Parts of NYC area could see first 'significant' snow of season this weekend

The first "significant" snow of the season could fall across the Northeast this weekend, including parts of NY and NJ, according to forecasters.

NJ man hailed as hero now charged with killing 82-year-old neighbor in Fanwood fire

Union County prosecutors on charged William Ahle, 70, with murder, arson and burglary in the July 25 fire that tore through a home on Terrace Street in Fanwood.

These Connecticut laws take effect in 2026

Several new laws in Connecticut are taking effect in 2026, including minimum wage increases. Here's a look at some of them that could impact your life.

Ohio surgeon accused of forcing abortion pills on sleeping girlfriend

An Ohio surgeon has been indicted for allegedly crushing abortion pills and placing them in his pregnant girlfriend's mouth as she slept.

These new New Jersey laws go into effect in 2026

New Jersey is set to enact a slate of new laws in 2026, including a small bump to the Garden State's minimum wage and a toll increase on Delaware River bridges.

Monmouth County lottery player wins $2.8 million Jersey Cash 5 jackpot

A Jersey Cash 5 player in Monmouth County has turned dreams into reality, waking up a multimillionaire after matching all five balls in last week's drawing, winning $2,849,336.

Child jumps out, escapes unharmed after suspect steals SUV in Louisiana

Police in Louisiana say a 10-year-old boy escaped unharmed after leaping from a moving vehicle that had been stolen with him still inside.

Epstein files: What’s getting released, when, and what to expect

The countdown has begun for the government to publicly unseal its grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what’s getting released, and what to expect.

Who is Eileen Higgins? Democrat elected Miami's first woman mayor

Eileen Higgins ended a nearly 30-year drought for Democrats by winning the Miami mayor race, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez in the election.

Arctic blast returns as weekend snow threat grows in Philadelphia and New Jersey

Philadelphia is bracing for another round of bitter cold as Arctic air settles over the region this week, with the potential for weekend snow returning to the I-95 corridor. Temperatures have already dropped sharply, and forecasters warn that even colder air will move in again by Saturday and Sunday.