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QNS

DNA testing identifies Queens cold case victim after 33 years: DA

Although police brass say there is no credible threat facing New Year celebrations in Times Square this week, they charge that they remain on heightened alert since the Oct. 6 terror attacks.

New Year’s Eve: NYPD on heightened alert for Times Square celebration due to Middle East tensions

Posted on December 30, 2024

US President Jimmy Carter visits the South Bronx in New York, accompanied by Patricia Harris (left, 1924 - 1985), Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and Mayor Abe Beame (right) on Oct. 5, 1977.

News

A look back: New Yorkers remember the life and legacy of Jimmy Carter

Posted on December 30, 2024

Dec 12, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto poses for photos during his introductory press conference at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jets

Juan Soto, Mets headline top New York sports stories to watch in 2025

Posted on December 30, 2024

Mayor Eric Adams.

Op-Ed

Op-Ed | Almost 65 million reasons why New York City tourism is back

Posted on December 30, 2024

Anderson Cooper (left) and Andy Cohen (right) will usher in 2025 from Times Square.

Gay City News

New Year’s Eve co-hosts Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen returning for eighth year

Loews Regency holiday events

Shop, sip & savor the season: Holiday magic at Loews Regency New York Hotel

Posted on December 30, 2024

A Q train arrives at DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn

NYC Transit boss and his female subordinate investigated for inappropriate work behavior

Posted on December 30, 2024

City Council Member Justin Brannan announces survey and listening tour to hear from New Yorkers on how the city should spend taxpayer dollars. Monday, Dec. 30, 2024.

Politics

FIRST ON amNY | City Comptroller hopeful Brannan wants to hear directly from New Yorkers on how tax dollars should be spent

Posted on December 30, 2024

FILE - Police at a Brooklyn crime scene

Brooklyn

Teenage boy in Brooklyn stabbed multiple times during park brawl: cops

Posted on December 30, 2024

abandoned

Bronx Times

Infant found in tote bag in Bronx; police release video of woman who allegedly abandoned child

FILE - Transit police at scene of subway slashing

Midtown Manhattan

Midtown straphanger slashed in neck during subway station argument: cops

Posted on December 30, 2024

NYC transit train

The road ahead: What to expect with NYC transit in 2025

Posted on December 30, 2024

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch hastily replaced NYPD Chief of Internal Affairs Miguel Iglesias late Saturday night amidst sexual misconduct accusations that rocked the department and saw former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey hand in his resignation.

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch praised by predecessor amid sweeping staff changes at NYPD

Posted on December 29, 2024

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States from 1977-1981, known for his activities with Habitat and Humanity.

Politics

Jimmy Carter, America’s 39th president, dead at 100

Posted on December 29, 2024

Dec 29, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws the ball against the New York Jets during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Jets

Rodgers, Jets dominated by Bills in 40-14 thumping

Posted on December 29, 2024

Dec 29, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) throws a pass during the first half against the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

New York Giants

Giants’ 10-game losing streak, stronghold on No. 1 draft pick, ends with 45-33 win over Colts

Posted on December 29, 2024

Guardian Angels Founder Curtis Sliwa with a homeless man on board a subway train at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station on Dec. 29, 2024.

Brooklyn

Guardian Angels resume subway patrols following subway arson attack as founder Curtis Sliwa questions transit safety

Posted on December 29, 2024

Dec 21, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) smiles during a time out in the second quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Nets

Nets reunite with D’Angelo Russell in trade with Lakers

Posted on December 29, 2024

Charles Dolan

LI Press

Cable innovator Charles Dolan of Cove Neck dies at 98

E. Rutherford, N.J., USA

News

Giants legend Eli Manning named finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Posted on December 29, 2024

An LIRR train at Far Rockaway in August 2023.

New discounts for the LIRR and Metro-North available this winter

Posted on December 29, 2024

Audra McDonald in "Gypsy."

Theater

Broadway | ‘Gypsy’ cancels performances due to illnesses; Sarah Hyland joining ‘Gatsby’

Posted on December 29, 2024

A fast-moving Queens fire on Dec. 29, 2024 left one person critically injured and more than 20 people and pets homeless, Fire Department officials said.

Queens

Queens house fire leaves resident critically injured, 21 others displaced: FDNY

Posted on December 29, 2024

NYPD vehicle in Manhattan

Cop arrested in Manhattan, suspended for allegedly raping his wife: sources

Posted on December 29, 2024

Visitors celebrated Good Riddance Day, saying goodbye to unpleasant memories of 2024.

Good riddance! New Yorkers and tourists in Times Square say goodbye to problems of 2024 ahead of new year

Posted on December 29, 2024

The suspect behind a violent stabbing in Queens on Dec. 9, 2024.

Queens

Queens stabbing suspect sought weeks after violent attack that left man seriously wounded

Posted on December 29, 2024

Participants in a previous pajama brunch at a Medium Rare location.

NYC restaurant Medium Rare to host pajama brunch with prizes to kick off the New Year

Posted on December 28, 2024

Brooklyn police at a shooting scene

Hell’s Kitchen

Man shot dead outside Manhattan apartment building: cops

Posted on December 28, 2024

The 34th Street-Penn Station subway platform

Midtown Manhattan

Senior man found on fire at Penn Station, hospitalized with severe burns: cops

Posted on December 28, 2024

Luigi Mangione, the alleged Midtown assassin accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in front of a hotel earlier this month, returned to New York on Dec, 19 surrounded by armed cops in an historic perp walk.

Photos

THE YEAR IN PHOTOS: Ten of the most powerful New York news images of 2024

Posted on December 28, 2024

brooklyn's largest menorah

Brooklyn Paper

‘The best Hanukkah they ever had’: Brooklynites celebrate light, miracles at lighting of borough’s largest menorah

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QNS

Burglary crew sought for targeting drugstores in five different Queens precincts: NYPD

Brooklyn Paper

Holiday cheer: Bayview Houses hosts toy giveaway for local kids

Concept of Writing the Goals on Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Holidays with woman's hands, hot tea cup, fir tree branches, candle and notebook with written 2025 Year goals on wooden table with Christmas decorations and computer. Woman writing New Year's goals. Top view, flat lay, copy space. Close-up. Minimalistic background with copy space.

How to stick to your New Year’s resolutions

Posted on December 27, 2024

Alec Baldwin

Dan’s Papers

Alec Baldwin Can Rest Easy About Future ‘Rust’ Shooting Charges

Child with a cold or flu blowing their nose at home.

Health

New York City sees huge surge in flu cases — here’s when you should go to the doctor

Posted on December 27, 2024

prediction

QNS

Real estate listing site reveals predictions for NYC housing market in 2025

Opinion reflects on CUNY's 2024 achievements

Opinion

Op-Ed | Celebrating a year of progress for CUNY

Posted on December 27, 2024

nycha

QNS

NYCHA eviction rates rise across NYC, but Queens bucks the trend

QNS

Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman raises alarm over harmful effects of hair relaxers

Emma and Liam are the top baby names once again in NYC.

Health

Oh baby! Emma and Liam are the top New York City baby names once again

Posted on December 27, 2024

A fire broke out this morning at the Bank of America Bryant Park Winter Village.

Midtown Manhattan

Fire breaks out at Bryant Park Winter Village, marking second holiday market blaze in two weeks

Posted on December 27, 2024

POW members DONGYEON, HYUNBIN, YORCH, JUNGBIN and HONG sat down with amNewYork Metro at Genesis House.

Music

A dream come true: Global pop group POW talks explosive entrance into music industry

Posted on December 27, 2024

Hacker stealing password and identity, computer crime.

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn DA cracks down on crypto scams targeting Russian community

Activists staged a three day sit-in at the capitol in Albany, to pressure Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Climate Change Superfund Act into law.

Bronx Times

Hochul signs Climate Change Superfund Act championed by Bronx Assembly Member

Pepsi Drips

News

amNY Year in Review | A look at the top 10 web stories of 2024

Posted on December 27, 2024

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Bronx Times

Bronx filmmaker and NYPD youth officer screens powerful short film “Lanez” about survival and sibling bonds

More from around NYC

Bronx Dems rallied near Yankee Stadium to endorse the party's nominee, Zohran Mamdani, for the 2025 NYC Mayoral race.

Bronx Democrats endorse Mamdani for mayor, despite Cuomo’s Bronx popularity

studio

New nail studio opens at Malt Drive development in LIC

g train at hoyt-schermerhorn

Man slashed onboard train at Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets station, cops say

A club room at Ridgewood nightclub Earthly Delights, which is transitioning to a private event-only venue before ultimately closing on Nov. 30.

Ridgewood nightclub Earthy Delights celebrates one-year anniversary amid looming closure