NEW YORK TIMES

Dec 03 2025CRIME

New York's Crime Numbers Drop, But Will It Last?

New York City is seeing some of the lowest crime rates in years. Shootings, murders, and even retail theft are all down. This is great news for the city and its residents. But the question is, can the next mayor keep this trend going? The city's subway system is now safer than it has been in a long

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Dec 02 2025BUSINESS

New Jersey's Cash Boost for Innovative Companies

New Jersey has rolled out a fresh set of rules to help businesses save money on research and development. The state's tax division released a new handbook. It's all about a special tax break for companies that invest in creating new products or technologies. This handbook breaks down how companies

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Dec 02 2025WEATHER

New York Braces for Heavy Snowfall: What You Need to Know

New York is gearing up for a significant snowfall as a Nor'easter sweeps through the state. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings, urging residents to be cautious and prepared. The snowfall is expected to be heaviest from Tuesday to Friday, with some areas potentially seeing up to

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Dec 02 2025HEALTH

New Jersey Stands Firm on Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns

New Jersey's health department is sticking to its guns. They want all newborns to get the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth. This decision comes as a federal panel, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , is thinking about changing the rules. Seven states, including New Jersey, have teamed up. Th

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Dec 01 2025WEATHER

New Jersey Braces for Winter Storm: What to Expect

New Jersey is in for a wild weather ride this week. A big storm is heading in, bringing snow, rain, and some icy mix to different parts of the state. The National Weather Service has issued winter weather alerts for five counties: Sussex, Hunterdon, Morris, Warren, and parts of Passaic. The storm is

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Nov 29 2025SPORTS

New York Sports: The Biggest Blunders in 25 Years

New York sports have seen their fair share of highs and lows over the past 25 years. While there have been plenty of thrilling moments and legendary athletes, there have also been some major missteps. A recent countdown of the top 25 debacles in New York sports history has sparked some heated debate

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Nov 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New York's Thanksgiving Day Spectacle Takes Flight

New York City's annual Thanksgiving Day Parade is back, bringing joy and excitement to the streets of Manhattan. This year, the parade features new giant balloons of Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man, along with floats showcasing Labubu and Lego. The event starts on the Upper West Side and makes its way to

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Nov 27 2025FINANCE

Will Middle-Class Donors Step Up to Fill the Giving Gap?

New tax laws might change how Americans give to charity. The changes could make the wealthy give less and encourage middle-class folks to give more. But will it work? The tax bill passed in July has some big changes. It lowers the tax benefit for top earners from 37% to 35%. This could mean $4. 1 b

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Nov 27 2025WEATHER

Thanksgiving Weather: Chilly but Clear Across New England

New England is in for a changeable weather pattern as Thanksgiving approaches. The region just experienced a brief warm-up, with temperatures soaring to around 60 degrees on Wednesday. This warm spell, however, is short-lived. A cold front is expected to move through overnight, bringing a chance of

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

New York Fights Back Against Food Stamp Cuts for Immigrants

New York and 20 other states are not happy with a new rule. This rule stops some immigrants from getting food stamps. The states say this rule is not fair. They think the government is being mean to people who need help. The rule comes from a law passed earlier. It says some immigrants can't get fo

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