Gov. Kathy Hochul calls for more prison cameras after inmate deaths at several New York State prisons. According to state officials, the push for enhanced monitoring infrastructure follows a series of fatal incidents behind bars, including an ongoing Attorney General probe launched in February to determine whether correction officers played a role in a suicide … Read more
Nine New York City-area beaches are operating under a swimming advisory due to water quality concerns, according to the New York City Department of Health. The health department monitors water quality, weather conditions, and environmental hazards at over 20 city beaches throughout the swimming season, which lasts from June to September. Among the locations with … Read more
Moviegoers in New York have two specific locations to view Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in its intended 70mm IMAX format. With only 25 theaters nationwide equipped to screen the film in this high-resolution, large-format style, New York residents can access the experience at AMC Lincoln Square 13 in New York City or Cinemark Tinseltown Rochester … Read more
A passenger was removed from a Breeze Airways flight at Vero Beach Regional Airport on July 7 after allegedly taking snacks from an onboard beverage cart without paying. According to airline spokesperson McKinnley Matson, the flight, which departed from Westchester County Airport, was met by law enforcement upon arrival at approximately 10:30 p.m. No arrests … Read more
At least two structural columns buckled in a 37-story Midtown Manhattan office tower on Tuesday, forcing the evacuation of nearby streets and buildings. While John Esposito, a chief in the Fire Department in New York, stated the building’s steel-frame construction makes a total collapse unlikely, the structure continued to move during the incident, according to … Read more
Why Did Adam Sandler Officiate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding? Adam Sandler, 59, served as an officiant at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's July 3, 2026, wedding at Madison Square Garden, a role that surprised many given his comedic persona. Reid recounted that Sandler advised the couple to "keep kissing," emphasizing the importance of … Read more
Nine New York City-area beaches are currently under swimming advisories due to elevated bacteria levels, according to city health officials. As a heat wave hits the region during the Independence Day week, health officials are cautioning the public against swimming or wading at these specific locations, though the beaches remain open. Which beaches are under … Read more
New York voters are heading to the polls to decide the state comptroller, an influential office responsible for auditing state agencies, overseeing finances, and managing one of the largest public pension funds in the United States. The primary race has grown increasingly competitive, marking the first time in nearly two decades that incumbent Thomas DiNapoli … Read more
Astronomical summer officially arrived in New York on Sunday, June 21, 2026, when the summer solstice occurred at 4:24 a.m. ET. As the Northern Hemisphere reached its northernmost point in the sky and the North Pole tilted toward the sun, New Yorkers experienced the longest day of the year, receiving the highest amount of daylight … Read more
Strong winds and severe weather moved across New York state on Thursday, June 18, 2026, causing widespread power outages and prompting a series of tornado watches and thunderstorm warnings. According to National Weather Service data, the highest wind gust recorded in the state by 5 p.m. reached 57 mph in Buffalo, while Orange County saw … Read more