What to know as wildfire smoke, heat envelop the city
Wildfire smoke continues to blanket New York City, creating unhealthy air quality even as temperatures ease slightly. The…
Morning Briefing: July 16, 2026
Good morning, New York City. Here’s what you need to know today. Your Weather Planner Hot weather continues…
Mamdani’s New York seven months in
This year, New York City under Mayor Zohran Mamdani has looked like a different city after Eric Adams’…
Former Vatican chef participating in NYC Restaurant Week
It’s food fit for a Pope. Chef Salvo Lo Castro, of Casasalvo on Spring Street in SoHo, spent…
Bronx fentanyl bust prompts evacuation of daycare centers
A Bronx man is facing felony drug charges after authorities say they uncovered nearly 10 pounds of suspected…
Hand recounts underway in three NYC primaries
Hand recounts are underway at Board of Election offices for three undecided primary contests for state legislative seats.…
Debate over horse-drawn carriages in NYC goes back decades
An animal rights activist gave impassioned testimony at City Hall about the need for stricter regulation of horse…
City Council holds hearing on horse carriage ban bill
The City Council held a hearing Wednesday to consider a bill, known as Romanch’s Law, that would phase…
Legionnaires’ outbreak grows to 63 cases on Upper East Side
A growing cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has reached 63 confirmed infections, including…
City Council holding hearing on horse carriage ban bill
The City Council is considering a bill Wednesday that would ban horse carriages in the city. The legislation…
Legionnaires’ outbreak slows as NYC continues cleaning
A cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases on Manhattan’s Upper East Side is showing signs of slowing down, according…
Wildfires expose Midwest, Northeast U.S. to dangerous smoke
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of…