ACS would have to finally cough up critical records for city probers under newly passed bill
The city’s embattled child-welfare agency would have to cough up critical records to city probers so they could finally properly probe tragic cases involving kids, according to a newly passed Albany bill. The tentative legislation, which Gov. Kathy Hochul has until the end of the year to approve or veto, would clear “s
After Two Decades in Montclair, Jackie’s Grillette Begins New Chapter Monday Morning
A Montclair staple is entering a new chapter. Jackie’s Grillette will open its expanded Valley Road home Monday, June 15, at 8 a.m., after nearly two decades at its original location. The newly rebranded Jackie’s — they have dropped “Grillette” from the name — will welcome customers at 612...
Bear sighting at Bloomfield Park surprises residents, prompts police warning
Some residents told News 12 they noticed the park seemed quieter than usual before learning about the bear sighting. Others said they were concerned after finding out the animal had been seen in an area where bears are not commonly spotted.
NYC issues weather alert for severe thunderstorms, damaging winds Sunday into Monday
NYC Emergency Management, with the National Weather Service, issued a Sunday alert warning of severe thunderstorms and damaging winds across the five boroughs from Sunday afternoon into early Monday. The highest risk window is expected between roughly 4 p.m. and 2 a.m. Monday. Residents are urged to monitor alerts thro
Rikers investigations leader’s return sets up battle with correction officers’ union
The union celebrated Sarena Townsend's ouster four years ago. Now she's back in an expanded role under the jail system's court-appointed manager. [ more › ]
Elementary School Crime Boss Leaves New York Mom Speechless: ‘His Supply And Demand Game...
A New York mom says she had no idea she was unknowingly funding a full-blown schoolyard operation until a routine phone call exposed everything she thought she knew about her elementary-aged son. At first, nothing seemed unusual. Each week during their Costco trips, her son would carefully select an increasingly specif
Late-Night Prospect Park Shooting Leaves 44-Year-Old Brooklyn Man Dead
A 44-year-old man was fatally shot late Saturday night just outside 101 Lincoln Road, near Prospect Park in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens section of Brooklyn. Officers found him with multiple gunshot wounds, and he was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been reported, and police s
Puerto Rican Day Parade marches through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colors
APTOPIX New York Puerto Rican Day Parade Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. New Yorkers who weren't partied out after the Knicks championship found another excuse to celebrate on Sunday as the National Puerto Rican Day Parade marched through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colors. Tens o
Horrifying clip shows mother and two children run over by 18-wheeler, leaving boy stuck...
Witnesses reported hearing a blood-curdling scream before the mom stood up with blood in her hair
Plane Crashes Into New York’s East River, Two Rescued
Two men were rescued after their plane crashed directly into New York's East River. The pilot described the incident as a "freak accident." Emergency crews scrambled to rescue two passengers of a seaplane that crashed into New York's East River. According to The Sheffield Press, the wild incident happened on the mornin
