2 dead, 24 sick in Legionnaires' disease cluster in the Bronx, say health officials
Two people have died and at least 24 have been sickened in the Bronx from the pneumonia-like illness known as Legionnaire's disease. A cluster of cases in the Highbridge section has been closely monitored since an outbreak last month.
Two people have died and at least 24 have been sickened in the Bronx from the pneumonia-like illness known as Legionnaire's disease. A cluster of cases in the Highbridge section has been closely monitored since an outbreak last month.
ITA pilot falls asleep on NY to Rome flight, reports claim
An ITA Airways pilot has reportedly been fired after falling asleep during a flight from New York to Italy. The incident created a terror alert.
An ITA Airways pilot has reportedly been fired after falling asleep during a flight from New York to Italy. The incident created a terror alert.
Gabby Petito family's lawsuit against Laundrie family lists potential witnesses
Lawyers representing the family of Gabby Petito in their civil lawsuit against the family of Brian Laundrie have released a list of witnesses they expect to testify in the case. Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino described it as a "wish list" and said it was "not likely" that Brian's parents would testify.
Lawyers representing the family of Gabby Petito in their civil lawsuit against the family of Brian Laundrie have released a list of witnesses they expect to testify in the case. Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino described it as a "wish list" and said it was "not likely" that Brian's parents would testify.
NYPD: Robbers using pepper spray on store workers
Masked thieves are going into stores, pepper-spraying workers, and then stealing cash and merchandise.
Masked thieves are going into stores, pepper-spraying workers, and then stealing cash and merchandise.
Project bringing LIRR to Manhattan's East Side nears completion
A shorter commute for LIRR riders is anticipated by the end of the year. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday that the Grand Central Madison terminal and the East Side Access project were nearing completion.
A shorter commute for LIRR riders is anticipated by the end of the year. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday that the Grand Central Madison terminal and the East Side Access project were nearing completion.
NY suspends sales tax on gas: What you need to know
With gas prices in New York averaging $4.93 a gallon, the state is giving a slight tax break to drivers.
With gas prices in New York averaging $4.93 a gallon, the state is giving a slight tax break to drivers.
New York set to pass new laws on gun control
One bill would require someone to be at least 21 and get a license before they can buy a semiautomatic rifle in New York. Another bill would require a firearm to micro-stamp ammunition.
One bill would require someone to be at least 21 and get a license before they can buy a semiautomatic rifle in New York. Another bill would require a firearm to micro-stamp ammunition.
Black bear relaxes in tree in Albany park
A black bear climbed a tree several blocks from the state Capitol in Albany and chilled out on some branches until a wildlife crew tranquilized it.
A black bear climbed a tree several blocks from the state Capitol in Albany and chilled out on some branches until a wildlife crew tranquilized it.
Atlantic hurricane season: Long Island utilities and agencies getting ready
The Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1. Utilities, government agencies, and organizations on Long Island say they are ready and hope you are, too.
The Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1. Utilities, government agencies, and organizations on Long Island say they are ready and hope you are, too.
Mount Vernon teen indicted in killing of 16-year-old girl
At an arraignment on Tuesday, a judge ordered a 15-year-old held without bail in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old girl in Mount Vernon last month.
At an arraignment on Tuesday, a judge ordered a 15-year-old held without bail in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old girl in Mount Vernon last month.
Alaskan woman removes opossum from Brooklyn bar
It may sound like the start of a joke but an Alaskan woman did remove an opossum from a Brooklyn bar.
It may sound like the start of a joke but an Alaskan woman did remove an opossum from a Brooklyn bar.
Spirit should reject Frontier bid, advisers say
Score one for JetBlue in the dogfight over who gets to buy Spirit Airlines. A firm that advises investors on proxy voting said Tuesday that Spirit shareholders should oppose Frontier Airlines' bid to buy Spirit, saying that JetBlue has made a better offer.
Score one for JetBlue in the dogfight over who gets to buy Spirit Airlines. A firm that advises investors on proxy voting said Tuesday that Spirit shareholders should oppose Frontier Airlines' bid to buy Spirit, saying that JetBlue has made a better offer.
Jason Alexander directs new comedy Windfall debuting in Sag Harbor
Windfall directed by Jason Alexander premieres Tuesday night at Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor.
Windfall directed by Jason Alexander premieres Tuesday night at Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor.
Video: Bold rat sparks mayhem at dog park in Manhattan
A rat invaded the dog run at Tompkins Square Park and sent the pooches — and their people — into a frenzy, as seen in a video that has gone viral.
A rat invaded the dog run at Tompkins Square Park and sent the pooches — and their people — into a frenzy, as seen in a video that has gone viral.
Asian man beaten at Fulton Street station allegedly tried to sexually assault woman
Police are looking for the suspects and the victim of a vicious assault on the Fulton Street subway station platform.
Police are looking for the suspects and the victim of a vicious assault on the Fulton Street subway station platform.
Photographing 'Manhattanhenge' is a contact sport
Folks with cameras mightily compete to capture "Manhattanhenge" — the twice-a-year moment the sunset aligns perfectly with Manhattan's grid.
Folks with cameras mightily compete to capture "Manhattanhenge" — the twice-a-year moment the sunset aligns perfectly with Manhattan's grid.
Memorial Day ceremonies in New York
Ceremonies and parades took place across New York City and Long Island to honor those who so bravely gave their lives for the nation.
Ceremonies and parades took place across New York City and Long Island to honor those who so bravely gave their lives for the nation.
Connected Chef provides fresh food to Queens residents
The mission of the Connected Chef is to make sure households in Queens have fresh, nutritious food.
The mission of the Connected Chef is to make sure households in Queens have fresh, nutritious food.
Robber attacks woman in Brooklyn, returns to sexually assault her, cops say
The NYPD is on the hunt for the robber who violently attacked a woman in Crown Heights and then returned to sexually assault her.
The NYPD is on the hunt for the robber who violently attacked a woman in Crown Heights and then returned to sexually assault her.
Thieves steal $2M gold tabernacle from Brooklyn church: NYPD
Police say burglars broke into St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church in Park Slope, stealing the tabernacle and beheading a statue of an angel.
Police say burglars broke into St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church in Park Slope, stealing the tabernacle and beheading a statue of an angel.