Medical transport helicopter crashes in Mississippi; at least 1 dead

A medical transport helicopter crashed in Madison County, Mississippi, on Monday, with a pilot and two hospital workers on board.

Family speaks out after bruised boy, 3, dies after being dumped at Brooklyn hospital

According to the NYPD, officers responded to University Hospital at Downstate, where they found the unconscious and unresponsive boy with visible bruising on his body.

Wendy Williams in hospital for examination over guardianship: TMZ

Wendy Williams was taken to Lenox Hill hospital for a cognitive assessment to potentially end her guardianship, TMZ reports.

Failed s'mores-making attempt likely sparked Long Island fires

A homeowner's failed attempt to make s'mores likely sparked this weekend's fast-moving brush fire on Long Island, Suffolk County Police said Monday.

NYC's first 7 p.m. sunset of the year arrives this week

Longer days are here! NYC is hitting a major daylight milestone this week—find out what it means for sunset times, evening plans, and the next big shift in daylight hours.

You need to make this much to be considered middle-class in New York

The annual study from SmartAsset calculated the middle-class income ranges for 100 major U.S. cities and all 50 states, including NY and NYC.

NJ kids appear unimpressed about surprise Disney trip: 'I wanna go to Dad's work'

Two kids in New Jersey had an unexpectedly underwhelming reaction when their parents surprised them with a trip to Disney, as they were more excited about an alternative plan: joining their dad at work.

Battling danger from above: New Jersey’s aerial firefighting efforts

With wildfire season already marking its presence through a massive fire this past weekend on Long Island, the urgency to fight these natural disasters has skyrocketed.

Measles case in Maryland traced to traveler at Dulles Airport

Health officials in Maryland confirmed Sunday that a Howard County resident has tested positive for measles after traveling internationally. 

Long Island brush fire: Crews knock down blaze but wind threats remain

As of Sunday morning, the Long Island brush fire was 80% contained, but wind gusts of up to 40 mph continue to threaten the area. Here's the latest:

ICE arrests Palestinian activist who helped organize Columbia protests

ICE arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student, revoking his visa and green card for involvement in Columbia University's pro-Palestinian protests.

Daylight saving time: When NYC will regain lost hour of AM sunlight

New York City's sunrise shifted from 6:18 a.m. to 7:16 a.m. when daylight saving time began. The Tri-State needs to wait weeks until we regain that lost hour of morning light.

Gourmet hospital food? NY's Northwell Health hires Michelin-starred chefs

When you think of hospital food, gourmet dining isn’t the first thing that comes to mind—but Northwell Health wants to change that.

Social Security changing course in going after overpayments

The Social Security Administration is changing later this month how it will recoup overpayments. Here’s what to know.

Mystery solved as 'crazy gross rain' dirties cars across hundreds of miles

Reports of vehicles mysteriously coated in dirt ranged from St. Louis and Missouri, through Illinois and even as far away as Charleston, West Virginia.

Secret Service shoots gunman near White House

A U.S. Secret Service officer shot an armed man early Sunday after a confrontation near the White House, officials said.