New York City

New York City

"Building financial resiliency is a crucial part in preparing for climate disasters," said Theodora Makris, senior program manager at the Center for NYC Neighborhoods (CNYCN). Makris explains that getting flood insurance, which you can read more about here, and creating an emergency fund ahead of the next big storm is the best way to protect your home from a severe weather event. And New Yorkers are no strangers to harsh storms.

The pain of losing a loved one in the September 11th terror attacks echoes across the decades, but with these three new identifications, we take a step forward in comforting the family members still aching from that day.

The city Department of Transportation is hiring deckhands for the Staten Island Ferry, offering a salary range of $57,991-$66,690 for part-time positions.

Around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, a boat began to sink in Brooklyn, prompting the rescue of 11 passengers by police and fire units. One minor injury was reported.

The train ended up being delayed nearly an hour for maintenance, and even when our track was set, the board didn't update for several minutes.

Ben Platt, delivering an unexpected cover of Addison Rae's 'Diet Pepsi', showcased a unique musical blend that surprised fans and elevated the Culture Awards with its fierceness.

"We kept hope - probably in a sort of irrational way - that we could turn the corner. Turns out, there's no corner," Babin says.

The five funds' net returns are 10.3% this year, beating the target return of 7% set by the state legislature, which will lower New York City's pension obligations by $2.18 billion over the next five years.

New York wildlife includes more than just pigeons and park squirrels, with notable species like Central Park coyotes, who have been in the city since the 1930s.

The New York City Department of Health has confirmed that 58 people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease in Central Harlem and nearby neighborhoods since July 25, 2025.

The Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline, proposed by energy giant Williams, would bury about 17 miles of 26-inch-diameter, natural gas pipelines 4 feet under the ocean floor near Staten Island and the Rockaways, with around 10 miles of additional pipeline in New Jersey. According to Williams, the new infrastructure will move enough fracked gas from Pennsylvania to serve more than 2 million New York City homes.

New York's ambitious climate law has not led to the launch of 'cap and invest', a program to limit greenhouse gas emissions despite its potential benefits.

The skeletal remains were discovered wrapped in a black trash bag along the Jackie Robinson Parkway in Glendale by a Department of Transportation worker.

Martha Nolan‑O'Slatarra was found dead aboard a boat docked at the Montauk Yacht Club. The police investigation revealed her death was unresponsive to initial aid.

Despite missing key players, the Liberty improved their game and energy to secure an 85-76 victory against the Wings, demonstrating strong teamwork and ball movement.

The National Weather Service warned of potential flooding to subway systems as rainfall led to severe floods in eastern Queens, impacting major roadways and transit services.