Governor Kathy Hochul deploys the NY National Guard to maintain order in state prisons after a correctional officers' strike leads to facility unrest and visit cancellations.

An online petition proposes renaming Long Island Sound to Gulf of Connecticut, eliciting humorous reactions and engagement from public figures, but it receives a mixed response from locals.

A stranded, underweight Risso's dolphin died on Long Island despite rescue efforts. Its necropsy will provide insight into ocean health and species behavior.

New York City will introduce the "465" area code in 2026 to accommodate increased phone number demand in several boroughs. Existing numbers won't change.

Tri-Union Seafoods has recalled canned tuna due to potential botulism risk. The recalled tuna was sold under several brand names at major retailers. No illnesses have been reported.

NY Attorney General Letitia James and 21 attorneys general are suing the Trump administration over NIH funding cuts, claiming an illegal policy to cap indirect costs threatens medical research.

Authorities arrested Raul Ayala for the 2003 murder of 88-year-old Edna Schubert, with DNA evidence playing a key role in this cold case breakthrough.

NYC zoos implement precautions after ducks die from avian flu, moving birds to protected areas, and monitoring the situation closely. Human risk is low, but protective measures are advised.

The NYPD is searching for a suspect who attacked a man with a metal object on a Queens subway. They seek public help and offer a reward for information.

New York Gov. Hochul has closed live bird markets due to seven avian flu cases, enforcing a sell-down, sanitization, and additional closure. No human cases have been reported, and the threat is considered low.

Irving "Irv Gotti" Lorenzo, influential figure in hip-hop and R&B, has died at 54; remembered for his contributions to Def Jam and Murder, Inc., and fostering talents like DMX and Ashanti.

New York City child care centers face payment delays and closures; some payments initiated, but disagreement over enrollment figures and the city's fiscal responsibility continues.

A 78-year-old man fell down an elevator shaft in the Bronx and is recovering; officials performed a rescue and the landlord received violations for poor maintenance.