July 4th fireworks light up sky above New York and New Jersey
Massive crowds gathered along the East River in New York City and along the waterfronts of Lower Manhattan and Hudson County, N.J., to watch separate fireworks shows on Monday night.
Amtrak Acela train stuck in Queens for hours
An Amtrak train carrying more than 100 passengers from Boston to Washington got stuck in Queens for hours on Monday because of a loss of power, the railroad said.
Man's body pulled from East River off Queens
Police are asking for the public's help identifying the body, which is described as a white man wearing a long-sleeve brown shirt, camouflage pants, and black sneakers. He also was in possession of a sobriety coin.
Brand-new Queens library isn't fully wheelchair-accessible, lawsuit says
A brand-new branch of the Queens Public Library is the topic of a federal lawsuit. A resident of Long Island City is suing the library because several of the building's features are not accessible to people who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices.
NYC Ferry launches Astoria service
The first NYC Ferry boat left from Astoria at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. While on the maiden voyage, we saw the city from a whole new perspective. The 45-minute trip started from the floating terminal in Hallets Cove at 3-10 Astoria Boulevard to Pier 11 on Wall Street and made three stops along the way -- Roosevelt Island, Long Island City and East 34th Street.