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Yonkers schools closed for third straight day with city still buried in snow
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (233+ words) YONKERS, New York (WABC) -- Schools were closed for a third straight day in Yonkers on Wednesday, as the city struggles to dig out from the historic blizzard. There was frustration on Moquette Row South, a small street with a big…...
New York City students get late start on classes for next school year
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (206+ words) NEW YORK (WABC) -- Next year's New York City schools calendar is out and classes will start later than usual for the 2026-2027 school year. The first day of school will be Sept. 10, which pushes the last day of school to Monday,…...
2026 NFL draft: Latest New York Giants updates, intel, buzz
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (1051+ words) The2026 NFL draftbegins in Pittsburgh on Thursday, and the New York Giantshave the No. 5 pick. The draft continues with Rounds 2-3 on Friday and Rounds 4-7 on Saturda (ESPN, ABC and the ESPN App). The Giants have eight picks: Nos. 5, 10, 37, 105, 145, 186, 192, 193. But how will…...
New York Yankees' offensive troubles return in 7-1 loss
1+ week, 5+ day ago (692+ words) NEW YORK -- Before the Yankees took the field Tuesday night, manager Aaron Boone said he hoped his team's 11-run explosion in a comeback win Monday would launch an offensive turnaround after a weeklong rut. That didn't happen. New York reverted…...
Proposed bill would give New York pet owners tax credits for money spent on animals
3+ week, 2+ day ago (85+ words) NEW YORK (WABC) -- Owning a pet in New York could soon mean more savings come tax season. The State Assembly is working on a bill that would create tax credits for money spent on pets. Owners would be able to…...
Up Close with Bill Ritter: Republican nominee Bruce Blakeman on NY gubernatorial race
3+ week, 12+ hour ago (206+ words) NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- On this edition of Up Close, we discuss the latest on the race for New York governor. New polls show the race for governor of New York narrowing a bit. Democrat incumbent Kathy Hochul still has…...
MTA bus driver assaulted and hospitalized after minor crash in Yonkers
2+ week, 5+ day ago (256+ words) YONKERS, Westchester County -- An MTA bus driver was assaulted after a minor car accident in Yonkers on Saturday night. It happened near Riverdale and Ellsworth avenues around 8: 30 p. m. That is the border of New York City and Westchester County. It is…...
Mayor Mamdani puts New York City's controversial tax lien sale on pause for at least 6 months
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (428+ words) NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- The City of New York may have a big budget shortfall, but it's not going to sell your home to make up the difference. 7 On Your Side Investigates has reported for the past year on the…...
Dangerous cold: 13 found dead outside in New York City this week
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (384+ words) NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- As temperatures plummeted last weekend, perilous cold conditions led local officials to warn New Yorkers of the dangers of prolonged exposure to severe winter weather. This week, thirteen people were found dead on the streets of…...
Giants' new head coach John Harbaugh embraces challenge of turning team back into contenders
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (710+ words) EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey -- John Harbaugh has done plenty of winning in the NFL, including 12 playoff appearances and a Super Bowl title. The New York Giants for much of the past decade have done very little of it. That is…...