Queens e-bike shop catches fire again, sparking safety concerns

A e-bike shop in Richmond Hill caught fire for the second time last week, leaving neighbors saying they are concerned for their own safety.

Long Island business owners ask for federal relief after devastating flooding

The Biden Administration has approved a federal emergency declaration for Connecticut after historic flooding ravaged communities there. But on Long Island, business owners say they are still waiting for that extra help.

3-month-old baby fatally mauled by dogs in attic while parents smoked pot: NY police

Authorities say a man and woman were charged in Rochester, NY, after they left their 3-month-old baby alone in an attic with two dogs and the child was fatally mauled.

71-year-old punched repeatedly in face on NYC subway platform

A 71-year-old man was punched repeatedly in NYC on the Broadway Lafayette Subway Station platform in Soho, the NYPD said.

The Battle to save Elizabeth Street Garden in Little Italy: 'It’s so magical'

Elizabeth Street Garden is nestled between the cafés and restaurants of Little Italy, and for neighbors, it’s a hidden oasis – a respite from all the hustle and bustle.

Escaped Mississippi murder suspect arrested at Chicago restaurant after hours-long standoff with police

A murder suspect who escaped from a Mississippi courthouse was arrested at a restaurant on Chicago's Near West Side, blocks from the Democratic National Convention, after an hours-long standoff with police.

NYC parks employee charged with murder as hate crime in shooting of migrant

Elijah Mitchell, the NYC Parks Department employee accused of fatally shooting Venezuelan migrant Arturo Jose Rodriguez Marcano last month in Steuben Park, now faces murder as a hate crime charge.

Dalai Lama UBS Arena visit: What to know as LIRR adds more stops

The Long Island Rail Road is adding extra service this morning for those that plan to attend the visit of the Dalai Lama to UBS Arena on Long Island.

Woman jumps NJ zoo fence, begins ‘enticing the tiger’: police

Police in NJ say a woman jumped over a wooden fence at the tiger enclosure at Cohanzick Zoo in Bridgeton – and was caught on camera.

Search underway for men accused of abandoning cats in NJ suburbs

Police are searching for a pair of men accused of abandoning 14 cats in various locations across Sussex and Morris counties in New Jersey.

Mayor Adams signs executive order to find affordable housing sites

Mayor Eric Adams has signed an executive order that directs city agencies to identify city-owned properties that could potentially be used to develop affordable housing.

Human bones found near Brooklyn Bridge Park carousel: NYPD

The NYPD is investigating after human bones were discovered near Jane's Carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park twice this week.

Colorado highway closed after rattlesnakes slow efforts to fight fire

Colorado officials say loose rocks and rattlesnakes are hindering firefighters’ efforts in Clear Creek Canyon after lightning ignited a wildfire.

Manhattan College announces new name

The school, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, announced that, effective immediately, it will change its name to Manhattan University.