Snackmaker Utz recalls potato chips over undeclared allergen
Utz has issued a voluntary recall of some of its single-serve size of potato chips that were mostly distributed in New York City, it announced Friday.
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg calls for cash apps to crack down on fraudsters
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg calls for leading digital payment apps, including Venmo, Zelle and Cash App, to strengthen user's security safeguards amid an uptick in crime.
Major US cities create innovative solutions amidst continuing housing crisis
City planners and developers are renovating former commercial buildings to add housing in growing cities. Projects include retrofitting libraries, office space and motels into housing.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams announces $2B medical debt bailout for up to 500K residents
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a plan to wipe out up to $2 billion in medical debt for hundreds of thousands of city residents during a press conference on Jan. 22, 2024.
Fare evaders beat NYC's expensive new subway gates with simple tricks, reports say
New faregates in the New York City subway are designed to deter fare evasion, though some riders are reportedly still finding easy ways to beat the system.
Elon Musk issues warning after NYC students pushed out of school to house migrants: 'Will come for your homes'
Elon Musk suggested that New York City and government officials "will come for your homes" if space at hotels and shelters for illegal migrants runs out.
Al Sharpton targets Harvard alum Bill Ackman over criticism of school's ex-president, DEI
Rev. Al Sharpton's civil right activism group, National Action Network, is holding a protest outside Harvard alum Bill Ackman's New York City office on Thursday.
New York minimum wage increase goes into effect as 2024 begins
New York state's minimum wage increases went into effect at the stroke of midnight, raising pay across the state, with special rates implemented in New York City.
New York City movie-goers recount 'disgusting' AMC theater visits: 'Rats running across our feet'
Moviegoers at an AMC theater in the heart of New York City were disgusted after they spotted nearly a dozen city rats scurrying around the darkened theater.
New Year's Eve parties inside Times Square carry hefty price tag, over $12K to ring in 2024
With 2024 around the corner, restaurants in New York City’s Times Square are selling pricey packages for exclusive celebrations marking the new year.
New York City Palestinian restaurant menu sparks outrage: 'It has nothing to do with violence'
A Palestinian restaurant chain in New York City is receiving death threats for being “openly genocidal," but its owner insists the controversial messaging is not a call to eliminate Israel.
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested near NYC, LA airports after wreaking havoc for holiday travelers
Groups of pro-Palestinian protesters in New York City and Los Angeles blocked traffic to two of the nation's busiest airports Wednesday to rally against Israel.
Pornhub owner resolves US probe into sex trafficking ties by paying $1.8 million
Aylo Holdings, the parent company of Pornhub.com, agreed to pay $1.8 million and undergo monitoring to resolve a probe into its ties with an alleged sex trafficking operation.
TSA finds 17 bullets hidden inside baby diaper
The TSA says they have found 17 bullets hidden inside a baby diaper in New York after a security alarm flagged a man’s carry-on bag for further review.
US homelessness up 12% from 2022, hits highest level since 2007
The point-in-time homelessness count released by HUD found over 650,000 people experienced homeless on a single night in January 2023, an increase of 12% from 2022.
Hugh Hefner’s original Playboy Club hits auction block, its controversial history to ‘fade away’
The site of the original New York Playboy Club built by Hugh Hefner in Manhattan is set to go up for auction in early 2024 after sitting vacant for years.
Ex-FBI official gets 4 years for working with Russian oligarch dubbed Putin 'henchman'
Charles McGonigal has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to working for sanctioned Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska.
Door Dash updates tipping policy after NYC passes minimum wage law
DoorDash, UberEats, and other delivery apps are changing their tipping policies after New York City decided to increase minimum wage laws for the apps' employees.
Crime resulting in New York City business owners applying for gun licenses
Bodega & Small Business Association's Frank Marte on NYC business owners taking matters in their own hands and feeling a lack of support from city leaders as crime continues to be an issue.
New York City Jewish bakery vandalized with spray-painted graffiti: 'Free Gaza'
A New York City Jewish bakery was vandalized with spray-painted graffiti with the words 'Free Gaza,' while a nearby bank had its window smashed Friday as pro-Palestinian protests ramped up throughout the city.



















