Exotic bird sightings rise across tri-state and Long Island
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Wildlife experts and birders across the tri-state area are reporting an increase in sightings of exotic birds, including species like Mandarin ducks, spoonbills and wood ducks.

Netanyahu authorizes direct talks with Lebanon amid fragile ceasefire
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon aimed at disarming Hezbollah and opening diplomatic channels, marking a potential step toward stabilizing the region amid a fragile ceasefire. U.S.-brokered peace talks involving Israel, Iran and other parties remain scheduled for Saturday, while tensions persist in the Middle East and military forces stay on alert.

Netanyahu authorizes direct talks with Lebanon amid fragile ceasefire
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon aimed at disarming Hezbollah and opening diplomatic channels, marking a potential step toward stabilizing the region amid a fragile ceasefire. U.S.-brokered peace talks involving Israel, Iran and other parties remain scheduled for Saturday, while tensions persist in the Middle East and military forces stay on alert.

Helicopter crash victims' families call for stricter regulations
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One year after a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River, killing five people, the victims' families are pushing for stricter regulations for sightseeing flights.

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced in manslaughter case
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Former NYPD sergeant Erik Duran was sentenced to three to nine years in prison for the death of Eric Duprey in 2023. Law enforcement officials and the Duprey's family reacted emotionally to the decision.

Former NYPD cop gets 3-9 years in prison in cooler death case
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A former New York City police sergeant was sentenced to three to nine years in prison for tossing a picnic cooler full of drinks at a fleeing suspect, who then crashed his motorized scooter and died. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis has the latest details.

Inside the mind of a serial killer: What experts say about Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann
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What drives a serial killer — and how did Rex Heuermann go undetected for so long? After pleading guilty to multiple murders tied to the Gilgo Beach case, Heuermann is now expected to speak with the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit. Experts say the interviews could offer rare insight into how serial killers think, operate and evade detection. Psychologists and investigators explain how Heuermann allegedly lived a double life, concealed his crimes for decades and may have kept mementos from victims. They also discuss what the FBI hopes to learn — and how it could help solve future crimes. Sentencing is scheduled for June 17.

Gilgo Beach killer pleads guilty; DA Ray Tierney breaks down case on Good Day NY
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The decades-long search for answers in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case may finally be over. Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney joins us after Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to murdering seven women and admitted to killing an eighth on Long Island. Tierney breaks down how the plea deal came together, the evidence that helped crack the case and what comes next. He also discusses the role of DNA, phone evidence, internet searches and documents investigators say linked Heuermann to the killings, as well as what the plea means for victims’ families and other unsolved cases on Long Island.

Interactive map celebrates history of jazz in Greenwich Village
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April is Jazz History Month, and Village Preservation has a new interactive map that lets you explore locations in Greenwich Village, the East Village and NoHo connected to jazz history.

NYC doormen, building workers prepare to strike
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A group of more than 34,000 New York City doormen and building workers is planning to strike. Union leaders say negotiations with the Realty Advisory Board have stalled. The union says it will go on strike on April 20 unless a new deal is reached.

Families of Rex Heuermann's victims speak out after guilty plea
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Rex Heuermann admitted to killing eight women in the Gilgo Beach murders case on Wednesday. Now, his victims' families are sharing how it feels to have closure in the case.

US striker Patrick Agyemang out for World Cup
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Striker Patrick Agyemang will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering an Achilles injury.

Officers sign petition to keep ex-NYPD sergeant out of prison
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Thousands of police officers from around the world have signed a petition asking a sentence a former NYPD sergeant who was convicted of killing a suspect.