Two United Airlines planes touched at LaGuardia Airport without injuries; United is addressing passenger travel disruptions and investigating the incident.

The Queens council races include a battle between incumbent Vickie Paladino and challenger Benjamin Chou, and a race between Holden staffers Phil Wong and Alicia Vaichunas, reflecting local and broader political themes.

NY Attorney General's investigation found Suffolk County Police's fatal use of force on Emilson Ordoñez-Banegas likely justified, with a final report pending.

Michael Johnson was convicted of sex trafficking and related charges after operating out of the Sayville Motor Lodge on Long Island; he faces 15 years to a life sentence.

Governor Kathy Hochul has approved $135 million for New York's water infrastructure, aiding local governments in improving water quality and replacing lead pipes, with some funds stemming from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Marcin Pieciak pleaded guilty to the first-degree manslaughter of his girlfriend, Sarah McNally, at a Maspeth tavern, with sentencing set for November 21.

A former Rikers Island correction officer is charged with grand larceny for filing false medical treatment documents to justify sick leave, totaling $11,200.78 in stolen wages.

Daveanand Budhai is indicted on manslaughter and other charges for a hit-and-run, causing the death of a highway worker in September on Nassau Expressway.

A Hazardous Weather Outlook and wind advisory have been issued for New York City and nearby regions, warning of strong west winds and gusts up to 47 mph.

Frontier Airlines Flight 3546 from Puerto Rico to JFK declared an in-flight emergency due to engine issues, causing significant delays and a temporary ground stop at JFK.

A caregiver, Amanda Fraser, is charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing an elderly woman, Wendy Wilson, and trying to crash into her home in Massapequa.

The federal shutdown is delaying heating assistance applications in NY, affecting low-income families in need of the HEAP program, with a postponed start date now set for November 17.

The City Council approved rezoning in southeast Queens that will bring 27,000 new homes to Jamaica and Long Island City, aiming to boost affordable housing and create jobs, despite some community opposition over displacement concerns.