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FILE- Rapper Daniel Hernandez, known as Tekashi 6ix9ine, performs during the Philipp Plein women’s 2019 Spring-Summer collection, unveiled during the Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, Sept. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File)

Crime and Courts 1 min 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 lenie...

Wildfires 2 hours ago

NJ will issue a drought warning. Mandatory water restrictions could come next
Brooklyn 4 hours ago

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

nyc weather 6 hours ago

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-st...
Crime and Courts 5 hours ago

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 ...
Wildfires 2 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...
Wildfires 3 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 Californ...

Donald Trump 7 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 new trial —...
Coney Island 19 hours ago

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 24 hours ago

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 10 hours ago

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 10 hours ago

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...
New York Nov 11

Former NY House member paralyzed in fall from horse at polo tournament

Former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm is paralyzed from the chest down after being thrown from a horse during a polo tournament.
Brooklyn 20 hours ago

Dad, daughter found dead on kitchen floor of Brooklyn home with throats slit: Sources

A father and daughter were found dead with their throats slit inside a Brooklyn home over the weekend, law enforcement sources say. 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 family had lived in the home for more than 30 y...
Veterans Day Nov 11

Are banks open today on Veterans Day 2024?: Here's what's open and closed on Nov. 11

Veterans Day falls on Monday, Nov. 11 2024 as the nation pauses to honor our country’s heroes. Veterans Day is a federal holiday and many parts of the government, both federal and local will be closed. But what else is open and closed on this holiday? Are banks open today on Veterans Day? Banks will generally be closed on Veterans…...
Commuter Alert Nov 11

Deadly crash closes eastbound Long Island Expressway in Melville

All eastbound lanes of the Long Island Expressway were closed Monday morning as police investigated a deadly pre-dawn crash, according to Suffolk County police. Officials had closed down LIE lanes in Melville at Broadhollow Road due to their investigation. The crash happened at around 5 a.m., police said. The lanes were closed throughout the mornin...
Donald Trump Nov 11

Will Trump's hush money conviction stand? A judge will rule on the president-elect's immunity claim

A Manhattan judge is poised to decide whether to uphold the hush money verdict or dismiss it because of a U.S. Supreme Court decision in July that gave presidents broad immunity from criminal prosecution.
Veterans Nov 11

Is Veterans Day a federal holiday?: Here's what to know

Veterans Day is a day to honor all who served the United States of America in the military and to thank the heroes for their service to the country. Some businesses are open on the holiday while others close. So is Veterans Day considered a federal holiday? The answer is yes, Veterans Day is a federal holiday and one of…
Transit 21 mins ago

Amtrak service suspended between NY Penn Station and New Haven after fire near tracks

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.

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