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Police on Long Island arrested a caretaker accused of beating a disabled woman and leaving the 83-year-old covered in bruises.

Lencia Kebede, a first-generation Ethiopian American from Los Angeles, spent five years touring with “Hamilton,” most recently in the role of Angelica Schuyler.

The lines are long for people trying to obtain their real IDs, and they’ll only get longer, with the deadline exactly two months away as of Friday. New York’s Department of Motor Vehicles wants to help you out. The deadline to start using the new form of identification is May 7. And the DMV will open 10 New York City…

Dozens of fire departments from around Long Island were dispatched to Westhampton on Saturday afternoon to help gain the upper hand on a massive brush fire seen from miles away. At least one firefighter suffered face burns. NBC New York’s Greg Cergol reports. 

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Saturday afternoon as dozens of fire departments responded to Long Island’s Pine Barrens to gain control of massive brush fires fueled by strong winds.

Losing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day — it also could harm your health. Darker mornings and more evening sun together knock out of whack a body clock that regulates when we’re drowsy and when we’re alert. Studies even show an uptick in heart...

Police took five people into custody, including the 14-year-old who was charged with murder.

The man who police say killed is ex-girlfriend from the Bronx and then stuffed her body in a suitcase is now in custody. NBC New York’s Chris Jose reports. 

A Newark police officer was killed and another officer suffered critical injuries in a shooting in New Jersey’s largest city Friday evening, according to the police union and officials. NBC New York’s Jessica Cunnington reports.