Trump signs executive order, appoints board to mediate LIRR contract dispute

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to appoint an emergency board that will be tasked with mediating the ongoing Long Island Railroad contract dispute.

M&Ms spill across NJ highway after tractor trailers tear open in crash

Bags and boxes of M&M candy littered a highway in Knowlton Township, New Jersey, after two tractor trailers crashed late Monday night.

NJ legalizes human composting, allowing remains to become soil

Families who want to forgo a traditional burial to put their loved ones to rest in a more natural way can now do so in New Jersey.

Deadly opioid found on Long Island for 1st time; more potent than fentanyl

A dangerous discovery was made during a narcotics raid on Long Island last month, prompting a warning from drug enforcement officials.

Gov. Tim Walz announces he's running for reelection

Tim Walz officially announced on Tuesday that he will seek a third term as governor of Minnesota.

These are the Top 10 best colleges in New York: study

New York is known as a home of some of the nation's most prestigious universities, and a new report has organized the best of the best into a list of the state's 2026 top-rated colleges.

Luigi Mangione trial, CEO murder case latest: Everything we know

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare’s CEO Brian Thompson in an assassination-style ambush in Midtown Manhattan on Dec. 4, 2024, is awaiting trial on his state and federal murder charges.

Watch: Travelers in Utah fearlessly drive through waterfalls caused by flash flooding

Heavy rain in Moab, Utah, caused a mesmerizing waterfall due to flash flooding in the area. Utah residents are all too familiar with the heavy rain and flash flooding that occur throughout the state.

Texas Tech student expelled after video showing Charlie Kirk rant on campus

An 18-year-old Texas Tech University student is no longer enrolled at the university after a video appearing to show her mocking the death of Charlie Kirk went viral.

NJ Anchor tax rebate payments start Monday as deadlines loom

Starting this week, eligible homeowners and renters will start receiving payments as part of the 2025 Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters relief program.

Sen. Van Hollen endorses Mamdani, criticizes other Dems for failing to do so

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland) endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City at a Democratic fundraiser in Iowa over the weekend.

Group sought for brutal attack, robbery outside NYC bar: police

The NYPD are asking for the public's help to identify four suspects wanted in connection to a violent robbery last month.

Ryder Cup comes to Long Island: Locals cashing in on rentals

With many hotels booked, some are charging thousands of dollars a night to rent homes, while others are just offering a spot on their driveway.