Snowfall totals for New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, Long Island, Hudson Valley
Forecasted totals of snowfall for New York City tracked on the higher end Friday from the fast-moving winter storm that hit the region. The National Weather Service shared the following totals for New York City, Long Island, the Lower Hudson Valley, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Anti-Semitic rant at public meeting in Haverstraw condemned
A man's hateful comments during a town hall meeting stemmed from a discussion about a proposal to create a new synagogue in town.
Father, son plead not guilty to charges in Spring Valley fire that left 2 dead
Rabbi Nathaniel Sommer and his son Aaron were indicted in a fire at a Spring Valley assisted living home that claimed the lives of a resident and a firefighter.
1970s radical David Gilbert granted parole in Brink's robbery
Former Weather Underground radical David Gilbert has been granted parole after decades in prison for a fatal 1981 Brink's robbery north of New York City. He will be able to leave Shawangunk Correctional Facility next month.
Mold, asbestos forces Rockland County high school to close until January
Officials say at least five classrooms were affected by the mold, and another 10 have been shut as a precaution.
Congestion pricing NYC public hearing
Congestion pricing is not expected to arrive in Manhattan until 2023, but people already have plenty to say about it.
MTA's finances, congestion pricing under scrutiny from lawmakers
The Acting MTA Chairman testified before state lawmakers who were looking for answers as to just how dire the transit agency's financial picture really is.
Flooding possible in areas recovering from devastating storm
Some areas still reeling from devastatingly deadly flooding brought on by the remnants of Hurricane Ida could see flooding, again, Wednesday.
Cuomo gives clemency to 6, including convicted killers and Brink's heist driver
Hours before leaving office, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday granted clemency to six people, including the driver in a fatal 1981 armored truck robbery whose release was championed by his son, San Francisco’s top prosecutor.
Desperation, pressure for aid increase in Haiti after quake
Pressure for a coordinated response to Haiti's deadly weekend earthquake is mounting as more injured trickle into hospitals already overwhelmed with thousands of patients.
Mask clash shuts down school board meeting in Rockland County
A Rockland County school board called off a meeting this week after attendees angrily bucked being told to wear masks
After Cuomo's resignation, calls to rename former Tappan Zee Bridge
The $4 billion dollar Mario Cuomo Bridge was named in 2017 to honor former Governor Andrew Cuomo's late father, but in light of his resignation, there are renewed calls to change the name back to the Tappan Zee Bridge.
Softball World Series beckons for Rockland County Little League team
The South Orangetown Softball Little League team is headed to the Softball World Series in North Carolina next week.
Raccoon's head gets stuck in can; cop comes to the rescue
Video shows a cop putting on gloves and trying to pull a can off a raccoon's head several times but the tin remains stuck. But the officer doesn't give up.
Powerful thunderstorms cause flooding in NY, NJ
A nearly stationary frontal boundary combined with a hot and humid air mass sparked some thunderstorms on Monday. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for northeast New Jersey, most of southeast New York, and a small portion of southern Connecticut until 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
Report: Fatal fire at adult home linked to cleaning ritual
A published report says a father and son charged in a deadly fire at a suburban New York assisted living facility had been performing a pre-Passover cleaning ritual that involves heating kitchen utensils to burn off traces of forbidden food.
Rockland DA: 6 people charged in fatal adult care home fire
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh announced criminal charges against six people in connection with a fatal fire at an assisted living facility.
Some New York buildings and bridges are illuminated for Pride
Several New York state government sites are illuminated to honor Pride month and the 10th anniversary of the signing of the state's Marriage Equality Law.
Rower from New York excited for Tokyo Olympics
Charlotte Buck made the U.S. Olympic team as part of the women's eight rowing squad. The New York native didn't even start rowing until she went to college.
Leadership shakeup at the MTA; Feinberg to chair board
The governor has nominated Sarah Feinberg as chair of the MTA board and Janno Lieber as CEO of the MTA. They will replace Patrick Foye, who has held both titles for just over two years.