A service dog named Penny was severely injured after being attacked by two pit bulls, sparking a debate on NYC animal laws and prompting calls for legislative reforms.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams partners with Summer to erase $360 million in student debt for public servants, using the PSLF program, starting with ACS, DSS, and NYCHA employees.

Chef José Andrés opens Oyamel in Hudson Yards, NYC, offering Mexican cuisine with dishes like tacos and lamb barbacoa in an environment inspired by Mexican street fairs.

The FDA has recalled certain tomatoes due to potential salmonella contamination from Ray & Mascari Inc. and Williams Farms Repack LLC, affecting multiple states. No illnesses reported yet.

A 7-year-old boy needed nine stitches after a pit bull attacked him while playing baseball with his father in Brooklyn. The dog's owner left before police arrived, prompting an investigation.

United Airlines cuts 35 daily flights at Newark Liberty International Airport due to staffing shortages, technical problems, and ongoing construction, causing widespread delays and cancellations.

Westchester County issued an emergency order to reopen Playland amusement park for the 2025 season, hiring Zamperla, Inc. without a bidding process, after the previous operator left the park in disarray.

Forecasts predict a week of showers and thunderstorms across New York's boroughs, with varying chances of precipitation and high temperatures. The National Weather Service does not expect severe weather events.

NYPD seeks a suspect for a sexual assault on a northbound 1 train in Manhattan, targeting a 27-year-old man. A reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.

A fire broke out in the basement of Harlem's Teachers College Community School early Tuesday morning, with no injuries reported. Firefighters contained it swiftly.

Prospect Park's century-old elms battle Dutch elm disease, with three lost despite efforts by the Prospect Park Alliance to inoculate and preserve them. The Alliance also combats Beech Leaf Disease and adapts to environmental challenges.

Multi-vehicle crashes on NJ Turnpike cause injuries, traffic delays, and hospitalizations; a Ford SUV hit a guardrail and was rear-ended, leading to a fire.

New York City's allergy season arrives early and is expected to last longer due to climate change, with peak tree and grass pollen causing extended discomfort for sufferers.