West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?
The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.
Fire rips through apartment complex in Rockland County
A fire ripped through an apartment complex in Rockland County on Tuesday afternoon.
Venomous snake sighting in NJ county triggers police warning
Two separate sightings of the venomous northern copperhead snake in Somerset and Hunterdon counties have prompted warnings from NJ officials.
Fundraiser for Matthew Gaudreau’s widow surpasses $580K after NJ fatal crash
In the aftermath of last week's deaths of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, in New Jersey, the hockey community is coming together to support Matthew’s pregnant widow, Madeline.
No date, no problem: More people are booking a party for 1 at restaurants
On OpenTable, reservations for solo diners rose by 8% for a solid year through May 31, compared to the 12 months before.
Woman fatally stabbed in Queens: Suspect in custody
A woman has died after being stabbed multiple times on her body and neck in Queens on Tuesday, police said.
Multi-alarm fire erupts at Queens tire shop: FDNY
A multi-alarm fire erupted in a tire shop in Jamaica, Queens on Tuesday, according to the FDNY.
Human remains found inside a suitcase in Suffolk County
An investigation is underway on Long Island after human remains were found in a suitcase in Suffolk County on Tuesday morning, authorities said.
New Apple iPhone: What to know ahead of the company's September 9 event
With Apple scheduling a special event on Sept. 9, it has sparked speculation over the possibility of a newly-refreshed iPhone, as the company tends to launch a new iPhone model during September in recent years. Here's what to know ahead of the special event.
NYC West Indian American Day Parade shooting: 1 dead, 4 injured
One person has died after five people were shot at NYC's West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn, the NYPD said.
Sunnyside man arrested after 2 year reign of terror
A man from Sunnyside, Queens has been arrested after residents accused him of being a menace to their community for two years.
Kara Welsh murder: Illinois man accused of killing gymnast near UW-Whitewater
An Illinois man is expected to be charged in the fatal shooting of Kara Welsh, a national gymnastics champion, in an apartment near the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus, police said.
G train fully restored between Brooklyn and Queens after signal upgrades
Starting today, full service on the G trains between Brooklyn and Queens has returned after a summer of repairs.
Flying wrench kills Alabama woman driving to work with son: 'She was the backbone'
Earlie Harris, an Alabama woman, was tragically killed on August 8 while on her way to work when a wrench flew through the windshield of the vehicle she was traveling in on Interstate 65 near Montgomery.
Who Is Sean Higgins? Man charged in NJ crash that killed Gaudreau brothers
New information is being released about 43-year-old Sean Higgins, the man accused of killing NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, last week in a Salem County, NJ collision.
Watch: Bear gets inches away from boy eating popcorn in Aspen backyard
The boy was on his phone and didn’t realize the bear was just inches from his face.
Best, worst places to retire in 2024: These NY, NJ, CT cities made the list
WalletHub has released their list of the Best & Worst Places to Retire in 2024, and a number of NY, NJ and CT cities made the list – though toward the bottom. Here's the full rankings.
1 dead, 2 missing in Connecticut after motorboat hits a jetty and crashes
One person was found dead, and two were missing, after their motorboat hit a jetty and crashed in Old Saybrook, authorities in Connecticut said.
Ricky Pearsall shooting: Arizona boy learns he has his old number, receives 'get well soon' texts
Former ASU Sun Devil and San Francisco 49er Ricky Pearsall's old phone number was recently activated in Phoenix by a mom who just got her son his first cell phone. Ever since he was injured in a shooting, his phone has been getting notifications nonstop.
Ground delays at Newark Airport due to equipment outage: FAA
The FAA has implemented ground delays at Newark International Airport due to an equipment outage.