A Hudson River Park bench dedicated to a tragic love story between Jack Ciapciak and his late fiancé Jack Lorentzen has gone viral, becoming a pilgrimage site for many.

New York State illuminated landmarks for Trans Day of Visibility and the NYPD held an event underscoring transgender rights, countering recent federal limitations on gender recognition.

NY Attorney General Letitia James warns of potential Passover-related price gouging targeting the Jewish community and vows legal action against discriminatory pricing.

Brooklyn residents protest the planned conversion of an expected affordable housing project into a homeless shelter, feeling misled by the city's decision.

Marco Rubio supports continuing to revoke visas and green cards of those the U.S. deems threats, following Mahmoud Khalil's arrest for Palestinian activism.

NYC's metro population nears pre-pandemic levels, driven by immigration, despite more people moving out than in, particularly in urban areas like Brooklyn and Queens.

Federal Judge Jesse Furman grants Mahmoud Khalil's attorneys privileged calls with their client; Khalil's detainment and potential deportation for alleged Hamas support continue to incite debate.

Romer Hell's Kitchen hotel in NYC displays missed connections in its front window, offering a nostalgic way for New Yorkers to find love, a respite from digital dating apps.

Two NYC-area individuals won $50,000 each in the Powerball lottery, with tickets sold in Manhattan and Selden. The jackpot continues to grow, now at $279 million.

LGBTQ+ groups marched for the first time under their own banners at the Staten Island St. Patrick's Day Parade, signifying greater inclusivity and community unity.

Hazel Dukes, civil rights leader and president of NAACP New York, has died at 92. Tributes highlight her significant influence and relentless advocacy for justice.

Community composting returns to NYC after a budget-induced hiatus, with revived sites and a goal to increase local organic waste processing and participation in sustainable waste management.

PSEG Long Island has launched "Senior Connections," an initiative to educate seniors on storm prep, scam awareness, electrical safety, and energy efficiency to ensure safety and cost savings.