New York City is in the midst of a serious flu outbreak, with over 70, 000 new cases reported statewide just before Christmas. Living in a crowded city makes it tough to avoid getting sick, but there are ways to manage it. First, figure out if you have the flu. You can use an at-home test kit or vi
New Year's Day often brings a mix of regret and hope, pushing people to make resolutions. These resolutions are usually lists of habits people want to change. But, research shows that reinvention works better than resolutions. Reinvention is different from resolutions. It changes the way people see
New Jersey is in for a weather rollercoaster. Freezing rain is already making things slippery in some areas, and it's not done yet. Ten counties are under winter weather alerts, with ice possibly piling up to one-tenth of an inch in spots like Warren and Morris counties. That's not just a nuisance;
New York's subway system is saying farewell to the MetroCard after over 30 years of service. This change is part of a shift to a more modern payment system called OMNY. OMNY allows riders to pay for their trips by tapping their credit cards, phones, or other smart devices, similar to how people pay
New York's prison and jail population has a notable number of illegal immigrants, which raises questions about crime rates. These individuals are responsible for a wide range of serious offenses, including homicides, assaults, burglaries, and sexual predatory acts. The state's reluctance to cooperat
New York State and Ontario, Canada, have joined forces to boost nuclear energy. They want to build new nuclear power plants. This includes both big reactors and smaller, modular ones. Governor Kathy Hochul of New York and Premier Doug Ford of Ontario signed an agreement. It's about sharing ideas an
New York City and North Jersey got off easy during a recent snowstorm, but airports were a different story. While the city saw only a few inches of snow, airports like JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark faced major delays and cancellations. The storm hit hardest in areas like Long Island and Connecticut, wh
New York is experiencing an intense flu season. The state reported a staggering 71, 123 flu cases in just one week, marking the highest number ever recorded since tracking began in 2004. This surge has put a spotlight on the importance of vaccination and the challenges of flu variants. Long Island
New York City saw a snowfall that was not as heavy as predicted but still made a big impact. By 7 a. m. , Central Park had 4. 3 inches of snow, the most since January 2022. The storm was strongest on Friday night and slowly calmed down by Saturday morning. The city was covered in snow. People had t
New York is making a bold move to protect young people from the potential dangers of social media. Starting now, platforms with features like infinite scrolling and auto-play will have to show warnings about the possible harm they can cause to mental health. This new law is part of a growing trend,
