Governor Hochul announces Watkins Glen State Park's camping season to open early on May 8-10, 2026, to coincide with the NASCAR Cup Series race weekend.

NY Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $600 million investment for paving projects across the state, starting in the 2026 construction season, covering 2,150 lane miles.

A suspected fireworks-related fire in Queens' South Ozone Park has displaced residents and damaged homes. Authorities are investigating possible ties to Diwali celebrations, as locals question safety and emergency response.

A Bronx man has received a 22-year prison sentence for a deadly shooting that occurred at a Taco Bell, marking the conclusion of a high-profile manslaughter case.

NYC public schools report almost 1 in 7 students faced homelessness last year, reaching a record 154,000, with adverse effects on their education and well-being.

Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 21-year-old man outside Sweets of NY, a strip club in Jamaica, Queens. According to FOX 5 NY, officers found the victim with a stab wound to the abdomen around 1:51 a.m. He was taken to Jamaica Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The New York Daily News reports the attack followed an argument, and no arrests have been made.

A fire at King Electronic Hub in Queens required 60 firefighters. The earlier blaze was caused by a lithium battery; the recent one's cause is still unknown.

A Flushing doctor is charged with stealing state funds meant for abortion services, using them instead for her spa business. She faces up to 15 years if convicted.

The Wilson family is suing the Bronx day care where their daughter drowned, demanding answers and accountability for her death. They seek better oversight, with "River's Law" proposed to ban pools at residential day cares.

A Queens man, Jamel McGriff, is arraigned for the torture and murder of an elderly couple, facing a series of charges including murder, robbery, and arson.

Nineteen people were injured when two MTA buses collided during rush hour in Flushing, Queens. Authorities say no life-threatening injuries occurred, and an investigation is underway.

A 10-year-old girl named Zoe was robbed of her necklace and slapped by a man on her way to school in the Bronx, causing emotional and physical trauma.

A Bronx teen is critically wounded after police responded to a robbery call and a confrontation ensued, resulting in an officer's injury and the teen being shot.