NYC secret tunnel in Brooklyn synagogue leads to brawl between NYPD, worshippers

A historic Brooklyn synagogue that serves as the center of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement in Crown Heights was trashed this week during an unusual community dispute that began with the discovery of a secret underground tunnel and ended in brawl between worshippers and the NYPD.

NYPD, FDNY have budget cuts restored

Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday that budget cuts to the NYPD and the FDNY will be restored after better-than-expected tax revenues and 20 percent cuts to migrant services.

NYC school closed for migrants: James Madison goes remote, used as shelter during storm

Nearly 2,000 migrants being sheltered in a tent shelter in NYC were transferred to a nearby high school during Tuesday's storm, forcing students to pivot to remote learning.

Freak accident kills Long Island worker fixing septic system

A man died after he was buried alive while working on a septic system on Long Island, New York, on Monday, according to police.

Widespread power outages, strong winds slam NY area as NJ river flooding threat looms

A powerful storm slammed the NYC area on Tuesday, with flash flooding, strong wind gusts and the potential for additional power outages continuing to threaten New Jersey, New York and Connecticut, even as the system moves into the Atlantic Ocean.

Power outage tracker: Thousands in the dark across NY, NJ, CT

Thousands of people throughout the entire New York City area are without power, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, after soaking rain and near hurricane-force winds slammed parts of the tri-state area.

School closings: Delays, early dismissals for NJ, NY as flood threat looms

Several school districts in New York and New Jersey are opening late Wednesday after a storm brought flooding and power outages to the New York City area.

Lithium ion battery explodes, fire engulfs Queens e-bike store: VIDEO

NYC has seen hundreds of fires linked to the lithium ion batteries that power electric bikes and scooters in the last few years.

Our Lady of Mercy Academy on Long Island to close in June

Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Syosset, which has been educating girls since 1928, announced Tuesday that it was permanently closing at the end of the school year.

Queens house fire leaves 2 dead

A house fire in Jamaica, Queens left two people dead Monday evening, according to officials.

Port Authority raises tolls in NJ, NY

Beginning now, Port Authority will raise tolls on bridges and tunnels between New York and New Jersey.