Manhattan, NY

Blizzard and winter storm warnings remain in effect for New York City and many parts of the Tri-State through Saturday evening.

A winter storm warning is in effect for New York City from 7 a.m. through 7 p.m. Saturday.

The Paramus Centennial Committee wanted to do something unique to launch months of activities marking the 100th anniversary of the borough's founding in 1922. Its solution? A video parodying the opening of the 1960s sitcom "Green Acres" that showcases different areas around town and how they’ve changed. It stars...

For the second time in a decade, a new mayor of New York City is being tested by the killing of two police officers. In 2014, less than a year into Bill de Blasio’s first term, a Baltimore man who brought a gun to town shot two cops dead, in Brooklyn. The man had posted on social media about avenging the police killings of Eric Garner and Michael Brown. De Blasio had come into office vowing to put an end to racist policing practices at the N.Y.P.D. Many cops held him responsible for their colleagues’ deaths. At a funeral for one of them, officers in uniform turned their backs on the mayor. “There’s blood on many hands,” Patrick Lynch, the head of the city’s largest officers’ union, said. “That blood on the hands starts on the steps of City Hall, in the office of the mayor.”

WOODCLIFF LAKE—Questions about trash pickup, a proposed cupola’s height, fire safety and whether the applicant’s proposed six-unit rental building at 216 Broadway should be granted a use variance dominated the second Zoning Board hearing on Jan. 25. Its next hearing is Feb. 22, where a final vote...

At least nine law enforcement officers were shot or killed around major U.S. cities within a week, a byproduct of a national violent crime crisis.

With the artist's first exhibition in London for thirty years, Selected Works, currently open at David Zwirner, Amah-Rose Abrams explores the legacy of photographer Roy DeCarava and speaks to his widow, the art historian Sherrie DeCarava. Donald Byrd 1962, Roy DeCarava © The Estate of Roy DeCarava. All rights reserved....

Both Stamford and Greenwich declared snow emergencies ahead of Saturday’s winter storm. “I encourage all residents to stay home to allow road crews to clear the streets,” said Stamford Acting Mayor Jeff Curtis. Curtis, president of the Board of Representatives, is in charge of the city while Mayor Caroline Simmons is out on maternity leave.

Scene… Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart, a resident of Katonah, N.Y., was seen eating lunch with friends at Ruby & Bella’s in the newly opened SaksWorks Greenwich located in the former Ralph Lauren store on Greenwich Avenue. Stewart and her group were celebrating the birthday of acclaimed designer Andrew Yu. The restaurant and bar, which is open to the public, offers a diversified and seasonal menu by executive chef Jason Leckey, formerly of The Cottage in Westport. It showcases flavors from all over the world, as well as an intimate cocktail lounge, where guests can relax and enjoy the space. For more info, go to www.saksworks.com or call 475-272-8680.

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. Which coats are best for the whole family this season? This January has seen some of the coldest days of the year, and it’s no surprise that many families are ready to bundle up with new winter coats. Although classic puffer jackets remain popular and all-ages friendly, […]

Paramus NJ on 26 January 1784 Benjamin Franklin expressed unhappiness over eagle as America’s symbol in a letter to his daughter . It seems the story about Benjamin Franklin wanting the National Bird to be a turkey is probably just a myth. The story came as a result of a letter Franklin wrote to his daughter criticizing the original eagle design for the Great Seal , saying that it looked more like a turkey.

Out toward the southeastern edge of Long Island, the Shinnecock Indian Nation is moving toward building a casino on its tribal land, with a Class II Indian gaming license that allows only bingo, slot machines and poker. Neighbors of the 900-acre Hamptons reservation oppose the casino. So does the town...

HILLSDALE—The Hillsdale Public School District Board of Education hired an architect on Jan. 17 to design and complete bid specifications for nearly $1.1 million in school upgrades planned in 2022 and 2023, including a new boiler at Meadowbrook Elementary School and new windows at Ann Blanche Smith Elementary School.

GREENWICH — Greenwich High School Principal Ralph Mayo doesn’t mince words when asked about social studies teacher Kathy Mendez. “Kathy Mendez is probably one of the most amazing individuals I have ever worked with in Greenwich Public Schools,” he said. “She is always doing something.”. While...

Since the holidays, The Giving Fund has told the stories of more than 200 community members who are struggling to make ends meet. Some of the families need help paying for groceries, others seek support in moving to a safe place with their children. For many, the economy is tough and the COVID-19 spike during the holidays made it even more difficult to cover their bills.