'Kidnapping attempt' in Queens was misunderstanding, police say

The man told the school staff he was there to pick up a 3-year-old, stating her father would be 20 minutes late. Police now say that he did not commit a criminal offense.

Nassau County trans athlete ban ban draws lawsuits from attorney general, civil rights group

The New York attorney general and the New York Civil Liberties Union have sued a county on Long Island over its latest attempt to ban transgender females from playing on women’s sports teams at county facilities.

Long Island trans sports ban to take effect: 'Common sense measure'

A bill that bans transgender women and girls from competing in women's sports at county facilities has been signed into law today on Long Island.

NYC man allegedly pushed mother to death down Riverside Park embankment

A man in NYC allegedly pushed his mother down a Riverside Park embankment in Washington Heights, resulting in her death, the NY Post reported.

JFK Airport self-driving shuttle: How it works, what to expect this NYC summer

Port Authority's first self-driving electric shuttle will begin for the public on Tuesday in Lot 9's long-term parking at JFK Airport in NYC. Here's what you need to know.

NYC triple shooting leaves 3 injured in Brooklyn

Three people were shot in NYC at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Fulton Street in downtown Brooklyn, the NYPD said.

NY politicians react to Trump assassination attempt in PA

New York politicians are reacting after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday when gunshots rang though the crowd.

Gilgo Beach murders: One year after Rex Heuermann's arrest. How did we get here?

It's been one year since suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was arrested and charged with murdering three women on Long Island. Fast-forward to today, his total number of alleged killings sit at six.

NYC weather alert: Heavy rain, thunderstorms, flash flooding likely l Forecast

It's been a hot, humid and dry week in NYC, but be sure to have that umbrella handy on Friday – and this weekend – in NY, NJ and CT. Here is your forecast, and when you should expect rain.

Off-duty firefighter saves teenage girl's life in Brooklyn

An FDNY firefighter is being hailed as a hero after he was able to rescue a teen who had been hit and pinned under an SUV in Brooklyn on Thursday.

Could New York become a swing state in 2024?

Could New York, long known as a Democratic stronghold, become a battleground state in 2024?

Double shooting at Tompkins Square Park leaves 1 dead, another critical

Police say they are still searching for the gunman. Residents have recently raised concerns about the series of violence in the area.

Ex-NYPD officer is convicted of assault for punching a man 6 times

Former officer Juan Perez was found guilty Thursday following a two-day bench trial of assaulting Borim Husenaj in the Greenwich Village neighborhood on Nov. 10, 2021.

Stop & Shop to close underperforming stores in NY, NJ, CT l Full list of locations

Stop & Shop has announced they'll be closing dozens of underperforming stores by the end of 2024, with many of the locations in NY, NJ and CT. Here's the full list.