A series of 23 large-scale soccer ball sculptures, titled “Art of the Game,” has been installed across New York City and New Jersey. The project, coordinated by the nonprofit ARTS 14C and the FIFA World Cup 2026 New York/New Jersey Host Committee, will remain on public display through Labor Day. One notable installation, located in … Read more
New York City residents faced temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, driving thousands to Rockaway Beach for relief while power outages impacted parts of Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx. To mitigate electric grid strain, Con Edison reduced voltage in certain areas, and Mayor Zohran Mandani and Governor Kathy Hochul requested that residents set air conditioners to … Read more
New York City voters are participating in the final weekend of early voting, with more than 115,000 ballots cast across the five boroughs as of Saturday, according to the New York City Board of Elections. Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined residents at the polls, casting his ballot at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as the city … Read more
New York City firefighters and advocates are calling for an urgent increase in staffing, demanding the addition of a fifth member to 86 engine companies operating in the city’s busiest districts. The push comes as officials and labor leaders emphasize that current staffing levels, which have remained reduced since 2011, are insufficient to meet the … Read more
New York City is planning to expand one of Manhattan’s busiest protected bike lanes to improve safety in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday. The project will widen the protected bike lane on Sixth Avenue between 14th Street and West 31st Street. The lane will increase in width from … Read more
Gjergj, a patient at Silver Lake Specialized Care Center on Staten Island, arrived at the facility a year ago requiring a breathing tube, a feeding tube, and a catheter. Thanks to the care provided by the staff, he has since made a significant recovery and is expected to return home soon. Despite these clinical successes, … Read more
King Charles III and Queen Camilla concluded a day of engagements in Latest York City on Wednesday with an appearance at The King’s Trust Global Gala held at Christie’s in Midtown. Royal Support for Youth Empowerment The fifth annual gala drew a mix of celebrities, leaders and supporters of The King’s Trust, an organization dedicated … Read more
The city of New York has long served as a key destination for the British Royal Family, with Queen Elizabeth II marking the last visit by a reigning British monarch in 2010. A Solemn Final Visit Queen Elizabeth II’s 2010 trip lasted five hours and was characterized by a solemn tone. During the visit, she … Read more
Bodycam Footage Released in Epic Universe Roller Coaster Death, Family Reaches Settlement The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has released body camera footage documenting the response to a medical emergency at Universal’s Epic Universe in September 2025. The incident involved Kevin Zavala, who tragically died following injuries sustained on the Stardust Racers roller coaster. Initial Confusion … Read more
Nationwide Recall of Children’s Ibuprofen: What Parents Require to Know Nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s liquid ibuprofen are being voluntarily recalled across the United States due to potential contamination. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initiated the recall after receiving reports of “a gelatinous mass and black particles” found within the medication. Details of the … Read more