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America's last foie gras farmers say they've evolved, want NYC ban overturned
Thousands of ducks crowd in a Hudson Valley barn before they begin a three-week stretch of force-feeding. The future of America's last two foie gras farms, which are both in New York, hinges on a ruling by the state's highest court. [ more › ]
NJ corruption office that went up against George Norcross and lost will be dismantled
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport at an event last month. The attorney general's office says it's reorganizing its criminal prosecution program. [ more › ]
Women gather at Gloria Steinem’s Upper East Side home to lay flowers, pay respects
By Thursday afternoon around 10 bouquets had accumulated outside Steinem's Upper East Side home. The feminist icon, who died at 92, was a longtime resident of the neighborhood. [ more › ]
MTA electrical substations lack proper maintenance, watchdog says
An explosion that blew a door off its hinges in an electric room that powers several New York City subway lines The inspector general report came in response to a major electrical failure in 2024. [ more › ]
$6 billion power line from Canada to NYC flowing below capacity, experts say
Gov. Hochul hailed the completion of the power line from Canada as a "game changer." Gov. Kathy Hochul called the Champlain Hudson Power Express a “game changer” that could meet 20% of New York City’s energy needs. [ more › ]
NYPD data shows decline in summer crime, as perceptions of safety shift
A stock photo of an NYPD cruiser Shooting and murders are down, but other incidents like hate crimes and those involving alleged felony assault reoffenders persist. [ more › ]
Trump again blocks $252M of blizzard relief funds for NY, NJ
New York and New Jersey were hit by an intense nor'easter with blizzard conditions, heavy snow, and strong winds in late February 2026. Governors of both states say the president is politicizing disaster relief. [ more › ]
MTA watchdog audit sparked by 2024 explosion finds transit agency had widespread substation maintenance failures
The MTA Inspector General's office found "serious gaps" in the transit authority's maintenance and oversight of its substations in a new audit the agency watchdog released Thursday that was sparked by a 2024 explosion at one of the essential power conversion facilities. The audit…
A million New Yorkers are buried on Hart Island. Now the city wants $130 million for its future
Just a 10-minute ferry ride from City Island, Hart Island is home to the remains of more than one million New Yorkers. The 101-acre island in the Long Island Sound has served as the city’s public cemetery for the unclaimed, unidentified and poor for more than 150 years. But after…
Own a Piece of the Bronx: Williamsbridge Home Hits the Auction Block
Looking to break into homeownership or add to your investment portfolio? A 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath single-family home in Williamsbridge is heading to auction — and bidding is easier than you might think. The 1,552-square-foot residence, built in 1945, sits on a 0.05-acre lot in one…
Bronx man convicted for hit-and-run collision that left Astoria father gravely injured during chaotic police chase: DA
A Bronx man is facing more than a quarter century in prison after he was found guilty in connection with a hit-and-run collision that seriously injured an e-bike rider after recklessly leading police from the 114th Precinct on a chase through the streets of Astoria, racing…
St. Angela Merici Church begins $2M restoration effort to preserve 125 years of history
An upcoming restoration project expected to cost more than $2 million will begin next month to renovate a Bronx church and school with more than a century of history. The four-phase remodeling plan is set to commence in September to improve structural necessities as well as add…