A neighboring family member says he called police around midnight because he saw fireworks shooting into his backyard in South Ozone Park.

Diwali, a major holiday celebrated by South Asian communities, ends today. When is it next year? Here's more about the holiday.

Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, kicked off on Saturday but is celebrated Monday, Oct. 20, this year. Here are some of the events in Florida.

Pulmonologists and gynaecologists observed an uptick in both outpatient and inpatient visits between October 20 and 22, with pollution levels soaring well beyond safe limits.

When Shryia Patel got the call to whip up 2,300 cupcakes for Diwali - with just over a week's notice - she didn't flinch. Instead, the 26-year-old and four other families rolled up their sleeves, turned their ovens on, and got to work.

Indians splurged nearly 68 billion dollars this Diwali, marking the biggest festive shopping season ever, according to trade group CAIT. The surge in consumer spending was boosted by recent GST cuts and easing inflation ahead of the celebrations.

According to the HPSPCB data, while most towns showed improvement over last year, Dharamshala and Una recorded higher pollution levels. Dharamshala showed a slight deterioration, with AQI rising from 109 in 2024 to 120 this Diwali. Similarly, Una witnessed an increase from 122 to 140.

If you think it’s a bit too early to be putting up Christmas lights, you’re right – but these bright ­displays are celebrating a ­different holiday.