Why July 1 is known as Bobby Bonilla Day: The Mets deal explained

July 1 is likely a happy day in the life of retired baseball star Bobby Bonilla and perhaps a frustrating one for the New York Mets payroll department.

Man accused of shooting NYPD officers charged, claims guns are being smuggled into NYC migrant shelters

Bernardo Raul Castro-Mata, the Venezuelan migrant accused of shooting 2 NYPD officers is facing attempted murder charges, and claims that the gang Tren de Aragua is smuggling guns into NYC shelters.

Judge alters Trump’s gag order, letting him talk about witnesses, jury after hush money conviction

A judge has modified Donald Trump’s gag order, freeing the former president to comment about witnesses and jurors in his New York hush money criminal trial but keeping court and prosecution staff off limits.

Joey Chestnut won’t be competing in the 2024 Nathan’s hot dog eating contest; here’s why

According to Major League Eating, the establishment that hosts the famous hot dog eating contest, Joey Chestnut chose to continue representing the rival brand over participating in the contest.

Lawsuit against new luxury airline for dogs dismissed

A lawsuit involving a new luxury airline designed for dogs has been settled just days after the company’s inaugural flight.

Bill would rename Christopher Street-Sheridan Square subway stop after Stonewall

A Manhattan subway station would be renamed to commemorate the Stonewall riots that galvanized the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, under a new bill approved by state lawmakers.

Long Island school district installs vape detectors in middle school bathrooms

Vape detectors were installed at Lindenhurst Middle School that can pick up nicotine and THC, as well as sound to notify officials of fights or bullying.

Saurabh Netravalkar: USA cricket champion and Oracle software engineer

One of the best cricket players in the United States is Saurabh Netravalkar. When he's not on the pitch, he's working at Oracle as a software engineer.

What to do if a flying Joro spider bites you

These large, long-legged spiders are not considered to be aggressive, however, they are venomous.

Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer's 'how to kill' doc revealed: prosecutors

Investigators discovered a "planning document" on the hard drive found in Heuermann's basement that they believe he used to "methodically blueprint" his killings, prosecutors said.

2 Arizona high schoolers head to NYC to compete for a Jimmy Award

Arizona high school students, Max Perez and Nora Palermo, are heading to New York City to compete for a Jimmy Award, a national competition for music theater students.

8 Black men removed from American Airlines flight for 'body odor,' lawsuit claims

American Airlines is facing a discrimination lawsuit after eight Black men - all of whom had flown separately - were removed from a flight over "body odor" complaints.