Bronx-raised Cardi B offers to pay fire victims' burial costs
"I hope that not having to worry about the costs associated with burying their loved ones will help as they move forward and heal," the Grammy-winning rapper said.
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Omicron surge sets records as flight disruptions continue
More than 1,400 flights canceled worldwide Monday, adding to thousands canceled over the Christmas weekend. And across the country, long lines continued at COVID-19 testing sites.
Miami wants to become crypto's financial capital. New York's response? Bring it on
Miami and New York City are racing to become the country's next "crypto capital" at a time when many see virtual currencies as the future of finance.
New York City allows the nation's 1st supervised consumption sites for illegal drugs
Mayor Bill DeBlasio says these overdose prevention centers will "protect the most vulnerable people" in New York City. Similar efforts in other U.S. cities face legal challenges.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade makes a comeback, but safety measures continue
Spectators, shut out in 2020, are lining the route again. Parade staffers and volunteers must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and wear masks, though some singers and performers can take them off.
Times Square will welcome back vaccinated revelers this New Year's Eve
The party's on, thanks to COVID-19 vaccines. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that Times Square will be open this New Year's Eve to those who are fully vaccinated.
They ran the 1st New York City Marathon. Only one returns for the 50th
Larry Trachtenberg and Jim Isenberg dreamed of running the 50th version of the race they finished back in 1970. A life-altering accident foiled the plan.
Ordering food on an app is easy. Delivering it could mean injury and theft
Food delivery workers zip around New York City on e-bikes, risking accidents and theft, as they fulfill orders from various apps they call "ghost bosses."
Eric Adams elected as New York City's second Black mayor
Adams' job now is to lead the city out of the effects of the pandemic, historic job losses, skyrocketing housing prices, and a broke transportation system.
NYC firefighters protest at the mayor's home over vaccine mandate as deadline looms
Firefighters and other municipal workers are protesting New York City's vaccine mandate, which takes effect Monday. If they don't have at least one dose by Friday, they will be put on unpaid leave.