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Mom who abandoned newborn in N.J. park in 1984 is identified, charged The infant, dubbed "Baby Mary" by a police chaplain, was found by two young boys in a secluded park in Mendham Township. Sep 8, 2023

NYPD probing apparent murder-suicide in Queens Investigators said two people were found dead front of a medical store on 101st Avenue on Thursday. Sep 7, 2023

4 people shot in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn; 3 suspects in custody The investigation is ongoing, but police say there is a "strong possibility that it is gang-motivated." Sep 6, 2023

Caught on camera: Woman brutally attacked at LI gas station Police say three people pinned down, punched and kicked a woman after she approached their U-Haul van. Sep 6, 2023

Police seek 2 suspects in Glen Rock home invasion A 13-year-old was home alone at the time. Police say the suspects ran into him in the kitchen and then took off. Sep 6, 2023

Alleged getaway driver takes stand in Edison murder trial Prosecutors say Marcus Wright fatally shot a store clerk during a robbery then fled in a car driven by Olya Quinnam. Sep 6, 2023

Daughter of woman brutally attacked by man with cane on subway platform speaks out The incident was caught on video, which shows Laurell Reynolds, 60, on the ground being hit dozens of time. Sep 6, 2023

How killer Danelo Cavalcante escaped from prison, according to sources He climbed up to the roof of the Chester County, Pa. facility, the sources say, the same method used by another inmate there recently. He's still on the run. Sep 6, 2023

Ex-NYS corrections officer sentenced for impersonating police Prosecutors say David Olivari pulled over unsuspecting women by using flashing lights on his personal car. Sep 5, 2023

Suspect in 2018 Edison gas station murder appears in court Prosecutors allege Marcus Wright demanded clerk John Bertram go to the cash register and hand over the drawer. Sep 5, 2023

F1 driver chases down alleged thieves who stole $500,000 watch The Ferrari driver chased the suspects with his bodyguard and caught them with the help of passers-by before handing them over to police. Sep 5, 2023

Search on for suspects in shooting of man at Brooklyn gas station Just after 4 a.m. on Sunday, police say those people attempted to rob 33-year-old Javier Sanchez. Sep 4, 2023

Police broadcast message from escaped murderer's mom, release new images The mother of escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante recorded a message urging him to surrender to police in Pennsylvania. Sep 5, 2023

New Rochelle detective fired over encounter with suspect in 2021 Cellphone video showed Vaccaro, who was off-duty, punch and kick a man being arrested by uniformed officers. Sep 4, 2023

NYPD arrests suspect accused of shooting at officers in Queens The officers returned fire after the suspect shot at them four times, NYPD said. Sep 4, 2023

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MTA bus crashes into Burger King in Brooklyn An MTA bus crashed into a Burger King overnight in Kensington, Brooklyn. updated 3M ago

One more day of humid, cloudy weather around NYC The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow. 4H ago

Potential explosive device found outside NYC police station house A potential explosive device was found outside a Harlem police station house Wednesday afternoon. 12H ago

Aaron Rodgers says Jets' "goal is New Orleans," site of Super Bowl LIX Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday the Jets' goal this season is reaching the Super Bowl. 17H ago

Knicks, Tom Thibodeau reportedly agree on 3-year extension Tom Thibodeau, a two-time coach of the year, agrees to three-year contract extension with Knicks. 19H ago

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One more day of humid, cloudy weather around NYC The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow. 4H ago

Humid stretch with pop-up storms continues around NYC area Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner. 23H ago

NYC forecast calls for rain over next 24 hours. Map shows where. NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday. Jul 23

Kamala Harris nets support from top Tri-State Area Democrats Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side. Jul 22

New York weather maps show rain set to return this week New York's weather calls for a cloudy day Monday, with rising humidity and increasing shower chances. Jul 22

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One more day of humid, cloudy weather around NYC The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow. 4H ago

Police detective shot while serving warrant in Rahway, N.J. A police detective was shot Wednesday night while serving a warrant in Rahway, New Jersey. 3H ago

Netanyahu's speech in D.C. draws criticism from Tri-State Area residents Palestinian youth held a news conference at a community center in New Jersey condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States Wednesday. 16H ago

Biden intervenes in negotiations between NJ Transit, engineers' union President Joe Biden intervened Wednesday after NJ Transit's negotiations with the union representing engineers stalled. 18H ago

Aaron Rodgers says Jets' "goal is New Orleans," site of Super Bowl LIX Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday the Jets' goal this season is reaching the Super Bowl. 17H ago

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8 years later, fight continues to get "Kyra's Law" passed in N.Y. Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks. Jul 23

What to know about 2024 New York Jets training camp The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey. Jul 23

Pilot and his partner killed in Long Island plane crash, family says A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing pilot Christopher Kucera and his passenger, Zachary Hatcher. Jul 23

New York leaders react to Biden's decision to drop out Here's what New York leaders are saying about President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid. Jul 22

First Alert Forecast: Warm and bright as humidity climbs Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday. Jul 21

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Biden says nothing can get in way of saving democracy, including "personal ambition" President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years. 14H ago

Kamala Harris vetting about a dozen possible VP candidates Kamala Harris' campaign appears to be casting a wide net to find a VP, vetting a large number of potential running mates. 14H ago

Police deploy pepper spray during protests against Netanyahu's speech Thousands of protesters descended on Washington, chanting "Free, Free Palestine," and some tried to block streets ahead of Netanyahu's speech. 12H ago

How Kamala Harris can have her best brat summer, advice from Mayor Adams As the internet buzzes about Kamala Harris and her "brat summer," NYC Mayor Eric Adams has some advice for the likely Democratic nominee: Be herself. Jul 24

New bus routes planned for Queens. Maps show proposed changes. New bus routes are coming to Queens, and riders have a chance to weigh in on the plan tonight. Here's why it's facing pushback. 17H ago

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New York state's Medical Indemnity Fund is running out of money State records show the fund is facing a projected shortfall of $3 billion, and that shortfall is impacting the children. Jul 23

At least 7 in New York sickened in listeria outbreak linked to deli meats At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats. Jul 20

Deadly multi-state Listeria outbreak linked to deli meat, CDC says A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters. Jul 23

How hot weather affects mental health Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures. Jul 15

Measles found at New York City migrant shelter At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn. Jul 13

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Billy Joel is taking his final bow at MSG. How to get tickets. Billy Joel performs the last concert of his MSG residency tonight in NYC. See how to get tickets, and how much they're going to cost you. 6H ago

Bruce Springsteen on the poetry of his classic album "Nebraska" An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices. Jul 21

Kool DJ Red Alert honored with interactive sculpture in Harlem A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels. Jul 19

Start date set for Harvey Weinstein's retrial in NYC rape case Prosecutors have been preparing to retry the disgraced movie mogul since the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction. Jul 19

Apollo Theater is first institution recognized by Kennedy Center Honors The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor. Jul 18

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When do the Olympics start and end? See the 2024 Paris Games schedule. This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paris Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule. 4H ago

Mets rout Yankees for 4-game Subway Series sweep Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor and Tyrone Taylor homered off Gerrit Cole, Lindor added a three-run shot against the bullpen and the New York Mets routed the Yankees 12-3 to sweep the season Subway Series for the first time since 2013. 12H ago

Aaron Rodgers says Jets' "goal is New Orleans," site of Super Bowl LIX Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday the Jets' goal this season is reaching the Super Bowl. 17H ago

Knicks, Tom Thibodeau reportedly agree on 3-year extension Tom Thibodeau, a two-time coach of the year, agrees to three-year contract extension with Knicks. 19H ago

Salt Lake City named host of 2034 Winter Olympics The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games. 17H ago

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Fordham Road businesses hit with robberies soon to get more security The Fordham Business Improvement District in the Bronx said they're offering 10 businesses security improvement grants of up to $1,500 to fortify their shops. Jul 23

Black Surfing Rockaway makes all feel welcome on the waves Queens resident Lou Harris is on a mission to make the sport of surfing more inclusive. Jul 22

Free NYC summer program allows students to be amateur marine biologists City Parks Foundation's Coastal Classrooms is providing educational programs for middle school students. Jul 22

Floodwater bursts through wall of NYCHA apartment The situation for a NYCHA tenant has gone from bad to worse after ankle-deep water inundated her Brooklyn apartment during a storm. Jul 19

Kool DJ Red Alert honored with interactive sculpture in Harlem A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels. Jul 19

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Photos: Thousands flood NYC streets for Israel Day on Fifth Parade Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade. Jun 2 15 photos

PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River. Mar 26 16 photos

50th Annual Village Halloween Parade The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT." Oct 31, 2023 18 photos

Flooding leaves parts of New York City underwater As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood. Sep 29, 2023 15 photos

Photos: Crowd turns chaotic during Union Square giveaway Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. Aug 4, 2023 24 photos

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