New York's baseball teams are making big moves. The Mets just got a top pitcher, Freddy Peralta. He's really good and won awards. But they gave up some young players to get him. Now, people wonder if the Mets will make more changes, maybe in the outfield. They have a lot of pitchers, so they might t
New findings suggest that carrying extra weight in your 40s or 50s might not just affect your waistline but also your brain health later in life. The research points to a possible link between obesity and an increased risk of vascular dementia. This type of dementia is caused by problems with blood
New Orleans has always been a melting pot of cultures. People from all over the world have made this city their home. They have shaped its unique identity. From the Choctaw and Chickasaw to the Vietnamese and Filipino, each group has added something special to the city. This mix of cultures is what
Newspapers used to be a big deal. They were everywhere, and people loved them. But now, the internet and some political figures have made life tough for local news. This is a problem because when local news disappears, no one is left to keep an eye on those in charge. People who used to work in new
New Jersey is in a tough spot when it comes to electricity. The state is struggling with high costs and a grid that can't keep up. Governor Mikie Sherrill just declared a state of emergency to tackle this problem. She signed two big orders right after her inauguration. One is about making more sola
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a $260 billion budget plan. It's a big deal because it doesn't raise any new taxes. Instead, it puts more money into child care and schools. The state is doing this because Wall Street is making a lot of money right now. The plan includes $1. 2 billion mo
New York City workers are tough. They don't let freezing temperatures stop them from doing their jobs. On a particularly cold day, vendors, dog walkers, and pedicab drivers braved the bitter cold to make a living. Duane Jackson, a 75-year-old street vendor, sold hats, scarves, and gloves in midtown
New York City might see snow this weekend. A big storm is forming in the southern U. S. and could reach the city. It's still unclear how much snow will fall or where exactly it will hit. Forecasters are watching the storm closely. They say snow could start on Saturday night and last until Sunday ni
New England Patriots fans are in for a challenge if they want to cheer on their team in the AFC Championship game in Denver. The issue? Ticketmaster is only selling tickets to people who live in the Rocky Mountain area. That means fans from New England won't get a chance to buy tickets directly from
New Mexico's leaders have a big job ahead. They need to shield residents from the fallout of Trump's policies and make sure families have what they need to thrive. They've already done some good, like stepping in to cover health care cuts and offering free child care. But there's still a lot to do.
