1 dead after LIRR train hits taxi on Long Island
A taxi driver was killed Tuesday after his vehicle was struck by a Long Island Rail Road train in Manorville.
New York state will ban realistic active shooter drills in schools
New York state is banning realistic active shooter drills in schools after parents, activists and lawmakers expressed concerns that they traumatize children and normalize violence.
Listeria outbreak sickens at least 12 in New York
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
Police detective shot while serving warrant in Rahway, N.J.
A police detective was shot Wednesday night while serving a warrant in Rahway, New Jersey.
Potential explosive device found outside NYC police station house
A potential explosive device was found outside a Harlem police station house Wednesday afternoon.
Suspect arrested in deadly May 9 hit-and-run in Brooklyn
Police have made an arrest in a Brooklyn hit-and-run that left a 71-year-old woman dead and her daughter injured back on May 9.
Driver fleeing police in Essex County, N.J. dies after crashing vehicle
A driver who was fleeing police in Essex County, New Jersey, died after crashing into several other vehicles Tuesday.
Menendez to resign on Aug. 20 after conviction on bribery charges
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
At least 7 in New York sickened in listeria outbreak linked to deli meats
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
When NJ Transit riders can expect a return to regular service
NJ Transit says regular weekend schedules will be in effect beginning Saturday, and regular weekday service will resume Monday.
Grand Central's Main Concourse reopens. Protesters take to NYC streets
Grand Central Terminal's Main Concourse has reopened to the public. It was temporarily closed Thursday afternoon in response to reports of planned protests.
Sen. Bob Menendez refutes reports he's resigning
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
Alleged extremist group leader accused of planning to poison kids in NYC
The alleged leader of a violent extremist group plotted to poison children and minorities in New York City, authorities said Tuesday.
FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh stepping down
Kavanagh told the mayor's office it was time for her to move on, but she will stay on until a new FDNY commissioner is ready to take the reins.
18-year-old N.J. man accused in plot to sabotage PSE&G substations
An 18-year-old New Jersey man is accused in a plot to sabotage PSE&G substations.