Driver charged in fatal Queens hit-and-run that killed 16-year-old girl, injured 8-year-old sister

A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection to a fatal hit-and-run accident that left a 16-year-old girl dead and injured her 8-year-old sister last month, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Tuesday.

Brooklyn residents rally to close migrant shelter amid violence concerns

Residents in Clinton Hill say that a shelter in their neighborhood housing over 4,000 migrants is the source of increased violence in the area, including a shooting last weekend.

NJ Sen. Bob Menendez resigns after being convicted of bribery

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is resigning from office Aug. 20 following his conviction for taking bribes for corrupt acts including acting as an agent of the Egyptian government, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

Sonya Massey murder: Records show Illinois deputy worked for 6 agencies in 4 years

The former Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey had been employed by a half-dozen police agencies since 2020, according to state law enforcement records.

Kamala Harris WI visit; presidential campaign launched in Milwaukee

A roaring crowd of battleground state voters greeted Vice President Kamala Harris Tuesday, July 23 as she opened her Democratic political case against Republican former President Donald Trump.

Victims identified after MacArthur Airport small plane crash kills 2

The two men who were killed in a small plane crash near Long Island MacArthur Airport on Monday have been identified by authorities.

Massachusetts boy's dream comes true, becoming a sanitation worker for a day

Four-year-old Alan from Ashland, Massachusetts, who has a respiratory disorder, had his dream of being a sanitation worker fulfilled thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Considering retirement in NY, NJ, CT? 2024 rankings reveal top states

If you're considering retiring in NY, NJ and CT, you may change your mind based on these 2024 rankings. Here's what you need to know.

Monmouth University lockdown lifted in NJ following police investigation

A lockdown on the main campus of Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ was lifted on Tuesday morning following a police investigation.

NYC restaurant week 2024: List of participating places

NYC Restaurant Week 2024 runs through Sunday, Aug. 18, offering deals from hundreds of eateries across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. Here's what you need to know.

USPS honors 'Jeopardy!' icon Alex Trebek with stamp

A first-day-of-issue ceremony for a stamp honoring the late "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek was held in Culver City Monday on the 84th anniversary of his birth.

Parents sentenced for role in unlicensed son's crash that killed teen passenger in Queens

The parents of a now-17-year-old boy accused of killing a 14-year-old girl in a high-speed crash in Queens last year have pled guilty to endangering the welfare of a child.

Spotted lanternflies return: What you need to know about this summer's invasion

They're baaaaaaack! Spotted Lanternflies have once again returned to the region for the summer, and experts say that unfortunately, this is the new normal.