Man arrested for stealing airplane from North Las Vegas airport, flying to California

A 40-year-old man, Damian Zukaitis, was arrested in Nevada after allegedly stealing a 2020 Kitfox airplane from North Las Vegas airport on December 30. He flew the aircraft to the Barstow, California, area, where he landed on a roadway near Barstow-Daggett Airport.

Suspect killed after gunfight with NY state police in Rockland County

Police say a suspect opened fire on two state troopers during a traffic stop on I-87 in Ramapo. The officers returned fire, killing the suspect.

NYC crime stats 2023: Are crime rates up or down in the city?

New York City crime news has dominated headlines throughout 2023, but what do the statistics show? Is NYC safer than it was in 2022?

Brooklyn Bridge vendor ban goes into effect Wednesday, veteran vendors pushback

Beginning Wednesday, vendors will be banned from selling trinkets and souvenirs on the walkways and bikeways of the city's bridges, in order to ease overcrowding.

Whooping cough cases spike on Long Island

A spike in whooping cough cases has led health officials in Suffolk County, Long Island, to issue an alert.

Clarkstown murder-suicide: Community mourns loss of kid brothers

Clarkstown police believe both brothers, Liam Morgan and Gabriel Morgan, along with their mother, were shot and killed by their father, Watson Morgan, a sergeant in the Bronxville Police Department, who then turned the gun on himself inside their New City home.

These NJ laws take effect in 2024

Several new laws go into effect in New Jersey in 2024, including a minimum wage increase and tax breaks for several groups.

'Saddest dog' finds sanctuary after a harrowing journey in Kentucky

Dembe, once dubbed the "saddest dog" at a Kentucky shelter, has found solace at a local animal sanctuary after a challenging journey.

These New York laws take effect in 2024

Several new laws in New York are taking effect in 2024, from protecting tenants and employee rights to minimum wage increases across New York City, Long Island and Westchester.

Edison, NJ, mayor has bus ready to send migrants back to border

Migrant buses are arriving in NJ train stations to circumvent NYC Mayor Adams's' new restrictions. In response, the Edison mayor said he has a charter bus on standby to send migrants back to the U.S.-Mexico border.

Man found dead at Salt Lake City International Airport after climbing into plane engine

A 30-year-old man died at Salt Lake City International Airport after he accessed the airport’s deicing pad and crawled into an aircraft engine, authorities said Tuesday.

US beer sales dip to lowest level in 24 years – and Bud Light fallout wasn't the only factor

It was a tough year for beer in America with other big brands also driving sales declines. Here are some of the factors beyond Bud Light’s controversy that have impacted the industry.

Canarsie shooting: Boy, 15, killed outside Brooklyn NYCHA complex

According to the NYPD, the boy, identified as Javel Lawton, was found with a gunshot wound to the chest outside the rear of 1550 E. 102 St., which is the Bay View Houses in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn.

2 men killed in tourist areas as Atlantic City bolsters security

One man was fatally stabbed while another was found bleeding to death on New Year's Day in Atlantic City, the gambling resort that's currently adding hundreds of new security cameras to the thousands already keeping an electric eye on this busy tourist destination.

FAFSA: What to know about changes to this year's application for student aid

A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis. Here's how it works and some of the key changes.