Disney changes course on wrongful death lawsuit
Disney has now dropped its effort to get a wrongful death lawsuit dismissed over the fine print in its Disney+ streaming app. The company had previously said its terms include an arbitration clause.
Photos, video show extensive flood damage in Conn., New York
Photos show some of the damage residents and workers across the Tri-State Area now have to clean up after Sunday's historic flooding.
George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud, identity theft
Former congressman George Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December and indicted on 23 federal charges, reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.
Connecticut flooding kills at least 2 people, over 100 rescued
Two people were found dead in Oxford, Connecticut and over 100 were rescued from extreme flooding statewide.
Suffolk County under state of emergency due to flood damage
Suffolk County is under a State of Emergency Monday after Sunday night's powerful storm brought flooding and damage to parts of Long Island.
New York issues Mpox warning amid outbreak in Africa
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
NJ Transit offering free rides to all passengers this week
Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday a fare holiday on all NJ Transit rides, across all systems, this week.
Disney trying to get wrongful death lawsuit dismissed due to Disney+ terms
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is trying to have a man's wrongful death lawsuit dismissed because he signed up for Disney+ streaming years earlier.
Nassau County's controversial mask ban signed into law
Nassau County's controversial mask ban bill has been signed into law. County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the legislation Wednesday, making it a crime for anyone to wear a mask or face covering to hide their identity, except for health or religious reasons.
Newark police shoot man while investigating stolen SUV, prosecutors say
A man has been hospitalized after being shot by a Newark police officer Monday night.
Former Cornell University student sentenced for antisemitic threats
Prosecutors said Patrick Dai threatened to kill Jewish students and "shoot up" an on-campus kosher dining facility. He was sentenced to 21 months in prison.
WCBS 880 radio ending all-news programming after nearly 60 years
WCBS 880 is ending its run as an all-news radio station after nearly 60 years. It's the end of an era in local news in New York City.
Robert Tucker sworn in as new FDNY commissioner
New York City Mayor Eric Adams appointed Robert Tucker as the new FDNY commissioner, replacing Laura Kavanagh.
Connecticut joining IRS Direct File, free electronic tax filing system
Connecticut will join IRS Direct File for federal tax returns in the 2025 filing season, Gov. Ned Lamont and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced Friday. The idea behind IRS Direct File is to provide taxpayers with a free alternative to for-profit tax preparation services.
3 Columbia University administrators resign over controversial texts
Three Columbia University administrators who had been placed on leave over controversial texts they exchanged during an on-campus event about Jewish life at the school have resigned.