‘The state was never ready’: Staten Islanders oppose opening of legal pot shop

Dozens of politicians and community members rallied on Wednesday to oppose the opening of a legal pot dispensary on Staten Island, citing a lack of transparency from the state’s cannabis headquarters and... Read more »

Rep. Torres accuses utility company Con Edison of price gouging, says Bronx residents pay highest rates in NYC

Rep. Ritchie Torres, who represents a large swath of the Bronx, is accusing utility company Con Edison of price gouging. He says Bronx customers are paying far higher rates for their gas... Read more »

Jesse Winker hits Mets’ 2nd walk-off homer in 3 days, defeat Orioles 4-3 for series win

Jesse Winker’s first home run as a member of the New York Mets could not have been scripted any better. In an all-important rubber game against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday afternoon... Read more »

New York Liberty celebrates Women’s Empowerment Night with 20-point win over Dallas Wings

Brooklyn WNBA fans filled the arena to capacity on Aug. 20 to watch the New York Liberty secure a decisive win during Women’s Empowerment Night. The ladies returned to their home court... Read more »

MLS returns from Leagues Cup break: Latest Red Bulls, NYCFC odds

The final sprint of the 2024 MLS season begins this weekend as America’s top-flight soccer league returns from its month-long Leagues Cup break. Just nine games remain before the start of the... Read more »

City will move forward with stripped-back redesign of McGuinness Boulevard

Nearly a year after backing away from its plan to overhaul McGuinness Boulevard, the city announced Tuesday its plans for the southern half of the busy thoroughfare — breaking from what it... Read more »

Rep. Top Suozzi to give DNC speech on immigration

Rep. Tom Suozzi will deliver a prime-time speech at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday that will focus on immigration as the Democratic Party seeks to counter the Republican Party’s stance on... Read more »

Giants vs. Jets preview: What to watch during 2024 preseason finale

The New York Jets will host the Giants on Saturday night in an all-MetLife-Stadium matchup to finish up exhibition play. There are crucial things to watch for as both teams gear up... Read more »

Housing crisis: New NYC task force aims to find city-owned land to build new homes

An executive order Mayor Eric Adams issued on Wednesday created a task force to examine potential housing development opportunities on city-owned land amid the biggest housing crisis the Big Apple has faced... Read more »

2026 World Baseball Classic pools, schedule announced

The United States will face the likes of Mexico and Italy in Pool B at the 2026 World Baseball Classic — the pools and schedule having been released on Wednesday.  This will... Read more »