Cold snap chills New York City’s rats, and heats up the fight against them
This week’s frigid weather has many New York City residents shivering, scurrying into cozy spots and feeling sapped. Including the rats.
New York City is getting a new area code. Here's who will get the new number.
The new all-services overlay code will cover the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and the Marble Hill neighborhood of Manhattan. Officials say the demand for new phone numbers is largely driven by new technology, like cellphones and tablets, and is a sign of economic growth.
Why New York Is a Sanctuary City, and How That Could Change Under Trump
New York’s status as a sanctuary city for undocumented immigrants has shifted over time. Now, as President-elect Donald J. Trump prepares to enter office, it may shift once again.
New York Mayor Eric Adams prostrates himself before Trump
Adams canceled commitments to take part in Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday celebrations in New York City to rush down to Washington to attend Trump’s inauguration.
The SS United States is set to be sunk. But new wrinkles have delayed the historic ocean liner’s next chapter
The SS United States was poised to set sail at the end of last year on her final voyage from Philadelphia to the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico to become an artificial reef. But Coast Guard concerns have complicated the trip south.
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ICE agents arrest hundreds of migrants in sanctuary cities, including New York City
Federal law enforcement and ICE agents have arrested over 500 undocumented migrants wanted for outstanding crimes in sanctuary cities, including some from New York.
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13 Largest Cities in New York, Ranked by Population
New York, often called the Empire State, is one of fourth-most populated in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19.9 million people live in the state.
Bird flu isn't an immediate health threat in New York, but preparations have begun
As more cases of bird flu emerge across the country, public health leaders in New York City are watching warily -- and making preparations in case the virus becomes a more immediate threat.
Donald Trump's plan for deportations remains top of mind for many in New York City
President Donald Trump has promised a wave of deportations, which has caused fear and anxiety in New York City.
This city in New York has the hottest housing market in the US, study finds
For the second year in a row, Zillow — a real estate website — predicts that a specific city in New York will be the most competitive for buyers in the coming year in the United States. Buffalo is predicted by Zillow to have the hottest housing market in the United States.
NYC art museum nominated as best in United States
A New York City art museum has been nominated as the best in the United States. The Brooklyn Museum was nominated among 20 art museums from around the country for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards competition.
Two New York cities are among the most affordable places to retire in U.S.
This isn’t the first time Upstate New York has been recognized as a great destination for retirees. Syracuse and Rochester were named among the best places to retire in America in 2024 by U.S. News and World Report, while Lake Placid made a list of great mountain towns for retirees in 2023 by MoneyTalksNews.