Earthquake in NYC reported, linked to Roosevelt Island 'explosion' reports

An earthquake was reported in New York City and may have prompted reports of an explosion on Roosevelt Island. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 1.7 magnitude earthquake near Astoria, Queens.

Rochester car explosion motive sought after no terror link found

Police said the 35-year-old suspect drove around and made at least a half dozen purchases of gasoline in gas containers before causing a “chain of events" deadly crash.

LaGuardia Airport: TSA officers catch Arkansas passenger hiding bullets in baby diaper

Security officers found 17 bullets concealed inside the disposable baby diaper at New York's LaGuardia Airport in the East Elmhurst section of Queens, the TSA said.

George Santos attorney expresses optimism about plea talks as expelled congressman appears in court

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos’ lawyer expressed optimism about plea negotiations in Santos’ criminal fraud case Tuesday, successfully fending off prosecutors’ attempts to speed up the ousted congressman’s trial.

Bronx building collapse: 2 injuries reported as cleanup, investigation begins

Firefighters searched through the rubble for any potentially trapped victims after a seven-story apartment building located at 1915 Billingsley Terrace collapsed on Monday afternoon.

Chevy Chase falls off stage at 'Christmas Vacation' screening: ‘Just a little boo-boo’

Video shared by a TikTok user documented the fall. Chevy Chase's rep later said in a statement that "thanks to all his falls on ‘SNL,’ it was like riding a bike again."

George Santos expelled following House vote; just the 6th member ousted in chamber's history

The House has voted to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York following a critical ethics report on his conduct that included converting campaign donations for his own use, making him just the sixth member in the chamber’s history to be ousted by his colleagues.

Protestors interrupt 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade

The NYPD took multiple demonstrators into custody after several disruptions of the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday.

Philadelphia named no. 1 bed bug infested city, beating out New York City, Chicago

Terminix, a Rentokil Terminix company, has named Philadelphia the city with the biggest bed bug infestation, beating out other metropolitan areas like New York City, Chicago and Atlanta.

Cargo plane returns to JFK Airport after horse escapes stall

The pilot of the Boeing 747 operated by Air Atlanta Icelandic said due to the plane's weight, he had to dump 20 tons of fuel before going back to New York.