Paterson Police can remain under N.J. attorney general's control, court rules
Matthew Platkin's office has been supervising the department since 2023, following what he called a series of police failures.
Family of man who died in MRI accident "devastated and seeking answers," attorney says
Keith McAllister, 61, died after he entered an MRI room at Nassau Open MRI in Westbury last week while a scan was in progress.
Missing girl who was later found dead in Upstate N.Y.'s cause of death revealed
Police have charged Melina's father Luciano Frattolin with murder in the case. The medical examiner said her death was a homicide and caused by drowning.
Driver in deadly Chinatown crash arraigned on murder charges
Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, 23, faces a host of charges, including murder, aggravated vehicular homicide, manslaughter, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of stolen property, and leaving the scene.
Suspect slams into NYPD cars during Manhattan pursuit
A suspect is in custody after slamming into several cars in Manhattan, including two police cars.
The Weeknd, Shakira to headline 2025 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park
The 2025 Global Citizen Festival will return to Central Park this September.
Baby thrown down garbage chute on Staten Island, police say
A 1-year-old baby is recovering after being thrown down a garbage chute on Staten Island Monday, police said.
Father accused of murdering 9-year-old daughter in upstate N.Y.
New York State Police said the father of a 9-year-old girl who was initially the subject of an Amber Alert and was later found dead has been charged with her murder.
Small earthquake hits Morris County, N.J.
The 1.6 magnitude earthquake happened at 5:40 a.m. about two miles west of Morris Plains and about three miles below ground.
Man convicted in Etan Patz's kidnapping, murder ordered to have new trial or be released
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Pedro Hernandez, the man convicted in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz, needs to face a new trial or be released.
Suspect who allegedly torched NYPD vehicles surrenders, attorney says
The suspect being sought in connection with the burning of nearly a dozen NYPD vehicles in Brooklyn turned himself in to authorities Monday, his attorney said.
Gov. Hochul touts installation of subway barriers on 56 platforms
Hochul said the MTA has installed barriers on 56 subway platforms, and over 100 more platforms should have them by the end of the year.
Mangione's attorneys claim prosecutors illegally obtained his medical records
Attorneys for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, say Manhattan prosecutors wrongfully obtained his medical records.
Unattended 5-year-old drowns in pool in Wayne, N.J., authorities say
A 5-year-old child has died in a drowning incident in Wayne, N.J., the Passaic County Prosecutor said.
2 killed in NYC's Chinatown when driver hits cyclist, pedestrian
Two people were killed when a driver struck pedestrians in Manhattan's Chinatown Saturday morning.