The temperatures are dropping, and soon the leaves will be gone.

It's that time of year again.

President Donald Trump says he wants to sign an executive order ending birthright citizenship.

The Taxi and Limousine Commission is picking up the tab to curb driver struggles.

Several suspicious packages containing pipe bombs were sent to CNN and prominent Democratic leaders earlier this week.

The Super Bowl may be a few months away, but some celebrities are already taking a stand to support Colin Kaepernick takng a knee.

Rap superstar and Bronx native Cardi B handed out coats to children at a Brooklyn housing complex.

A Boston pizzeria has ranked first on a list of the top pizza joints in the nation, according to a new poll.

Ghosts, ghouls and goblins will be at Gracie Mansion for the mayor and first lady's annual Halloween festivities. 

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence says 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the United States have experienced physical violence by an intimate partner.

A new study released by RealtyHop is shining a light on the dog poop problem in the five boroughs, as well as others cities in the United States.

Seven percent of teens say they have been a victim of cyberbullying, according to a new poll.

More than a third of all Americans eat fast food on a daily basis, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control.

Juvenile offenders will no longer be held in adult jails and prisons in New York starting Monday, officials say.

An estimated 80,000 Americans died of the flu last year, according to a new government report.

Today is National Voter Registration Day.

Mister Rogers moved into the neighborhood 51-years-ago, today. 

Niche.com released its list of the best private K-12 schools in the city. Ranking factors include SAT/ACT scores, quality of colleges, student-teacher ratios and parent reviews.

Amazon will feature new businesses on its website each week which promote innovative makers, family-focused businesses and women business owners, the online retailer says.

Forbes has released a list of the richest hip-hop artists in the world.

Nearly 3,000 lost their lives in the Sept. 11 attacks 17 years ago. The city paused Tuesday to honor each person. 

Events are being held around the city Tuesday in remembrance of those lost 17 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001.

Eighteen million Americans used grocery apps to shop online for food, according to a new economic report.

New York City officials have set up a helpline following the NYCHA lead paint crisis. 

The city has launched a new smoking law for apartment buildings.

The city will invest $600,000 into the CUNY Childcare Initiative.

Hundreds of Catholic priests in Pennsylvania have been accused of sex abuse within the church in a new scandal.   

The NYPD is offering cash to innocent bystanders who help police take down suspects.

Several famous New Yorkers are nominated for the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall Monday night.

A New York City library branch is renting out more than just books.

Companies and cities across the country are waging a war on plastic straws, however, a study suggests straws don't play a big role in ocean pollution.

A new study shows the 12 most dangerous neighborhoods in the city where pedestrians and cyclists are injured or killed as a result of moving vehicles. 

New York lawmakers are pushing a bill for livery driver ‘assistance centers’ in the city.

It's not too late to see summer movies!

A Manhattan district attorney will stop prosecuting marijuana possession and smoking cases Wednesday, officials say.

Women.NYC is accepting submissions for women or events that represent New York History. 

The New York City's Patrolmen's Benevolent Association has launched its own neighborhood crime tracker.  

The popular restaurant rating app Yelp will now feature the health score or grade letter of restaurants in the US.  

Starbucks is opening a branch in Washington, DC in which every worker has to be proficient in American Sign Language. The coffee house will be close to Gallaudet University, the world's only liberal arts institution of higher learning for the hearing impaired. Starbucks says at least 20 deaf and hard-of-hearing employees will be hired for the "signing store" location. All employees who have hearing will be required to become fluent in American Sign Language. The coffee h...

Bank of America customers are now making more deposits on mobile devices than at branches, the banking institution has reported. 

Amazon's Prime Day begins Monday.

Hurricane season is in full swing. 

The internet is a buzz with celebrity videos of dance challenges to Drake's new hit song 'In My Feelings.' 

There was a hot dog flub at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island this Fourth of July. It could change the way the contest is conducted in the future. 

Fireworks and the Fourth of July go hand in hand, but to make sure you don't end up losing one, all fireworks are considered illegal in New York City. 

Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz dreamed of becoming an NYPD officer. The teen was a member of the NYPD's Explorers program.

A new study suggests many Americans won't be going away this summer.

It's summer time in the city and there's always something to do. 

State lawmakers have passed a bill requiring landlords who evict their tenants to reunite them with their lost or abandoned pets.

The New York City MetroCard will be replaced by an electronic card-free payment system, the MTA announced. 

Rapper Drake reunited the cast of 'Degrassi’ is his new music video "I'm Upset."

The United States, Mexico and Canada will host the FIFA World Cup in 2026, the international sports association announced Wednesday. 

The New York City Rent Guidelines Board is holding meeting across the city this week to address increases in cost to rent-stabilized apartments.  

Gas prices are expected to steadily rise this summer, according to analysts. 

The Miss America pageant Tuesday announced it is dropping the swimsuit portion of its competition. 

President Donald Trump says it's a "total double standard" that comedian Samantha Bee wasn't fired for using a vulgar, sexist term to describe his daughter and top White House adviser, Ivanka Trump. 

An illegal immigrant in France has been granted citizenship after a viral video showed him scaling an apartment building to save a dangling child.

The National Football League has banned players from kneeling while on the field during the playing of the national anthem, in a policy change. 

Women's athletic footwear sales are growing fast, according to the NPD Group. 

The New York Times has released a list of items every New Yorker should have on them at all times.

The internet is abuzz with the latest viral debate over an audio clip. 

Dunkin’ Donuts has rolled out a new doughnut ahead of the royal wedding.

Confused about which sunscreen to buy and how much to spend? You're not alone.

Dozens of school students in New York City are protesting Mayor Bill de Blasio's decision to cut funding to summer camp programs. 

A proposed supervised site for people to inject illegal drugs is causing controversy in New York City.

The Women of Color group within the Time’s Up movement is looking to take R. Kelly down.

Janelle Monáe is out and proud. 

Today National Pretzel Day!  There are a few different accounts of the origin of the pretzel. 

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has once again introduced legislation that would ban disposable plastic shopping bags. 

The hit TV show "Scandal" on ABC aired its final episode last night bringing an end to the show's six-year, seven-season run. 

Former First Lady Barbara Bush has died at the age of 92. 

Protests have broken out in response to a viral video of two black men being arrested at a Starbucks in Philadelphia. 

People who use food stamps may soon be required to take drug tests.

Today is Equal Pay Day—a day meant to bring awareness to the gender wage gap.   

The 2018 hurricane season could be worse than last season, according to experts. 

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr.

Millions of Americans are living with autism spectrum disorder. 

Straphangers had the chance to speak directly to the man in charge of the New York City Transit system Thursday morning during a Twitter Q&A session.

March 27th is American Diabetes Association Alert Day. 

Today is National Puppy Day! It was founded back in 2006 by animal behaviorist, Colleen Paige in honor to celebrate four-legged friends.  

Six months after Hurricane Maria left a path of destruction across Puerto Rico, many are still left in the dark. 

Toys ''R''Us announced announced it will be closing its U.S. and U.K. based stores after 70-years in business.