Trump to name Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as DC's top federal prosecutor
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital after abandoning his first pick for the job.
Flood watch in effect as heavy rain threatens NYC through Friday night
A flood watch is now in effect for the New York City region through late Friday night as a prolonged period of rain raises the risk for flash flooding, especially in low-lying and poor-drainage areas.
Disney World trip leaves Florida dad stunned after $1,400 price tag for day at theme park
A Florida father is speaking out after a one-day visit to Orlando's Walt Disney World with his wife and three children cost nearly $1,400 — a price he says may not be worth it.
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after storming Columbia Univ. library
At least 75 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested Wednesday after they stormed Columbia University's Butler Library.
EXCLUSIVE | 'Long Island Wise Guy' reveals secret identity — kind of
He’s one of Long Island’s biggest social media sensations—known as the Long Island Wise Guy—but his identity has remained a secret… until now.
Ohio man accused of killing deputy denied bond as chaos disrupts packed courtroom
A judge ordered Rodney Hinton Jr., who is charged with aggravated murder, held without bond until his trial.
EXCLUSIVE: Autism center abuse whistleblower says there are other victims
The whistleblower who revealed the abuse of patients at the Anderson Center for Autism is speaking out for the first time, sharing how widespread the abuse was and why he exposed the truth.
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! announces full 2025 summer lineup
The BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival has revealed the full 2025 lineup for its long-running summer music series at Prospect Park’s Lena Horne Bandshell.
3 former Memphis officers acquitted in beating death of Tyre Nichols
Three of the five Memphis officers who beat Tyre Nichols to death after he fled a traffic stop were acquitted on murder, assault, kidnapping and misconduct charges.
Idaho police: Truck crossed line before deadly van crash near Yellowstone
The pickup truck that collided with a tour van near Yellowstone National Park last week is to blame for the crash, which left seven people dead, according to police.
Kansas man allegedly stole 800-pound historic cannon for drug money: report
A Kansas man reportedly stole an 800-pound historic cannon from a local park for drug money, according to newly released court documents.
NY, NJ, CT: This state ranks No. 1 in U.S. education, report says
New Jersey was named No. 1 in the U.S. News & World Report's “Best Education" ranking for pre-K through 12th grade.
Florida woman killed by alligator while canoeing with husband at Lake Kissimmee: FWC
A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.
Idaho police say truck crossed line before causing deadly tour van collision near Yellowstone
The driver of the pickup truck and six tour van passengers died in the fiery collision.
Pit bulls in UWS attack allegedly killed dog months earlier in Central Park
New concerns are growing on Manhattan’s Upper West Side as residents say the same pair of pit bulls involved in a brutal attack on a chihuahua named Penny last weekend were also responsible for a deadly mauling in January.
Newark Airport latest: Air traffic controllers briefly lost contact with planes, union says
Hundreds of flights were either delayed or canceled between last week and the start of this week at Newark airport in NJ, and travel headaches were expected to continue on Tuesday.
Columbia University lays off 180 staff after Trump cuts $400M in federal funds
Columbia University is laying off nearly 180 staff members following President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel $400 million in federal funding over the school’s handling of pro-Palestinian protests.
NJ Transit strike 'likely,' pay talks fail
The state of negotiations between NJ Transit and the union representing 450 engineers who operate their trains is "not looking good."
NJ tornado warning; NYC braced for soggy week
The National Weather Service is forecasting several rounds of rain and thunderstorms across New York City through Friday.
North Carolina couple caught with enough fentanyl to kill 13,000: cops
Two people were arrested last week in North Carolina after deputies discovered a quantity of fentanyl large enough to "potentially kill 13,000 people," authorities said.