A nonhazardous oil spill from an underground cable in Mill River, Long Island led to PSEG Long Island's swift containment and cleanup efforts, with local wildlife and residents impacted.

Target opened a new store in Astoria, Queens, with another planned for Bridgehampton, NY. Store director Faye Cardoso, a 25-year employee, leads the Astoria opening that has created local jobs.

A woman hijacked an idle N train in Queens for a one-stop joyride, the latest in a series of similar incidents involving unauthorized use of subway trains in New York City. No injuries or damage were reported.

Nassau County's only gay nightclub, Halo, closed less than two years after opening due to financial issues, including delays in getting a liquor license.

New York's Governor Hochul announced a partnership with onsemi for a $20 million semiconductor R&D facility at Stony Brook University to enhance tech and economic growth.

Members of the "Euro 380" gang in Brooklyn have been indicted on charges of racketeering and firearm-related murder, with additional accusations of armed robberies, assaults, and fentanyl distribution.

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny days and potential evening showers in New York, with minor temperature and wind variations across boroughs.

Ex-NYPD officer Christopher Terranova was sentenced to 40 years for sex crimes involving minors, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York.

Connie Francis, famous for "Pretty Little Baby," died at 87. Despite personal struggles, she remained a versatile singer and a beloved figure to fans.

A man is critically injured after a metal necklace pulled him into an MRI machine at Nassau Open MRI in Westbury; police say it appears to be an accident.

Felony assaults on senior citizens in New York City have risen by 125% since 2017, with experts suggesting the pandemic's social impact and a breakdown in trust as possible factors.

Attorney General James and officials from 19 states sue the Trump administration for allegedly unlawfully cutting FEMA’s BRIC program funding, risking infrastructure projects meant to protect against natural disasters.

MS-13 member Kevin Cuevas Del Cid pleaded guilty to the 2016 murders of Kerin Pineda and Javier Castillo in Nassau County, reflecting the gang's extreme violence.