Another Rt. 80 sinkhole forces detour in Wharton, New Jersey
Another sinkhole on Rt. 80 in Wharton, N.J. has the highway closed in both directions, forcing drivers to follow detours around the area.
Mahmoud Khalil's case should be heard in New Jersey, judge rules
A pro-Palestinian activist who led protests at Columbia University will have his case heard in New Jersey, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Deadline to stop NYC's congestion pricing won't stop it, MTA chief says
New York City's controversial congestion pricing plan is headed for a federally-set shutdown date Friday.
Video shows the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, pro-Palestinian activist
New video shows the arrest of Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by Immigrations and Custom Enforcement agents.
I-80 sinkhole repairs will take 2 more months, New Jersey officials say
I-80 eastbound in Wharton, New Jersey will remain closed for two more months to repair sinkhole damage, state transportation officials say.
Nearly 100 arrested in Trump Tower protest over Mahmoud Khalil's detention
The NYPD said nearly 100 people were arrested Thursday after a group of protesters entered Trump Tower in New York City to support Mahmoud Khalil.
2,000 fired prison guards won't be hired by New York again, Hochul says
More than 2,000 New York prison guards who were fired for participating in an illegal wildcat strike won't be able to get another job with the state, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Protests grow over Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist's arrest
A judge is slamming the brakes on the Trump administration's attempt to deport a pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University's 2024 student encampment protests.
L.I. brush fires accidentally sparked by people making s'mores, officials say
An attempt to make s'mores accidentally sparked the massive brush fires that impacted the East End of Long Island, Suffolk County police said Monday.
New York fires 2,000 prison guards, declares strike over
New York fired more than 2,000 prison guards Monday for failing to return to work after a strike that crippled the state's correctional system, but still declared the illegal work stoppage over.
$400 million of Columbia's funding canceled by Trump administration
The Trump administration moved Friday to cancel $400 million in grants to and federal contracts with Columbia University, citing antisemitic incidents on campus.
25 charged in assault, contraband crackdown at Brooklyn detention center
Federal officials charged 25 people in a dozen cases involving alleged smuggling and violence at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center.
Police officer who pulled Justin Timberlake over named officer of the year
The officer who arrested Justin Timberlake on suspicion of DWI was named Sag Harbor's Officer of the Year.
Arrests follow Pro-Palestinian demonstration in Barnard College library
About 10 people were taken into police custody Wednesday after the NYPD cleared out a student protest at Barnard College after an apparent bomb threat.
Adams testifies there was no quid pro quo at congressional hearing
The criminal case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams took center stage during his testimony about sanctuary cities in Washington, D.C.