Mayor Adams Strikes Landmark $7 Billion Labor Deal with New York Building & Construction Trades Council
Mayor Eric Adams announced two Project Labor Agreements with the Building & Construction Trades Council to enhance labor practices in NYC capital projects, focusing on fair wages, safety, and community hiring for $7B worth of projects.
Wet Weather in Store for New York City Today, with Rain Expected Across All Boroughs
Rain is expected in New York today with an 80% chance of precipitation and highs around 57 degrees; 100% chance of continued rain before 1 a.m. Clearer, cooler weather is forecast for Thanksgiving Day.
Port Authority Chief Rick Cotton to Retire in 2026 After Revamping NYC Transportation Infrastructure
Rick Cotton, Executive Director of the Port Authority of NY and NJ, will retire in January 2026. He led significant infrastructure projects, including the $8 billion LaGuardia rebuild.
Bon Appétit to Open New Restaurant and Market at JFK Airport as Part of Brand Expansion
Bon Appétit is launching a restaurant and market at JFK's Terminal One, introducing an AI kitchen assistant, and starting a "Gear of the Year Awards" for kitchen products under its new Editor-in-Chief's expansion strategy.
200 Firefighters Battle Blaze at Franklin Square Bagel Shop as Adjacent Ice Shop Sustains Damage
A fire broke out in a Franklin Square bagel shop on Long Island, spreading to a neighboring ice shop, requiring about 200 firefighters to control. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.
Tragic Queens House Fire Claims Life of Beloved 95-Year-Old Joyce Buncom, Family Members Critically Injured in St. Albans Blaze
A fire in Queens resulted in the death of 95-year-old Joyce Buncom and critical injuries to her family. Causes remain under investigation, possibly a boiler explosion.
New York City Braces for Mixed Weather Through Thanksgiving with Clouds, Rain Chances, and Sunny Skies Ahead
New York City is predicted to have a mix of cloudy and sunny days with chances of rain leading up to Thanksgiving, with cooler temperatures expected but no significant weather hazards.
New York City Week Ahead Includes Mostly Sunny Days, Rain Chances, and Breezy Thanksgiving Forecast
New York City's weather this week will see sunny days, possible mid-week rain, and breezy conditions, remaining calm for Thanksgiving and the weekend.
Man Charged with Assault After Alleged Subway Slashings at Queens' Union Turnpike-Kew Gardens Station
Tyquan Manassa is charged with assault after two slashings on a Queens subway platform, causing facial injuries to two men. He was already in custody for unrelated crimes when linked to the subway attacks.












