Suspect charged in fatal J train stabbing released from jail
Citing several factors, the judge did not go for the DA's request to keep him in jail on $100,000 bail.
Woodbridge man struck by lightning, saved by police officer
Dramatic video shows the moment a bolt fires down and strikes Eric Baumgartner at Iselin Middle School on Wednesday.
Global warming could increase cases of deadly bacteria in oysters
Health officials say Vibrio vulnificus, a rare bacteria, killed a man after he ate raw oysters from a seafood stand in Missouri.
SALGA helps South Asian LGBTQIA+ community find support and strength
Two New Yorkers who identify as queer shared their inspiring stories after SALGA helped them come out to their families.
Daniel Penny says Jordan Neely threatened to kill subway riders
Penny said he was acting in self-defense while Jordan Neely made threats and acted erratically on the train.
1 firefighter, 4 others hurt in Bronx apartment building fire
More than 44 families were left without a home, but many said they were just grateful there was no loss of life.
What to know about tick bites linked to life-threatening red meat allergy
More time outdoors can mean a higher danger of tick bites — including the risk of a tick-borne illness that causes an allergy to red meat called alpha-gal syndrome.
N.J. moms write book about journey parents face with special needs children
Jess Quarello of Short Hills and Taryn Lagonigro of Caldwell hope to inspire and provide compassion.
Rally held calling for government to take over Rikers Island
It comes after the controversial death of Joshua Valles, a 31-year-old who was being held there.
NYPD: 1-month-old severely injured in Bruckner Expressway crash
A 1-month-old girl suffered severe injuries after a sideswiped SUV flipped several times.
New report accuses Neighborhood Safety Teams of unlawful stop and frisk
Among the findings: more than 97% of the people stopped by NST officers were Black or Hispanic.
Bicyclist critically injured in Queens hit-and-run
Police say the driver of a Nissan Pathfinder struck a 24-year-old man on a bike, then kept going.
Death of Rikers Island detainee Joshua Valles raises more concerns
Joshua Valles's sudden hospitalization was highlighted in a recent report by a court-appointed monitor.
Questions surround death of Rikers Island detainee Joshua Valles
Valles' hospitalization was highlighted in a report raising concerns about safety and transparency at Rikers Island.
New York considers granting children of slain officers lifetime pension
NYPD Det. Miosotis Familia's oldest daughter took on the role of raising her younger siblings after their mother's murder. But because of a legal loophole, they've been denied lifetime benefits which are typically given to the families of fallen officers.