Massachusetts boy's dream comes true, becoming a sanitation worker for a day
Four-year-old Alan from Ashland, Massachusetts, who has a respiratory disorder, had his dream of being a sanitation worker fulfilled thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Considering retirement in NY, NJ, CT? 2024 rankings reveal top states
If you're considering retiring in NY, NJ and CT, you may change your mind based on these 2024 rankings. Here's what you need to know.
NYC sidewalks crowded with e-bikes spark safety concerns near East Village
On one block near 14th Street, residents say there are so many e-bikes parked on sidewalks that pedestrians often have nowhere to walk.
Monmouth University lockdown lifted in NJ following police investigation
A lockdown on the main campus of Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ was lifted on Tuesday morning following a police investigation.
NYC restaurant week 2024: List of participating places
NYC Restaurant Week 2024 runs through Sunday, Aug. 18, offering deals from hundreds of eateries across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. Here's what you need to know.
Route 3 in Clifton, NJ reopens after truck explosion: LIVE TRAFFIC MAP
Route 3 in Clifton, NJ has reopened after a tractor-trailer exploded and caught fire on Monday.
USPS honors 'Jeopardy!' icon Alex Trebek with stamp
A first-day-of-issue ceremony for a stamp honoring the late "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek was held in Culver City Monday on the 84th anniversary of his birth.
Parents sentenced for role in unlicensed son's crash that killed teen passenger in Queens
The parents of a now-17-year-old boy accused of killing a 14-year-old girl in a high-speed crash in Queens last year have pled guilty to endangering the welfare of a child.
2 dead after small plane crash near MacArthur Airport on Long Island
Two people have died after a small plane crashed near Long Island MacArthur Airport on Monday evening.
Sonya Massey murder: Officials release video of officer shooting Black woman in her Illinois home
Illinois officials have released video of police entering the home of a woman who called 911 for help and the violent scene that ensued when a sheriff's deputy shot her in the face.
Spotted lanternflies return: What you need to know about this summer's invasion
They're baaaaaaack! Spotted Lanternflies have once again returned to the region for the summer, and experts say that unfortunately, this is the new normal.
NYPD hunting suspects accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in East Harlem
The NYPD is on the hunt for a pair of suspects accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in East Harlem on Sunday evening.
2 men shot in the Bronx: NYPD
Two men were shot Monday afternoon in the Bronx, police said.
NJ Route 3 accident: Driver killed after tractor-trailer explodes, catches fire in Clifton
The truck driver died after a tractor-trailer exploded and caught fire on Route 3 in Clifton, NJ, the Passaic County Prosecutor said.
Would NJ Gov. Phil Murphy run for vice president?
Now that President Joe Biden will not seek reelection in 2024, he has endorsed Kamala Harris as his replacement, leading many to wonder, who will be her running mate?
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile crashes on I-294 near Elmhurst
The Oscar Meyer Wienermobile flipped over following a crash on Interstate 294 on Monday morning.
Best school systems ranking 2024 report: Where does NY stand?
Personal finance website WalletHub released its report on the States with the Best & Worst School Systems in 2024 and New York is in the top 10!
Swimming at popular New Jersey beach banned for remainder of summer
A borough along a Central New Jersey river has closed the waters for certain activities after a series of tests indicated high levels of bacteria.
Shattered salsa jar causes $20K in damages at Massachusetts pool
A popular pool in Needham, Massachusetts, has reopened after a jar of salsa caused $20,000 in repairs.
LIVE MAP: How to get around Route 3 accident in Clifton, NJ
Traffic during the evening commute near Clifton, NJ could be impacted after a tractor-trailer reportedly exploded and caught fire on Route 3, closing multiple lanes on the highway.