A 12-year-old boy in Medford escaped a burglar through a window and called the police, leading to the arrest of 53-year-old Christian Garcia for burglary.

A Long Island resident won a $13.9 million New York LOTTO jackpot, with the ticket sold at Lovely Cards and Gifts. Additional, smaller prizes were also won, and winners must claim prizes with proper identification.

New York City faces a winter storm watch with potential snowfall of 4-8 inches disrupting post-Christmas calm from Friday afternoon through Saturday, compounded by strong winds and cold temperatures.

A fire engulfed a cabana at Silver Gull Beach Club, Queens, early Wednesday, with no injuries reported. Firefighters battled the three-alarm blaze with an exterior attack.

The NYPD is searching for a suspect in a $5,000 phone theft from a Queens Cricket wireless store; a female employee was assaulted during the incident.

A Kings Park man, Brian Blackford, faces charges for robbing two banks and possessing cocaine, with a potential 3.5 to 7 years in prison per top count.

New Yorkers expect chilly and volatile weather, including snow and rain, as NWS issues a hazardous weather outlook for the city and surrounding regions.

Thieves stole $50,000 worth of toys from the nonprofit Toys of Hope in Long Island, meant for underprivileged children. The community is rallying to replace them.

A Queens family disputes the NYPD's account of their son's fatal shooting, arguing against the claim he charged at officers with a box cutter. They demand transparency and an investigation.

Gov. Kathy Hochul selected Heatherwood Communities to develop mixed-income housing on derelict state land in East Farmingdale, aiming to provide 495 residential units.

New York area is expecting a mix of rain and snow with less than one inch of snow accumulation and mild temperatures, as per the National Weather Service.

New York's minimum wage will increase to $17 in NYC and $16 elsewhere on January 1, 2026, as part of a series of planned hikes with future adjustments tied to inflation.

The NYC medical examiner's office is launching a free genetic testing program for relatives of sudden death victims to prevent inherited disease deaths.