Queens-Midtown Tunnel reopens after drilling accident leads to water leak

According to MTA CEO Janno Lieber, a private contractor accidentally drilled into the tunnel, creating a 2 1/2-inch hole that allowed water to pour in, causing a brief closure.

Long Island mother faces murder charges after wrong-way crash kills 9-year-old son

New charges have been filed against a mother on Long Island who pleaded not guilty to killing her son in a wrong-way crash on the Southern State Parkway.

Teacher shot in hand at Bronx middle school: source

A teacher was shot in the hand at a Bronx middle school Wednesday morning, according to a source.

Long Island apartment complex residents fed up with fire alarms

Residents at a Long Island apartment complex have been dealing with ear-piercing fire alarms going off at all hours for about a year.

West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?

The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.

Venomous snake sighting in NJ county triggers police warning

Two separate sightings of the venomous northern copperhead snake in Somerset and Hunterdon counties have prompted warnings from NJ officials.

Fundraiser for Matthew Gaudreau’s widow surpasses $580K after NJ fatal crash

In the aftermath of last week's deaths of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, in New Jersey, the hockey community is coming together to support Matthew’s pregnant widow, Madeline.

Woman fatally stabbed in Queens: Suspect in custody

A woman has died after being stabbed multiple times on her body and neck in Queens on Tuesday, police said.

Multi-alarm fire erupts at Queens tire shop: FDNY

A multi-alarm fire erupted in a tire shop in Jamaica, Queens on Tuesday, according to the FDNY.

Human remains found inside a suitcase in Suffolk County

An investigation is underway on Long Island after human remains were found in a suitcase in Suffolk County on Tuesday morning, authorities said.

New Apple iPhone: What to know ahead of the company's September 9 event

With Apple scheduling a special event on Sept. 9, it has sparked speculation over the possibility of a newly-refreshed iPhone, as the company tends to launch a new iPhone model during September in recent years. Here's what to know ahead of the special event.

NYC West Indian American Day Parade shooting: 1 dead, 4 injured

One person has died after five people were shot at NYC's West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn, the NYPD said.

Sunnyside man arrested after 2 year reign of terror

A man from Sunnyside, Queens has been arrested after residents accused him of being a menace to their community for two years.

Kara Welsh murder: Illinois man accused of killing gymnast near UW-Whitewater

An Illinois man is expected to be charged in the fatal shooting of Kara Welsh, a national gymnastics champion, in an apartment near the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus, police said.

Flying wrench kills Alabama woman driving to work with son: 'She was the backbone'

Earlie Harris, an Alabama woman, was tragically killed on August 8 while on her way to work when a wrench flew through the windshield of the vehicle she was traveling in on Interstate 65 near Montgomery.