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New Jersey 59 mins ago

NJ issues first drought warning since 2016. Limits on water could come next

With wildfires burning after its driest September and October ever, New Jersey will issue a drought warning, a step that could eventually lead to mandatory water restrictions if significant ...

Long Island 3 hours ago

Volunteer firefighter arrested in Long Island brush fire
Michelle Troconis 2 hours ago

Michelle Troconis to appear in court for hearing on contempt of court charge

Transit 4 hours ago

Amtrak likely suspended between NY Penn Station, New Haven through midday after fire

A fire that broke out near train tracks in the Bronx has led to all Amtrak service between NY Penn Station and New Haven getting suspended for the rest of Tuesday, according to the transit agency....
Donald Trump 4 hours ago

What happens to Donald Trump's felony conviction? 5 ways it could go

A New York judge says he’ll make a decision as early as next week on the future of Donald Trump’s hush money case.
Congestion pricing 15 hours ago

Congestion pricing could return soon, but at a lower price. Here's what it may cost

Gov. Kathy Hochul may resurrect the plan that she put on pause back in June, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be changes to the controversial toll
Daniel Penny 16 hours ago

Man who helped restrain Jordan Neely in NYC chokehold death wanted Daniel Penny to ‘let go'

A subway commuter who helped an ex-Marine restrain an agitated man aboard a Manhattan subway last year testified that he tried to convince the veteran to loosen his grip around the man’s neck....

Crime and Courts 21 hours ago

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine gets 45 days in prison for probation violations

Apologetic rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was sentenced Tuesday to 45 days in prison by a federal judge who said repeated violations of his probation after his cooperation against a violent gang won him leniency in a criminal case show that he doesn’t have sufficient respect for judicial system rules.
Wildfires 18 hours ago

NJ will issue a drought warning. Mandatory water restrictions could come next

With wildfires burning after its driest September and October ever, New Jersey will issue a drought warning, a step that could eventually lead to mandatory water restrictions if significant rain doesn’t fall soon. The state Department of Environmental Protection held an online hearing Tuesday on the conditions. But they would not an...
Brooklyn Nov 12

Arrest made in NYC throat slashings of dad, daughter found dead on kitchen floor

Authorities have made an arrest in the case of a father and daughter who were found dead with their throats slit inside a Brooklyn home over the weekend, police said Monday. The 91-year-old man and 66-year-old woman were discovered on the kitchen floor of the two-story family home in Cypress Hills on Sunday afternoon, according to police. The famil...
nyc weather Nov 12

Bundle up! Coldest air of the season moves into tri-state overnight

After record-setting warmth last week – t-shirts and shorts weather in the 80s for many – get ready to break out your winter jacket Tuesday night. Morning lows will be in the 20s and 30s in the tri-state area, with wind chills making it feel even colder. These will be the coldest temperatures of the season so far. We haven’t…
Crime and Courts Nov 12

Man accused of killing Gaudreau brothers in drunken crash appears in NJ court

The man accused of being drunk when his car struck and killed NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew as they biked near their South Jersey hometown the night before their sister’s wedding appeared in person in court Tuesday morning for a hearing.
Wildfires 18 hours ago

Wildfire threat remains extreme as rain continues to evade tri-state area

After meager rainfall Sunday night, we’re back to extreme fire danger in the tri-state area Tuesday. A red flag warning is in place for the New York City metro area, the Hudson Valley, Catskills, Connecticut and Long Island. Elsewhere, the fire danger remains very high. Check the latest weather alerts for your neighborhood. Unfortun...
Wildfires 5 hours ago

Fire crews battle NJ wildfires as state weighs water supply issue

New wildfires burned Tuesday across the Northeast, adding to a series of blazes that have come amid very dry weather and killed at least one person, while much larger fires raged in California and other western states. Heavy smoke led to poor air quality and health advisories for parts of New Jersey and New York, including New York City. ...
Donald Trump 18 hours ago

Ruling delayed on whether to scrap Trump's conviction in hush money case

A judge won’t decide Tuesday whether to undo President-elect Donald Trump’s conviction in his hush money case because of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. New York Judge Juan M. Merchan, who presided over Trump’s historic trial, had been scheduled to decide whether to toss out the jury verdict and order a n...
Coney Island Nov 11

Man's body found on Coney Island beach: Police

The body of a man was found on a Coney Island beach after washing ashore, according to police.
Storm Team 4 Nov 11

It finally rained over the weekend, but when will see rain again in the tri-state? Sadly, not soon

We finally got some measurable rain in the tri-state Sunday night, but it’s just not enough to alleviate our ongoing drought and wildfire threat. After an unprecedented dry stretch for much of the area, rainfall totals Sunday night were below a half inch area-wide and for most locations, below a quarter of an inch. And, unfortunately, there is no....
Holidays Nov 12

Lights Out!: Saks Fifth Avenue says no holiday light show this year

One of the most popular signs of the holidays in New York City is no more. Saks will not put on its typical light show on the building’s Fifth Avenue façade this holiday season, the company confirmed Monday to NBC New York. “For some time we have contemplated changing our approach. We will not be doing a light show this...
Eric Adams Nov 11

Mayor Adams requests earlier trial date so he can focus on reelection campaign

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is seeking to move up the start of his trial on corruption and bribery charges so he can focus on his campaign for reelection this spring.
Wildfires Nov 12

Jennings Creek Wildfire forces NJ town to postpone Veterans Day ceremony

The township of West Milford, New Jersey, will not have a Veterans Day celebration on Monday, as fire crews and first responders battle with the wildfires affecting the region, the local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter announced. Instead, the town will hold its Veterans Day ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 11 a.m. in Veterans Park. “Due to th...

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