Adopted dog returned 8 years later before finding new forever family

The Pennsylvania SPCA says Max was adopted as a puppy 8 years ago, but “unforeseen circumstances" brought him back to the shelter last week.

Long Island trans sports ban to take effect: 'Common sense measure'

A bill that bans transgender women and girls from competing in women's sports at county facilities has been signed into law today on Long Island.

NYC man allegedly pushed mother to death down Riverside Park embankment

A man in NYC allegedly pushed his mother down a Riverside Park embankment in Washington Heights, resulting in her death, the NY Post reported.

JFK Airport self-driving shuttle: How it works, what to expect this NYC summer

Port Authority's first self-driving electric shuttle will begin for the public on Tuesday in Lot 9's long-term parking at JFK Airport in NYC. Here's what you need to know.

NYC triple shooting leaves 3 injured in Brooklyn

Three people were shot in NYC at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Fulton Street in downtown Brooklyn, the NYPD said.

President Biden postpones trip to Austin after attempted assassination on Trump

President Joe Biden has decided to reschedule his planned trip to the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

NY politicians react to Trump assassination attempt in PA

New York politicians are reacting after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday when gunshots rang though the crowd.

Trump rally shooting latest assassination attempt on US leader: list

Former President Trump was injured and whisked off stage after a shooting that law enforcement said is being investigated as an attempted assassination.

Gilgo Beach murders: One year after Rex Heuermann's arrest. How did we get here?

It's been one year since suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was arrested and charged with murdering three women on Long Island. Fast-forward to today, his total number of alleged killings sit at six.

3 Colorado poultry workers presumed to have bird flu

Three people who had direct contact with infected animals in Colorado are presumed to have contracted bird flu.

NYC weather alert: Heavy rain, thunderstorms, flash flooding likely l Forecast

It's been a hot, humid and dry week in NYC, but be sure to have that umbrella handy on Friday – and this weekend – in NY, NJ and CT. Here is your forecast, and when you should expect rain.

Off-duty firefighter saves teenage girl's life in Brooklyn

An FDNY firefighter is being hailed as a hero after he was able to rescue a teen who had been hit and pinned under an SUV in Brooklyn on Thursday.

Could New York become a swing state in 2024?

Could New York, long known as a Democratic stronghold, become a battleground state in 2024?

Double shooting at Tompkins Square Park leaves 1 dead, another critical

Police say they are still searching for the gunman. Residents have recently raised concerns about the series of violence in the area.

2 women accused of killing sugar daddy, cutting off his thumb to steal money

Two women have been accused of killing a man in D.C. and cutting off his thumb in an attempt to steal his money. According to police, the victim was one of the suspects sugar daddy's.