Monster NYC pothole wreaking havoc on community even after city ‘fixes’ it: ‘Hellhole’
A massive car-eating crater in Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s old Long Island City district is expanding faster than NYC's budget deficit.
May 2, 2026Open source
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VIDEO: Go inside Jim Henson’s Creature Shop in Queens
The Long Island City-based character design studio on Northern Blvd. is opening its doors for tours every Saturday throughout the summer.
May 10, 2026Open source
New Amazon Headquarters Headed to LIC Sparks Protests in New York Community
Dozens of people took to the streets Wednesday in protest of what they believe was a back door deal involving the new Amazon headquarters in Long Island City...
May 5, 2026Open source
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‘My Heart Would Stop’: Knicks Fans’ Dreams of NBA Title Within Reach After Game 1 Win
Attendees at a Queens watch party opened up about what a championship would mean for New York City.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Police investigating people entering New York sewers for unknown reason
Security cameras have recorded at least three night-time instances where groups of people entered or exited sewer tunnels via maintenance holes on streets in...
Jun 3, 2026Open source
NY-7 congressional race: Meet the candidates running to replace Nydia Velázquez
The race has drawn several progressive candidates from across Brooklyn and Queens and quickly became one of the most closely watched Democratic primaries in...
May 27, 2026Open source
Wednesday's storm overwhelmed NYC sewer system in Queens, Mamdani says New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani s...
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday night's storm, which soaked Brooklyn and Queens, was so powerful, the rain it dropped overwhelmed the...
May 22, 2026Open source
Queens Borough president discusses LIRR strike impact
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. talked to Eyewitness News after the Hochul news conference
May 17, 2026Open source
Skeletal human remains found in bushes near Queens park
A set of bones were found among some bushes near Sutter and North Conduit Aves. in Ozone Park, just a short distance from Tudor Park.
May 12, 2026Open source
Queens man indicted on murder charges in Flushing fire that killed 4
Prosecutors say Roman Amatitla intentionally set the March blaze inside a crowded Flushing building.
May 12, 2026Open source
Possible human remains found near Queens park, NYPD says
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.Gothamist Listen LiveDonate NewsPossible human remains found near Queens park, NYPD saysBy Brittany KriegsteinPubli...
May 12, 2026Open source
In Sunset Park, businesses blame fear of ICE for slowdown
The toll on businesses in immigrant-rich neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens is showing up in new surveys.
May 12, 2026Open source
More antisemitic graffiti found across 2 parks in Queens, 1 week after another vandalism spree
Officials report Mother's Day in Queens began with half a dozen swastikas spray-painted around Highland Park and another six found at Forest Park.
May 12, 2026Open source
Antisemitic graffiti discovered in Queens week after similar incident
More locations in Queens were vandalized with nearly a dozen swastikas, about a week after a similar incident.
May 12, 2026Open source
Paladino Settles With Council Over Anti-Muslim Tweets
The Queens Republican had sued after colleagues slapped her with ethics charges.
May 11, 2026Open source
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Will the deadly scooter vs. cyclist crash on Queensboro Bridge bike path serve as a wake-up call?
TwitterRedditEmailNever miss a story Email address By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in a...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
LGBTQ+ club calls on NYC to remove Ed Koch's name from Queensboro Bridge As New York City ushers in Pride M...
As New York City ushers in Pride Month, an LGBTQ+ democratic club is mounting a campaign to have former Mayor Ed Koch's name removed from the 59th Stree...
Jun 3, 2026Open source
Scooter rider and cyclist are killed in head-on crash on NYC bridge
The collision on the Queensboro Bridge involved an e-scooter that is not legally allowed to be used on the streets of New York.
May 29, 2026Open source
Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36.“It was instinctual....
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Baton Rouge native becomes a pastry chef at the Louis Vuitton Cafe, beginning in local coffee shop
Rouge native Amelia Alemán crafts one-of-a-kind pastries at Le Café Louis Vuitton on the fourth floor of the flagship Louis Vuitton store in New York City.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
A dream day for New York fans with Knicks on the road to clinch and Brazil vs. Morocco in World Cup
If there’s a saving grace from the bedlam that is about to ensue in New York City on Saturday, with the Knicks on the verge of a championship and Brazil
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Best-selling Iowa City author Tim Johnston dies at 63
Tim Johnston, an award-winning author who broke onto the literary scene in 2015 with the New York Times bestselling novel “Descent,” died May 26 in Iowa...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
The Knicks, one win from NBA championship, really look like a team of destiny
NEW YORK — I used to believe in karma. I don’t anymore. I never believed in destiny. I do now.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
A-State alum Demario Davis reflects on returning to Jets
The All-Pro linebacker signed with New York in free agency. Davis was drafted by the Jets in 2012.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Trump taps U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence
President Trump announced that he intends to nominate Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, as director of national intellige...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
New York’s operator reports declining capacity, increasing demand as state energy grid comes to crossroads
ALBANY -- The group that runs New York’s electrical grid is warning that the energy system is at its next crossroads, facing a multitude of challenges at o...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients
NEW YORK — On hot afternoons, DeAnna Brandon’s three dogs zag around while she splashes in a backyard kiddie pool with her grandkids. These are the momen...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Jamestown, Falconer awarded state funding for downtowns
Two Chautauqua County municipalities are recipients of New York state funding on Friday. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the city of Jamestown will receive $1
Jun 13, 2026Open source
County reviewing Agricultural District 10 boundaries
Per New York State Agriculture and Markets Law Section 303-a(1), the Chautauqua County Legislature is required to review an agricultural district eight years af
Jun 13, 2026Open source
State power grid operator calls for diverse investment
The state Independent System Operator is continuing to call for an “all-of-the-above” investment in new power generation in New York state in its Power Tren
Jun 13, 2026Open source
State & Union: NYS active in traffic law enforcement in May
Law enforcement agencies across the state issued more than 110,000 tickets in the annual Buckle Up New York, Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaig...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
New York ‘union protection act’ draws threat of legal challenge
A New York proposal that would allow organized labor to take legal action against groups that discourage union membership is drawing criticism and threats of...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Langworthy seeks America 250 Community Heroes nominees
Congressman Nick Langworthy is launching an America 250 Community Heroes Award initiative to honor individuals across the 23rd Congressional District "w...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36.“It was instinctual....
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Baton Rouge native becomes a pastry chef at the Louis Vuitton Cafe, beginning in local coffee shop
Rouge native Amelia Alemán crafts one-of-a-kind pastries at Le Café Louis Vuitton on the fourth floor of the flagship Louis Vuitton store in New York City.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
A dream day for New York fans with Knicks on the road to clinch and Brazil vs. Morocco in World Cup
If there’s a saving grace from the bedlam that is about to ensue in New York City on Saturday, with the Knicks on the verge of a championship and Brazil
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Best-selling Iowa City author Tim Johnston dies at 63
Tim Johnston, an award-winning author who broke onto the literary scene in 2015 with the New York Times bestselling novel “Descent,” died May 26 in Iowa...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
The Knicks, one win from NBA championship, really look like a team of destiny
NEW YORK — I used to believe in karma. I don’t anymore. I never believed in destiny. I do now.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
A-State alum Demario Davis reflects on returning to Jets
The All-Pro linebacker signed with New York in free agency. Davis was drafted by the Jets in 2012.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Trump taps U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence
President Trump announced that he intends to nominate Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, as director of national intellige...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
New York’s operator reports declining capacity, increasing demand as state energy grid comes to crossroads
ALBANY -- The group that runs New York’s electrical grid is warning that the energy system is at its next crossroads, facing a multitude of challenges at o...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients
NEW YORK — On hot afternoons, DeAnna Brandon’s three dogs zag around while she splashes in a backyard kiddie pool with her grandkids. These are the momen...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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