Flushing Meadows Heats Up as Free Fan Week and $90M Prize Pot Kick Off US Open Excitement in Queens
The US Open offers a free 'Fan Week', new food options, and a record $90 million prize pool. Top seeds and iconic players like Venus Williams are set to play, with NYC venues featuring tennis-themed offerings.
Queens Homeowner Summoned for Illegal Battery Storage After FDNY Battles Blaze Involving 100 Lithium-Ion Batteries
An unlicensed battery repair operation in a Queens home caught fire, prompting an FDNY response to extinguish about 100 lithium-ion batteries. The homeowner was summoned for illegal storage and fire code violations. No injuries were reported.
Sunny Skies but Deadly Tides as Hurricane Erin Sparks Rip Current Alert for NYC Coastline and Threatens Queens, Brooklyn and Long Island Beachgoers
Hurricane Erin threatens NYC coast with high waves and dangerous rip currents, posing risks for swimmers, while officials warn against ocean activities. Beach safety and rip current recognition are emphasized.
New Jersey Man Sentenced for Dodging Sanctions and Fueling Russian Military Machine
A U.S.-Russian dual citizen, Vadim Yermolenko, is sentenced to 30 months for export control and sanction violation schemes aiding Russian military and intelligence.
New Yorkers Brace for a Mixed Bag of Weather with Sunny Days, Thunderstorms and Coastal Warnings Ahead
Forecasts for New York City indicate a mix of sunny days and potential thunderstorms with coastal hazardous conditions, including high rip currents and beach erosion advisories.
Police Seek Woman Suspected of Pepper Spraying Man on L Train in Queens
Authorities are searching for a woman who used pepper spray during a dispute on the L train in Queens, injuring a 68-year-old man. The incident occurred at Halsey Street station and police have released images of the suspect.
NY Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani's Rent-Stabilized Apartment Sparks Debate and Potential Ethics Probe in NYC
Debate arises over NY Assembly member Zohran Mamdani's occupancy of a rent-stabilized apartment amid his $142,000 salary, stirring discussion on housing policy and prompting an ethics complaint.
Mixed Weather and Hazardous Conditions Forecasted for NYC Boroughs as Hurricane Erin Prompts Warnings
Mixed weather with a slight chance of showers and sunny days is expected in NYC, with 20% chance of rain and highs around 75-77°F. The National Weather Service warns of hazardous surf and rip currents due to Hurricane Erin.












