How the case against Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann unfolded
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023. He admitted to killing eight women in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island between 1993 and 2011.
Gilgo Beach suspect expected to change his plea to guilty on Wednesday
Rex Heuermann, the man accused of being the Gilgo Beach serial killer, is expected to plead guilty to multiple murders when he appears in a Riverhead court on Wednesday.
Woman gives birth on Caribbean Airlines flight from Jamaica to NYC
A woman on her way to New York City went into labor as her flight was about to land at JFK Airport on Saturday. Caribbean Airlines confirmed she gave birth on Flight BW005, which was en route from Kingston, Jamaica.
Yankees beat Marlins as baseball returns to the Bronx
The New York Yankees continued their fast start to the 2026 MLB season as they beat the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium.
Baby in stroller killed in apparent stray-bullet shooting in Brooklyn
A 7-month-old baby sitting in her stroller was killed by an apparent stray bullet in Brooklyn Wednesday afternoon, in what's believed to be a "gang motivated" shooting.
NYC Council member, Gov. Hochul aide face federal bribery investigation
A federal corruption investigation has been launched against a member of the New York City Council and her sister, who is an aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Possible pipe bomb found in Brooklyn home
An investigation is underway following the discovery of a possible pipe bomb inside a home in the Gravesend section of Brooklyn on Wednesday morning.
NTSB describes LaGuardia Airport runway collision cockpit audio
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday released new details on its investigation into Sunday's deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport.
New York City Council bill calls for $30 minimum wage by 2030
New York City's minimum wage could climb to $30 per hour in the coming years. The proposal in the City Council stands to benefit of a lot of people, but there has also been significant pushback.
NYC Council holds hearing on agencies' compliance with sanctuary laws
The New York City Council held a hearing Thursday on sanctuary city laws, and how well agencies are complying, prompting a rally outside City Hall.
2,000 NYC 2-year-olds are getting free child care in these 4 communities
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani have unveiled the first four New York City communities that will receive 2,000 free child care seats for 2-year-olds.
Small plane performs emergency landing on Hudson River in Orange County
A small plane pulled off an emergency landing on the Hudson River in Orange County on Monday night, and both people on board suffered only minor injuries, officials said.
Limited NJ Transit light rail service resumes
NJ Transit will be back in action on Monday afternoon, with limited service beginning to ramp up after 4 p.m.
Blizzard brings massive snow totals to NYC, Tri-State Area
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul declares state of emergency for nor'easter
New York City is facing a blizzard warning for the first time since 2017, Hochul said.