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Suffolk County 57 mins ago

Human remains found in sump on Long Island

Suffolk County police are investigating after human remains were found in a sump on Long Island. Officers responded Monday at 10:55 a.m. to reports of remains in a sump in Brentwood, police said. The ...

Decision 2024 47 seconds ago

Setting records: Here's how many people early voted in the tri-state
Jersey shore 6 hours ago

Butchered remains of dolphin found on Jersey Shore beach. Feds investigate

Decision 2024 57 mins ago

Working on Election Day? Here's what to know about getting time off to vote in NY

New York voters who don’t have “sufficient time to vote” can get time off to exercise their right to vote on Tuesday’s general election, according to a section of the New York State Election Law...
New York State Police 55 mins ago

Investigation launched into circumstances of NY trooper's Long Island shooting

Authorities have launched an internal investigation in the case of a New York State trooper who said he was shot by a suspect on Long Island’s Southern State Parkway last week, authorities said ...
Decision 2024 10 hours ago

What time do polls open and close on Election Day, and where do I vote?

There are only a few hours left to cast your vote for this year’s hotly-contested elections. More than a million people across the tri-state had already gone to the polls early to vote ahead of ...
NBA 7 hours ago

Pistons take subway to Nets game amid NYC Marathon traffic

With the New York City marathon shutting down streets across the five boroughs, the Pistons decided to take the subway to their game against the Nets.

Decision 2024 6 hours ago

When will we know presidential election results?

Election Day in the United States is now often considered Election Week, as each state follows its own rules and practices for counting ballots — not to mention the legal challenges — that can delay the results. But the truth is, nobody knows how long it will take for the winner to be announced this time. In 2020, The Associated…
Decision 2024 9 hours ago

What's open and closed on Election Day?

Election Day is nearly upon us. In a matter of hours, the final votes in the 2024 presidential election will be cast. It is not a federal holiday, however. Only five states, including New York, recognize Election Day as a public state holiday and mandate employers allow employees paid time off to vote. Another nine states, including New Jersey, rec...
Long Island 7 hours ago

NY street racers scatter from cops, crashing in fiery fashion amid escape

Illegal street racers stepped on the gas when police came to shut down their event on Long Island, but authorities said several of the drivers had to run on foot after crashing their rides. Two police officers were also involved in crashes, with each striking a pole during their response. Firefighters from Islip were dispatched around 2 a.m. Sunday...
Decision 2024 4 hours ago

Are banks open on Election Day? Is mail delivered? What's open, closed

Election Day is not a federal holiday, which means most banks will be open. Some local branches may close, though, so be sure to check a specific location before heading out. Here’s a list of what’s open and closed on Election Day. Only five states, including New York, recognize Election Day as a public state holiday and mandate em...
Bronx 8 hours ago

Smoke visible for miles from brush fire burning in the Bronx near expressway

Firefighters are working to put out a large brush fire in the Bronx, which sent smoke into the air that was visible for miles. Chopper 4 was over the scene of the fire, which was burning in a wooded area of Van Courtland Park, near the Major Deegan Expressway and not far from a number of homes in the area….
Manhattan 21 hours ago

Minivan driver running from NYPD stop mows down cyclist in Harlem: police

A blue minivan driver is wanted by police for allegedly mowing down a cyclist while fleeing a traffic stop in Harlem late Saturday night, according to the NYPD. Officers tried a traffic stop of the van at West 152nd Street and Broadway around 10:45 p.m. The NYPD said the driver was being stopped for a traffic violation, but instead the…...
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Nov 2

Crowds flock to tiny Mass. town to send off Rockefeller Christmas tree

The Norway spruce that will travel to New York City hails from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It was scheduled to be cut down Thursday and make the roughly 140-mile journey south, arriving Nov. 9 in midtown Manhattan.
FDNY Nov 2

Firefighter badly hurt after 40-foot fall at NYC building fire

A firefighter was badly injured Friday, not by the smoke or flames tearing through a Manhattan apartment building, but by a 40-foot fall. The Hamilton Heights building ignited around 2:30 p.m. and quickly shot to five alarms, triggering a massive response from the FDNY. Huge flames could be seen shooting out from apartment windows on multiple floor...
New York City Nov 3

NYC drought watch comes with ask for New Yorkers to conserve water

New Yorkers are being asked to “help conserve every drop possible” as city leaders issued a drought watch amid an historic dry spell across the region. Mayor Eric Adams and the city’s Department of Environmental Protection issued a drought watch on Saturday as part of an effort to conserve New York’s water resources. October...
Weather Nov 2

Red flag warnings in place as dry ground, gusty winds lead to extreme fire danger

The fire danger across parts of the tri-state area stands at an extreme level, prompting a red flag warning. The combination of extremely dry ground, low relative humidity and gusty wind creates the perfect environment for wildfires to start and spread quickly. We’ve been saying it for weeks: this has been an exceptionally dry Fall. September manag...
NYC Marathon Nov 3

Tamirat Tola and Hellen Obiri look to defend their NYC marathon titles

Defending New York City Marathon champion Tamirat Tola is hoping to join select company on Sunday. Tola, who is from Ethiopia, is trying to become only the second runner to win both an Olympic gold and the NYC marathon in the same year, equaling the feat accomplished by Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya in 2021. If Tola does win in New...
Nassau County Nov 1

Long Island pastor arrested, accused of sexual abuse: NCPD

A pastor at a Long Island church has been arrested over accusations he sexually abused an adult male victim, according to police. Nassau County police allege Thomas Moriarty, 62, who is a pastor at the Holy Spirit Church in New Hyde Park sexually abused a 22-year-old victim. The alleged incident occurred Oct. 26 at 12:30 a.m. in Oceanside. Moriarty...
New Jersey Nov 1

NJ man pleads guilty in smuggling scheme intended to aid Russia's war effort

A New Jersey man who was among seven people charged with smuggling electronic components to aid Russia’s war effort pleaded guilty Friday to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and other charges, authorities said.

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