A driver was arrested after their car was hit by a LIRR train in Central Islip, facing multiple charges including DWI. The collision caused delays, but no train passengers were injured.

"Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin is NYC libraries' most popular book of 2024, followed by Emily Henry's and Rebecca Yarros' novels.

A Chinese resident was sentenced to two years in U.S. prison for conspiring to steal trade secrets from an American EV company to reproduce a unique battery technology.

Texas sues a NY doctor for mailing abortion pills to a Texas resident, challenging New York's shield laws designed to protect abortion providers post-Roe v. Wade.

NY Attorney General Letitia James warns against price gouging during a Western New York snowstorm emergency, urging reports of inflated pricing of essential goods.

The federal government is sending drone-detecting radar to New Jersey to investigate mysterious drone sightings, amid local officials' calls for action and public concern.

NYC is closing 25 migrant shelters, including Floyd Bennett Field, due to a decline in asylum seekers, citing effective management and new border policies.

Mount Vernon schools may close due to low enrollment and high repair costs, with parents and staff expressing concern over the impact on the community and education.

NYC sold four winning Powerball tickets; one won $100,000 and three won $50,000 each. Locations include the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn. The jackpot is now at $260 million.

Bronx residents face hazardous living conditions, with one building lacking heat and elevator service, and another suffering from a collapse and looting, leading tenants to sue landlords over longstanding neglect and safety issues.

New York City has started the construction of Etihad Park, the first soccer-specific and fully-electric stadium, with the aim to transform NYC into a top soccer destination.

Atahualpa Rodriguez pleaded guilty to firebombing a Queens apartment building, resulting in injuries and damage, with a plea deal suggesting a prison term of five to twenty years.

17-year-old Connor Kasin died unexpectedly during a charity hockey game, deeply affecting his Long Island community.