Mayor Eric Adams announces a $331 million investment to expand after-school programs in NYC, eventually aiming to cover all students desiring participation by FY 2028.

Gilead Sciences settles for $202 million over allegations of kickback schemes involving HIV medication prescriptions through illegitimate speaker programs.

A new wine bar, Consigliere, is set to open in Newark, representing part of a revitalization effort funded by the Newark Retail Reactivation Initiative.

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.

CBS News reports on New York's ongoing issues with synthetic marijuana, K2, involving tragic addiction stories, black market growth post-marijuana legalization, and the difficulties in regulating a drug with constantly modified compositions.

A fire in Borough Park, Brooklyn, affected a shoe store and residences, displacing over 20 people with no injuries. FDNY faced challenges due to lack of windows but controlled the blaze. Cause is under investigation.

Brooklyn bodega association seeks increased security and panic buttons after a robbery by thieves posing as NYPD officers. The robbers tied up victims and escaped with unknown contents in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

A Harlem grandmother, Excencia Mette, was fatally shot by a stray bullet during a shootout. Suspect Ricky Shelby turned himself in, facing murder charges. The incident highlights gun violence's tragic impact on communities.

NY Governor Hochul's $254 billion budget plan includes a school cellphone ban, aimed at eliminating digital distractions and improving student focus and mental health.

Candidates in Staten Island's 51st City Council District special election share opposition to a Richmond Valley development project ahead of the vote.

MTA to test new fare gates to combat fare evasion in NYC subways, introducing advanced technology at 20 stations as part of a broader strategy to address fare loss.

The Manhattan parking garage collapse in April 2023 was due to unauthorized demolition work and structural neglect, resulting in one death and seven injuries.