News across New York City

Letters to the Editor
Good Evening, With regard to the article which appeared in the Sept. 10th edition of the Rockland Times where singles are getting a raw deal so to speak… I have one better on this article… My daughter died recently at age 50. She was never married nor did she have children. She…

Fatal Crash on Route 202
On September 28th at approximately 10:35 a.m., the Ramapo PD responded to reports of a serious motor vehicle crash on Route 202 near Wilder Road in the Village of Wesley Hills. Preliminary investigation indicates that a garbage truck and a sedan collided head-on. The driver of…

Hoboken Art Month Returns From 10/1 to 11/8 With Free Events + Workshops
craftyyyThe Hoboken Business Alliance (HBA) and the City of Hoboken have announced that Hoboken Art Month, an annual city celebration of local…

NYPD still searching for man who threw burning substance on victim in East Harlem
Police are searching for a man who threw a burning hot substance on a stranger. The victim suffered severe burns on his face and neck. [ more › ]

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly: 3 Changes Coming to SNAP This October
New Yorkers who lost their food stamps for failing to comply with new work requirements can now reapply to receive at least three months of benefits. Meanwhile, SNAP participants will see an annual increase in their benefits, as the state grapples with federal cuts.

Data center lawsuit against Andover Township dismissed
ANDOVER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Sussex County) — A lawsuit filed by a Pennsylvania-based developer challenging Andover Township’s ordinance prohibiting data centers throughout the municipality has been dismissed, township officials announced Thursday. …

Bureau of Water Flushing Water Mains Overnight Friday into Saturday, Oct. 3
The Bureau of Water will be flushing water mains between midnight and 8:00 a.m. overnight Friday into Saturday, October 3, in the neighborhoods of Fisher Hill, Highlands, Prospect Park, Carhart, Woodcrest, Westminster and the Central Business District.

A Career, a Community, a Cause: Three Long Island stories meeting at this year’s gala
The 24th Annual Gala | Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 6:30 pm | The Bourne Mansion, Oakdale, NY THE 2026 HONOREES: CONTEMPORARY OF THE YEAR John P. Giordano, CPA Market Managing Partner for Long Island and National Co-Leader of the Manufacturing and Distribution Practice at Citrin…

Intoxication not a 'license' to rape: Hochul pushes to tighten law amid Cornell scandal
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, left, and Speaker Carl Heastie, center, meet with Gov. Kathy Hochul, right, following a presentation of Gov. Hochul's executive budget proposal in January. The state Assembly has consistently declined to advance the measures. [ more…

Cornell 7 case: Hochul backs closing NY consent-law gap as AG James takes over rape investigation
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday called for changing New York’s sexual assault laws to address cases in which a person becomes too intoxicated to consent after voluntarily using drugs or alcohol, as Attorney General Letitia James formally took over the criminal investigation into an…

Dogs, cats, and even a rabbit; check out these pets available for adoption
Looking for a new best friend with four paws, a big heart, and plenty of personality? This week’s lovable lineup is packed with playful pups, charming cats, and even a wascilly wabbit! Upcoming Event: North Shore Animal League America will host ADOPT-A-FEST on Saturday, October…

Gov. Kathy Hochul visits Bronx seniors to promote Energy Affordability Program expanded to 2.5 million households
With energy bills at an all-time high across the nation, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 2.5 million more New York households are now eligible to receive discounts on their utility bills. Hochul, alongside elected officials, visited BronxWorks on Oct. 1 to encourage older…