Widow of FDNY Lieutenant Challenges Denial of WTC Death Benefit
The widow of a retired FDNY lieutenant has filed suit challenging the New York City Fire Pension Fund’s refusal to treat her husband’s death as a World Trade Center line-of-duty death. Aline Ward filed an Article 78 petition in New York County Supreme Court naming the New York...
Op-Ed: Hudson County’s 4th District is missing a strong rep for commissioner
In an editorial, independent 4th District Hudson County commissioner candidate Dr. Aaron Weiner lays out why he believes this area has been missing a strong representative at the county level. District 4, you should be aware of this: Hudson County raised its tax levy on Jersey City residents by 14.42%...
2 Deadly Crashes Involving Farm Tractors Reported in Georgia, New York
Two separate crashes involving farm tractors resulted in fatalities in Georgia and New York this week — one a collision with a train and another involving an SUV. In Lee County, Georgia, 38-year-old Jose Aguilar of Montezuma was killed Wednesday evening after the tractor he was driving was struck by a Norfolk Southern
Flash flooding traps drivers and prompts water rescues across Newark
Flooding was reported in several parts of the city as storms dumped enough rain to overwhelm roadways and drainage systems.
Who Is Conor Anderson? Missing Colorado Man Found Dead in Nashville
The 31-year-old flew into Nashville for a work conference. His last known sighting was captured on police bodycam.
New York man arrested with nearly 400 pounds of khat at Dulles International Airport
A New York man was taken into custody at Dulles after CBP found nearly 400 pounds of khat, a stimulant-like substance, in his luggage. A New York man was taken into custody at Dulles after CBP found nearly 400 pounds of khat, a stimulant-like substance, in his luggage.
Rainfall amounts across the tri-state region after a stormy night
NEW YORK (PIX11) — It was a wild afternoon and evening of severe weather across the tri-state region. There were numerous reports of flooding on area roadways and in the subways. Tornado warnings were even issued by the National Weather Service for Queens and Nassau County. The National Weather Service provided a list
Long Island neighborhood on edge after dog attacks
A Long Island neighborhood is rattled after multiple dog attacks. NBC New York’s Greg Cergol spoke with one of the victims.
Angela Yee Day offers free music, haircuts and backpacks in Brooklyn
Radio host and entrepreneur Angela Yee joins Good Day New York to preview the seventh annual Angela Yee Day community block party. The free event is Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at the Barclays Center concourse, with live music, local vendors, community resources, free haircuts and braiding, backpacks and more.
Man Ejected From Car In 4-Vehicle Parkway Crash In Union Twp: NJSP
A 35-year-old Newark man was ejected from his vehicle during a four-car crash on the Garden State Parkway in Union County on Thursday, Aug. 20. At 6:05 a.m., the Newark man was operating a Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicle south on the Garden State Parkway in Union Township when he lost directional co…
