to fund his ambitious agenda on the backs of the rich.

“The Lost Boys” and “Schmigadoon!”.

Federal authorities are investigating after a United Airlines passenger jet struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike and damaged a delivery truck while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.

New York City police have released body-worn camera footage of officers shooting and killing a machete-wielding man who stabbed three people at a Grand Central subway stop last month.

Foo Fighters have performed a surprise, secret concert at New York City's Irving Plaza.

A massive, fiery explosion at a house in Queens sent several New York City police officers flying through the air as they were responding to a call of a man inside armed with a knife and the smell of gas.

King Charles III has given his own charity a lift.

Rachel Zegler is set to bring her acclaimed portrayal of Eva Perón to Broadway.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have begun their trip to New York City with a visit to the National 9/11 Memorial, honoring victims of the 2001 attacks.

The federal judge presiding over the fraud case against the organizer of New York City's SantaCon bar crawl made it clear at the defendant's first appearance before her that she's not a fan of the annual celebration.

New York City will hold a series of free events for soccer fans hoping to catch World Cup matches, but don't want to spend an arm and a leg on tickets.

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the Ronettes, has died at 80.

One of the most comprehensive studies ever of flood risk has determined that more than 17 million people in eight cities along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are at the highest risk of being affected by flooding.

A federal appeals court says a Bangladeshi immigrant is rightly serving a life prison sentence for a fizzled 2017 subway bombing attack beneath New York City's Times Square even though it tossed out the top charge against him.

Former President Barack Obama has met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.

Union leaders representing thousands of New York City apartment house doorpersons, superintendents and other workers have reached a tentative contract agreement with building owners.

The New York Islanders are facing criticism for promoting a fundraiser for a former New York City police sergeant who was convicted of manslaughter.

For months, New York Gov_ Kathy Hochul has resisted calls to increase taxes on the wealthy, beating back progressives who have hounded her from Manhattan to San Juan bellowing chants of “tax the rich.”.

Federal authorities say a SantaCon charity fundraiser that flooded New York City with inebriated young people in red and white Santa costumes every holiday season was a con.

A long-lasting weather pattern is blasting hot air across the eastern United States.

Jury selection is underway in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial.

The Trump administration has agreed to keep flying a rainbow Pride flag on a federal flagpole at the Stonewall National Monument, reversing course after removing the banner in February.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani rallied to celebrate 100 days in office, boosting his early accomplishments and charting future goals as he pledged to lead with a relentless focus on the city’s working-class.

Authorities say a suspect was fatally shot by police after stabbing three people in a random attack at a major New York subway station.

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has become a citizen of Albania.

American woodcocks continue to attract onlookers in a New York City park.

Almost three years ago, New York City joined governments across the country to ban TikTok from its devices over security concerns about the Chinese social media site.

Federal prosecutors probing public corruption in New York have charged the leaders of a homeless shelter nonprofit with stealing $1.3 million from the taxpayer-backed organization.

Federal prosecutors are investigating whether a New York City council member and her sister accepted bribes linked to the appropriation of city funds to a migrant shelter provider.

Former Detroit Pistons top-five NBA draft pick Jaden Ivey is being waived by the Chicago Bulls after his recent controversial comments on social media, per ESPN.

A newly identified Underground Railroad passage is putting the spotlight on a New York City museum and its struggle with a proposed development.

Brett Baty laced a bases-loaded triple and the New York Mets chased Paul Skenes in the first inning of his worst major league start, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-7 in their season opener at Citi Field.

Wall Street bonuses hit a new record in 2025 as profits surged.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has created a new community safety office intended to shift some mental health crisis response away from police.

The transit agency in charge of New York City’s subway system has sued the Trump administration.

Sixth-ranked UConn and No. 13 St. John’s are ready for the rubber match.

Three acts of ideologically inspired violence in the past week in the United States have laid bare the heightened terrorism threat unfolding against the backdrop of the war with Iran.

The Federal Aviation Administration briefly grounded all JetBlue flights due to a request from the airline.

The FBI found explosive residue in a Pennsylvania storage unit after two men were charged with bringing homemade bombs to a protest outside the home of New York City’s mayor.

A court complaint says two men who brought explosives to a protest outside New York City’s mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group.

Family, friends and fans are gathering for the funeral of urban salsa music pioneer Willie Colón.

A device thrown by a counterprotester during an anti-Islam demonstration in New York City was an improvised explosive.

Authorities say a counterprotester demonstrating against a “Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City” event Saturday lit and threw a device at the protesting crowd after someone from that group used pepper spray on the counterprotest.

The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus is closing more of its department stores as it focuses on its most profitable businesses and trims debt during its Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring.

A federal prosecutor says the wealthy Alexander brothers used the same luring, drugging, and humiliation tactics to sexually assault numerous women and girls, bragging about their exploits in blog posts with titles that included “It’s not rape if.”.

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to halt New York’s first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering Manhattan.

The Supreme Court has sided with Republicans in ruling that the boundaries of the only GOP-held congressional district in New York City do not not need to be redrawn for the 2026 elections, despite a court ruling that the district is unfair to Black and Hispanic residents.

Federal immigration agents arrested a Columbia student after allegedly gaining access to her apartment by posing as police in search of a missing child.

President Donald Trump has met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the White House to talk about big federal housing investments.

A woman on probation for stowing away on an international flight has been arrested again after sneaking onto a flight from Newark, New Jersey, to Milan, Italy, A law enforcement official familiar with the matter said Thursday that Svetlana Dali was taken into custody Thursday at Milan’s Malpensa Airport.

A massive snowball fight in New York that ended in police officers being pelted is creating a frosty dispute between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his own police department.

Broadway dancer and actor Sondra Lee, who helped shape “Peter Pan” and “Hello, Dolly.

Millions across the northeastern United States contended with treks to school and work as they dug out from a major storm that blanketed the region with snow, canceled flights, disrupted transit and downed power lines.

A massive snowstorm pummeled the northeast United States from Maryland to Maine, forcing millions of people to stay home amid strong winds and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns, and school and business closures.

A massive snowstorm is pummeling the northeastern United States, forcing millions of people to stay home amid strong wind and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns, and school and business closures.

Snow began falling over parts of the Northeastern U.S. with the onset of an intense winter storm that prompted blizzard warnings throughout the region.

Blizzard warnings have been issued for New York City, New Jersey, Boston and communities along the East Coast as a late-winter storm approaches.

New York City’s largest nursing strike in decades may be on the verge of ending.

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by New York City’s former interim police commissioner against the previous mayor, Eric Adams, and his top deputies.

A man who fatally beat four men as they slept on New York City’s streets has been convicted of murder.

A New York City man who claimed to own a storied Manhattan hotel has pleaded guilty to fraud.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has resumed the practice of clearing out homeless encampments, saying he has retooled the process.

A strong storm system has brought tornado watches and damage in parts of the Southeast just as the Northeast starts to warm up.

New York politicians defiantly raised a rainbow flag at the Stonewall National Monument amid a boisterous, cheering crowd.

Nurses on strike at two major New York City hospital systems have approved new contracts, but ones striking at another system have rejected a proposal to bring an end to the monthlong walkout.

Ralph Lauren evoked fresh takes on timeless designs during his Fall 2026 runway show.

Federal judges have dismissed three lawsuits accusing British author Neil Gaiman of sexually assaulting his children's nanny in New Zealand.

Nurses and two major hospital systems in New York City have reached a deal to end a nearly monthlong strike over staffing levels, workplace safety and other issues.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a new reelection running mate — as her current lieutenant governor has launched an increasingly caustic primary challenge to unseat her.

A New York City police sergeant who hurled a plastic cooler at a man fleeing officers on a motorized scooter, causing a crash that killed the driver, says he was trying to protect other officers from being injured.

Woodie King Jr., an influential figure in American theater, has died at 88.

A man whose conviction in the killing of Jam Master Jay was recently overturned is seeking release on a $1 million bond while prosecutors appeal.

Prosecutors say a deadly gas explosion in a Bronx high-rise last weekend has been traced to an intruder who disconnected a stove to steal and sell it.

Hundreds of National Guard troops have been mobilized in ice-stricken Mississippi and Tennessee to clear debris and help people stranded in cars and homes still without power as the Southern states brace for another blast of dangerous cold weather.

A man has been arrested after repeatedly crashing his car into the Chabad Lubavitch world headquarters in New York City.

Many U.S. residents are facing another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a massive winter storm dumped more snow in Northeast and left parts of the South coated in ice.

A massive winter storm has dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S., halting air and road traffic and sending temperatures plunging.

Officials say one person was killed and 14 others injured in a gas explosion and fires at the top of a 17-story New York City apartment building.

New York City nurses on strike are headed back to the bargaining table with hospital administrators to try to bring an end to the city’s biggest walkout of its kind in decades.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders are rallying with nurses in Manhattan during the ninth day of their strike.

Jury selection has begun in the New York City trial of two luxury real estate brokers and their brother, who are accused of sexually abusing dozens of women.

The mother of one of Elon Musk's children is suing his AI company over deepfake images of her on the internet.

New York City nurses on strike say they’ve restarted contract talks with another one of the major hospital systems affected on the fifth day of the walkout.

New York City nurses on strike are set to resume negotiations with hospital administrators to try to bring an end to a walkout that’s in its fourth day.

New York City nurses are striking for a third day with both sides seemingly preparing for a protracted walkout.

Min Jin Lee's new novel, “American Hagwon,” explores why Koreans are so focused on education.

John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, has died at age 50.

Thousands of New York City nurses were back on the picket lines as they walked out for a second day from their jobs at some of the city’s leading hospitals.