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New Yorkers relieved as plea deal for 9/11 defendants is withdrawn
New York lawmakers and loved ones of 9/11 victims expressed relief Saturday after a controversial plea deal for the alleged mastermind of the terror attacks was withdrawn.
Dramatic video shows swimmer rescued in Queens after beaches close
Dramatic video captures the rescue of a swimmer in distress at Rockaway Beach. Authorities say it happened Thursday just before 7 p.m. - an hour after beaches closed for swimming.
Video shows fatal chain-reaction crash in East Harlem
A man was killed when he was struck by a vehicle as he was walking on the side of the road in East Harlem on Monday afternoon.
What to know about Breaking, the new Olympics sensation
A form of dancing known as Breaking is breaking down barriers at the Paris Olympics.
New bus routes planned for Queens. Maps show proposed changes.
New bus routes are coming to Queens, and riders have a chance to weigh in on the plan tonight. Here's why it's facing pushback.
Brooklyn family found dead in apartment, relative in custody
NYPD took a 24-year-old man into custody after he allegedly stabbed and killed two women and two young children in their Brooklyn apartment.
Some customers left scrambling as NYC businesses are impacted by Microsoft outage
New York City businesses are feeling some impacts from the outage impacting Microsoft computers. Many banks, restaurants and cafes had to make adjustments due to the situation.
Man with machete shot by police in the Bronx, NYPD says
New York City police say officers shot a man who was wielding a machete late Wednesday night in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx.
Mother charged with abandoning newborn baby in Chelsea
A New York City doorman helped rescue an abandoned newborn baby he found on the street in Chelsea early Thursday morning.
Teen sisters die after being pulled from Coney Island water
Two teenage sisters pulled from the water in Coney Island have been pronounced dead.
Long Island child burns down 2 homes with fireworks, police say
A Long Island man is accused of giving 4th of July fireworks to an 11-year-old, sparking a fire that spread to his neighbor's home in Levittown.
Long Island beachgoers contend with crowds and closures
People from across the Tri-State Area have been flocking to the beaches to beat the heat and humidity. Several beaches in our area had already hit capacity by midday.
LIRR running more service, but dealing with more delays, report shows
The Long Island Rail Road has been running more service than ever, but it has also been dealing with more delays, a new report shows.
Recent drownings at Rockaway Beach in Queens prompt calls for change
Local leaders are calling for change after two teens died of apparent drownings at Rockaway Beach in Queens recently.
Driver charged with DWI in deadly Long Island nail salon crash, police say
Long Island police said Steven Schwally, 64, was drunk and speeding when he crashed an SUV into a nail salon Friday, killing an off-duty NYPD officer and three other people.