New Yorker tests positive for West Nile virus, NYC health department says

A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.

• Aug 19

Bayonne, N.J., advances to next round of Little League World Series

Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.

• Aug 19

High number of people with signs of dementia in Newark, researchers say

Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.

• Aug 19

911 outage in the Bronx impacted around 1,700 calls overnight Tuesday

There was a 911 outage in the Bronx overnight Tuesday, the mayor's office confirmed Wednesday. The outage impacted about 1,700 calls, officials said.

• Aug 19

Rally held at Central Synagogue following alleged hate crimes

A rally against antisemitism was held Wednesday outside Central Synagogue in Midtown.

• Aug 19

Overturned fuel truck causes spill, shuts down road near JFK Airport

An overturned fuel tanker prompted a large emergency response Wednesday near John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens.

• Aug 19

Police investigating after teen found dead in Staten Island condo

Police are investigating after a 19-year-old was found dead Tuesday morning inside a Staten Island condo.

• Aug 19

Cocaine found in UPS packages across New York City worth $900k

Three people were arrested for allegedly using UPS package delivery services to smuggle large amounts of cocaine into Manhattan and Brooklyn.

• Aug 19

N.J. correctional officer admits taking bribes to smuggle contraband into prison

A former New Jersey correctional police officer pleaded guilty to smuggling contraband into Northern State Prison, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Wednesday.

• Aug 19

NYC's iconic Carnegie Deli set to reopen in Midtown

The Carnegie Deli, a legendary New York City institution, is making a comeback.

• Aug 19

First otter spotted along the Bronx River in 100 years

A North American river otter was seen for the first time in 100 years, demonstrating signs of conservation and restoration of the Bronx River.

• Aug 19

Video shows stranded kitten being rescued from Long Island highway

A kitten had to be rescued after becoming stranded Tuesday morning on Long Island's Sunrise Highway.

• Aug 19

NYPD looking for driver in Bronx hit-and-run that killed bicyclist

A father and husband is dead after a driver crashed into him while he was riding his bike home in a hit-and-run in the Bronx.

• Aug 19

Conditions at Empty Sky in Jersey City draw ire of 9/11 memorial advocates

As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.

• Aug 18

Vigil held for 15-year-old found shot to death in Bronx apartment

An emotional vigil was held Tuesday evening in the Bronx for Riley Billingslea, a 15-year-old who police say was found shot to death last week​ in a Kingsbridge Heights apartment building.

• Aug 18

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