Steve Zaffarano

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Hundreds of personal watercraft riders are circling Manhattan on Saturday as part of the 2026 NYC Jet Ski Invasion, an annual event that brings together enthusiasts from across the region for a massive ride around the borough, according to Empire City Watersports .

Veterans Day photo tribute I This Veterans Day, we honor the brave men and women who served our country with a powerful visual and personal tribute. More than 290 images submitted by readers showcase the faces and stories of local heroes — each one a testament to courage, sacrifice and service. Among them is Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, a Petrides High School graduate who gave his life shielding a wounded Polish soldier in Afghanistan.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In the midst of a fiercely contested presidential election, which saw a large turnout of former President Donald Trump supporters on Staten Island, local races resulted in victories for incumbents, primarily Republicans.