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.

Andrew Tate at UFC 313

Andrew and his brother, Tristan, Tate, who are charged with human trafficking, have returned to the U.S. from Romania and sat cageside last night at UFC 313.

Xavier Worthy's assault charge dismissed, lawyer confirms

An assault charge for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy has been dismissed hours after he was arrested in Georgetown, Texas on Friday.

Brush fires rips through parts of Long Island; 1 firefighter injured

Officials stated that due to the wind conditions, the fire could persist for several hours, or even days, as the winds continue to ignite the blaze.

Fort Bragg name changed back from Fort Liberty

The short-lived existence of Fort Liberty came to an end Friday. Fort Bragg is officially known as Fort Bragg again.

NYPD arrests ex-boyfriend after woman’s body discovered in duffel bag near Yonkers

A Bronx man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of 26-year-old Pamela Alcantara, whose body was found in a duffle bag near the Saw Mill River Parkway in Yonkers on Thursday.