Seawall Surrounding Roberto Clemente State Park to be Replaced

June 06, 2014|Kelsey Schappell
The 2,200-foot-long wall will be replaced with a more resilient design.

A new hurricane season is here, but the Bronx's...

Read-In Rally Calls for Increased Funding to New York City Libraries

June 06, 2014|Kris Venezia
New Yorkers Plan to Read for 24 Hours Straight to Support City Libraries.

Urban Librarians Unite is holding a 24 Hour Read...

Morning Brief: June 6

June 06, 2014|Stephanie Colombini
It's summer musical festival time. Governor's Ball kicks things off on New York's Randall's Island this afternoon.

Governor...

New Bill Would Make Salt Water Taffy NJ's State Candy

June 05, 2014|Stephanie Kuo
A New Jersey Assembly committee approved a bill today that would make salt water taffy the state candy.

It may be a surprise...

National Puerto Rican Day Parade to Honor Political Prisoner

June 05, 2014|Kelsey Schappell
With new leadership, the 57th annual parade will be able to celebrate a long-awaited honoree.

Oscar López Rivera is in the...

World War II Veteran Takes a Look Back at D-Day

June 05, 2014|Kris Venezia
Friday Marks the 70th Anniversary of the Normandy landings.

World War II veteran John McMullen flew in 32 missions during...

Morning Brief: June 5

June 05, 2014|Stephanie Colombini
A rainy week continues in New York City.

Weather

Rain today, with possible thunderstorms before 2 pm.  High around 69....

Morning Brief: June 4

June 04, 2014|Stephanie Colombini
Here's what you need to know for the day.

Weather

Mostly sunny today, with a high near 81.  Showers likely tonight, with a...

Transgender Man Sues New York City for Discrimination

June 03, 2014|Stephanie Colombini
24 year-old Bryan Ellicott filed a lawsuit against the city's Department of Parks and Recreation today. He's alleging...

Transgender Man Sues New York City for Discrimination

June 03, 2014|Stephanie Colombini
24 year-old Bryan Ellicott filed a lawsuit against the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation today, alleging he...