Gas explosion traps people inside Pennsylvania nursing home, authorities say

BRISTOL, Pa. (AP) — There was a gas explosion reported Tuesday at a nursing home just outside Philadelphia and people are ...

NYC bodega owner ‘Island Ock’ inspires kids to get good grades: Here’s how

A Staten Island bodega manager is going viral for rewarding kids for their hard work in school. What began with one student has grown into a nationwide movement, drawing ...

Jumbo Ozaki dies of cancer at age 78. He had the most wins of any Japanese golfer

Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki, whose 113 worldwide victories were the most of any player from Japan, died Wednesday in his home country after a battle with colon cancer, the Japan Golf Tour said. He was ...

NYC Department of Social Services to host job fair

A new year is on the horizon! That can also mean maybe even a new job. The New York City Department of Social Services is hosting a job fair in 2026, according to a social ...

‘I’ll kill you’: Brooklyn boy’s head smashed into car window

A 12-year-old boy says he was scared for his life after a man violently confronted him on a Brooklyn street last week, allegedly slamming the child’s head into a car ...

Congress reps tour Delaney Hall in ‘oversight’ visit after inmate death

The death of a man in custody inside Newark’s Delaney Hall detention center has prompted an oversight visit from members of Congress. “It’s unfortunate and ...

All-Star first baseman Ryan O’Hearn and Pirates agree to a $29 million, 2-year deal, AP source says

The Pittsburgh Pirates took another step toward being a contender in 2026, agreeing to a $29 million, two-year contract with All-Star first baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn ...

Miami Heat’s Terry Rozier asks judge to throw out betting charges

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier ’s lawyers are asking a judge to throw out sports gambling charges that have kept him off the court this season, arguing that the government ...

Rise of Medetomidine ‘Rhino Tranq’ in NYC drug supply raises health concerns

A drug is appearing on the streets of New York, according to the New York State Department of Health. Medetomidine is increasingly being seen in opioid samples. The ...

Mamdani keeping some Adams department heads ‘on an interim basis’

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani selected the next FDNY commissioner on Tuesday while tucking another pair of key appointments into his announcement. When Mamdani ...

Brooks Koepka is first player to defect from LIV. The next step is if PGA Tour will take him back

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka became the first player to defect from LIV Golf, a significant blow to the Saudi-funded league that raises questions whether the PGA Tour will find a way for ...

Woman shot to death in Harlem apartment building: NYPD

A 47-year-old woman was shot to death in a Manhattan apartment building on Tuesday afternoon, police said. The victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds inside the ...