Local time in usa right now new york

I'd be happy to help!

As of our conversation, the current local time in New York, USA is:

Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Please note that New York is in the Eastern Time Zone, which is UTC-5 hours during standard time and UTC-4 hours during daylight saving time.

If you'd like to know the exact time, I can provide you with the current time in New York City or any other city in the USA. Just let me know!