46+ min ago (235+ words) Four people were killed and 10 more wounded in a shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, Calif., on Saturday night, officials said. Children and adults were among those shot, but the victims were not publicly identified by Sunday afternoon. No suspects have been detained or named in the shooting. "A birthday party should never be a place where families fear for their lives," Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee wrote on Facebook. "Violence touched my life as a young person, and seeing our own children, parents and neighbors go through this shakes me deeply. Stockton is my home. These are our families. This is our community." The shooting erupted around 6 p.m. inside a banquet hall that shares a parking lot with several more businesses, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's office said. It appeared to be a "targeted incident," authorities said. Police…...

3+ hour, 57+ min ago (263+ words) Some 3-to-5 inches of snow could fall across northern New Jersey and the Hudson Valley on Tuesday, while New York City is expected to see mostly rain. A low pressure system will bring precipitation to the entire region, but the type of precipitation will be dependent on temperature, according to National Weather Service forecasters. While slightly higher temperatures will mean rain for the five boroughs and Long Island, multiple inches of snow could fall north and west of the city. However, snowfall is far from guaranteed. "It is worth noting that there still remains a fair amount of uncertainty in the exact track of the low" pressure system, National Weather Service meteorologists said Sunday. "A slight shift in the track north will result in lower snowfall totals, as a mix with rainfall will be more likely for even inland areas....

8+ hour, 24+ min ago (503+ words) James "Jimmy" Riches, a retired FDNY deputy chief who spent months at Ground Zero in a recovery effort to find his firefighter son's body after the World Trade Center attack died from a Sept. 11-related illness on Thanksgiving, the FDNY announced. Riches suffered from a lung illness for more than two decades before dying at age 74 Thursday. "He had a great legacy, very respected and loved," Riches' third son, Daniel Riches, who is a retired FDNY captain, told the Daily News. "He was a great person. He was a great father, great friend. A lot of people reached out to tell us how much they loved him." James RIches spent six months searching through the rubble and debris at Ground Zero for the remains of his son, Jimmy Riches, who died heroically responding to the terror attack. "He went out…...

8+ hour, 53+ min ago (263+ words) In just seven months, an estimated 1.2 million visitors will begin arriving in the New York region to see some of the eight local games of the 2026 World Cup played over the course of a month. When he takes office in January, Zohran Mamdani, a self-proclaimed soccer superfan who has already rallied to make the World Cup more accessible, should harness the energy of the games to improve both global relations and local civic life. Done well, even temporary interventions can seed permanent transformation that enhances civic life, like the temporary pedestrian plazas that literally pave the way for more permanent park space. With just half a year to go, the city can take swift, tactical steps that would support the event and leave a lasting imprint. New York should establish a network of "World Cup Corridors" " streets and transit routes…...

10+ hour, 22+ min ago (467+ words) Special teams continues to be elite for the Jets. Nick Folk's 56-yard field goal as time expired gave the Jets (3-9) a 27-24 victory over the Falcons (4-8) on a gloomy, rainy day at MetLife Stadium with a half-full crowd in attendance. Falcons running back Bijan Robinson gave the Jets defense fits all day after rushing for 142 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries. Kirk Cousins, in his second start since starter Michael Penix Jr. went down for the season due to a partially torn ACL, finished with 234 passing yards and a touchdown. In his third start of the season, Tyrod Taylor completed 17 of 28 passes for 172 yards with a 52-yard touchdown pass to Adonai Mitchell, which was the longest Jets play from scrimmage this season. Mitchell also finished with eight catches for 102 yards. The Jets offense was stagnant in the first half after Taylor…...

10+ hour, 22+ min ago (515+ words) The Yankees have made one thing crystal clear during his offseason, they want to get back into the Japanese player market. "Do I feel it would be good to have Japanese representation [on the Yankees]? Of course," said owner Hal Steinbrenner on Monday. "We have in the past. We were very much in on [Yoshinobu] Yamamoto, as you know. It did not work out. " "Representation of Japanese players [on the Yankees], yes, that's an important thing. "Baseball is king in Japan. A lot of Japanese fans here in the U.S. would love to see [a player play for the Yankees]. We've tried and we'll continue to try." General manager Brian Cashman even added " while speaking at the GM meetings in November " that the Bombers' success in the Japanese player market is "too long gone," as they haven't landed one of the…...

10+ hour, 52+ min ago (1205+ words) The year may be winding down, but for at least a few of New York's teams, the season is starting to heat up. The Knicks and St. John's both have several premium matchups between now and the start of 2026. And while other locals are further from contention, there is still intrigue on their upcoming schedules, too. So as the rest of the city settles into their holiday vacations, here is a look at December's biggest games. This game marks the "Monday Night Football" debut of Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, and, more importantly, his return from a two-game absence due to a concussion. It also marks the Giants' first time facing second-year Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, whom they tried hard to trade up for in the 2024 draft. Although the Giants (2-10) are eliminated from playoff contention, every game is significant to…...

11+ hour ago (322+ words) The man suspected of shooting two National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. was "radicalized" after arriving in the U.S. from Afghanistan, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday. Federal investigators believe Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, changed his mind about the U.S. following his arrival in 2021, Noem said on NBC's "Meet the Press." "We believe he was radicalized since he's been here in this country," Noem told the outlet. "We do believe it was through connections in his home community and state, and we're going to continue to talk to those who interacted with him." Lakanwal was charged with first-degree murder and first-degree assault for fatally shooting Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and wounding Andrew Wolfe, 24, in a Nov. 26 attack just blocks from the White House. Beckstrom and Wolfe were West Virginia natives on patrol around the nation's capital. "Rahmanullah has not been functional as a person, father and…...

11+ hour, 53+ min ago (1158+ words) Sotheby's auction house is enjoying a renaissance since moving to Madison Avenue from Yorkville. Now "the ladies who lunch" are dropping in on a daily basis. Sotheby's moved into the former home of the Whitney Museum, on the corner of E. 75th St., and promptly set two records." Gustav Klimt's 1914 painting "Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer," from the trove of the Leonard Lauder collection, went for $236 million, the highest price for any work ever sold by the auction house. A 1940 Frida Kahlo self-portrait, titled "The Dream (The Bed)," was hammered down for nearly $55 million, setting a new record for any female artist. One source said, "Sotheby's was losing money before on York Avenue, and the staff was worried about losing jobs in a soft art market. What a difference a few blocks makes." Hollywood's hottest rumored couple has got to be Glen Powell,…...

13+ hour, 53+ min ago (673+ words) Zohran Mamdani has an opportunity within his first 100 days to transform the streets of New York City and send a very strong message: "streets are for people." Below, I list quick actions, easy decisions he can unlock, and forward-looking dreams of a brilliant future " offered while he still enjoys the glow of his impressive win on Election Day. Day One. Mamdani can make a more-than symbolic action signifying that government officials don't deserve special benefits. Simply return City Hall Park to a park, and not a parking lot! Close the vehicular entrance at Murray St. and send the message, "Parks are for people, not cars." Days 2-100. Can a mayor of NYC pull off major street operational changes without buy-in from the governor and others? Yes, due to a little-known traffic law. The mayor of New York City, and only NYC,…...