Here's where Aldi plans to open new US stores, convert existing chains

Aldi plans to add 800 stores across the U.S., including new openings and store conversions of existing grocery chains. Here’s what plans have been released.

NYPD arrest criminal justice activist, ex-con in connection to torso found in the Bronx

Criminal Justice activist and ex-con, Sheldon Johnson, 48, has been arrested after a human torso and foot were discovered inside a Bronx building Tuesday night, according to the NYPD.

City Council passes bill requiring cruises to connect to shore power when idling

By unanimous vote Thursday, the city council passed legislation that requires cruise to plug into shore power when docking in the city rather than continuing to burn diesel.

8-year-old carries handgun in backpack to Brooklyn elementary school

The NYPD found the gun in the boy's backpack after he was caught threatening another 8-year-old at P.S. 158 Warwick on Ashford Street.

National Guard in NYC subway: When, where and how it will work to deter crime

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is sending the National Guard to the NYC subway system. How will this work? She spoke exclusively on Good Day New York to explain.

Hochul dispatches National Guard to NYC subways after a string of violent crimes

Gov. Hochul announced on Wednesday that she will be deploying around 1,000 National Guard members and State Police troopers to conduct random bag checks at some of the city’s busiest subway stations. 

Texas wildfires: Utility provider says facilities appeared to have role in igniting fire

Utility provider Xcel Energy said Thursday that its facilities appeared to have played a part in igniting a massive wildfire in the Texas Panhandle that grew into the largest in state history.

NYPD seeking suspect who posed as priest to steal from Queens church

The NYPD is on the hunt for a man who allegedly impersonated a priest in order to get into a church in Queens and steal $900 from the rectory.

Home repair scam artists targeting senior citizens in Queens

Authorities are sounding the alarm over scam artists targeting senior citizens in Queens with promises of home repair that quickly turn into cash grabs.

Louisiana declares disaster as crawfish shortage hits hard

Amid a crawfish shortage in Louisiana, the nation’s top producer of the crustaceans that are a staple in Gulf Coast seafood boils, Gov. Jeff Landry issued a disaster declaration for the impacted industry Wednesday.

Mayor Adams to reinstate bag checks in NYC subway after string of assaults

Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday that the NYPD would resume random bag checks among some commuters in order to tamp down on violent crime in the city's subway.

4 arrested, released without bail after body parts found on Long Island

Police on Long Island arrested a group of four in connection to the dismembered body parts found. Officials said those charged are not bail-eligible.

Where, how often does lightning strike in US? New report explains

A research team used six years of data from the National Lightning Detection Network to study where and how often lightning strikes occur in the U.S.

MTA conductor struck in head with glass bottle at Bronx station

A conductor on an NYC subway train was struck in the head with a glass bottle, the second unprovoked attack in just two weeks on an MTA worker.

Torso found in Bronx apartment: NYC police

A human torso was discovered inside a Bronx building Tuesday night, according to the NYPD.

Las Vegas’ Bellagio helps rescue yellow-billed loon from its fountain

The Bellagio in Las Vegas had to pause its fountain show, as it worked with officials to rescue a yellow-billed loon who “found comfort" in the water.