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Service Puppy Doggy-Paddles Across Hudson River To NJ: Edgewater Cops

The Leonberger puppy was rescued after someone heard barking underneath Independence Harbor pier and given treats, stat, officials say.

NYC Influenza Cases Jump 100% In Single Week As Flu Season Hits Early

"A dramatic jump compared to previous years, " Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday about flu cases across the state.

Ho Ho Please No: SantaCon NYC 2022 Is Coming To Town

The annual gift of drunken Santas bar-crawling across New York City returns Saturday at 10 a.m. See where they'll be.

Woof, NYC's Most Popular Pet Names Are Purrfect

Naming a cat or dog can be ruff — see what New Yorkers chose in 2022, according to Rover.

Aaron Judge Rules In Favor Of Yankees' $360M Deal

Judge's reported nine-year deal is the third-largest in MLB history.

Carolines, Famed Midtown Comedy Club, Closing After Decades

The pioneering club, which launched countless careers and took a chance on Times Square when most people avoided it, is calling it quits.

New York City's Oldest Gay Bar Becomes West Village Landmark

The Landmark Preservation Commission designated Julius' Bar on Tuesday an official New York City landmark.

Man Stabbed To Death Near Port Authority After Fight, Police Say

An argument in front of a high-end condo tower steps from Times Square led to a man being stabbed to death Tuesday, according to police.