New York’s distinct accent — the one that brought us Joe Pesci’s defensive “Funny how?” in “Goodfellas” and Fran Drescher’s thick “Oh, Mr. Sheffield” from the sitcom “The ...

New York City is home to more than 700 languages including distinct "New Yorker" accents. A new exhibit examines how changes in the city's population are contributing to their decline.

An immigrant restaurant owner in New York City was mocked for her foreign accent by a cruel customer who told her to “speak ...

This week a woman who grew up in New York City worries her accent makes her sound uneducated. A Native New Yorker replies.

In most countries, the accent of the largest city is the official and most prestigious accent of the nation. Why isn't that true for New York?

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, New Yorkers have proudly competed for the best accent in a wildly popular Instagram contest put on by Nicolas Heller.

NEW YORK (WABC) -- There are some people who think each borough has its own unique accent. According to a new exhibit, the experts say "Forget about it!" The city is a melting pot, a gorgeous ...

New York ranked sexiest among 16.5 percent of those asked — with women twice as likely as men to think so. The New Jersey accent finished fifth — tied with Canada’s at 7 percent.