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A New York Police Department officer assigned to Brooklyn's 72nd Precinct was arraigned Wednesday on charges that he tried to convince someone he believed was a 16-year-old girl to strip naked during a video call. Christopher Torres Garcia, 36, was arrested in the Bronx earlier that day and released without bail follow

Woman tried to kidnap girl, 6, at Manhattan subway station: police

Two Brooklyn men who staged rear-end collisions on New York City highways for insurance money, […]

Some families in Elizabeth are watching ever storm carefully this summer, after having gotten slammed with flooding multiple times so far. Some work is underway to help with that, but it’s going to take some time. NBC New York’s Adam Harding reports.

Thousands Without Power as Strong Thunderstorms Sweep Across NJ — Gusty winds accompanying scattered thunderstorms caused widespread power outages across New Jersey Tuesday night, leaving more than 18,000 homes and businesses without electricity. According to NJ.com’s Power Outage Tracker, which tracks outage reports f

Two paintings stolen from New York galleries nearly 50 years ago have been returned to their rightful owners with help from a Connecticut auction house a pair of sharp eyes on Long Island. Shannon's Fine Art Auctioneers in Milford helped recover the Eastman Johnson paintings "Mary and Her Lamb" and...

A longtime breakfast and brunch favorite has suddenly cut its restaurant footprint in half. The closures affect two New York City locations, leaving just two restaurants still operating under the…

In a disturbing turn of events, a violent ex-convict has been apprehended following a chilling spree of double murders in New York City. Jesus Acosta, 31, found himself in the spotlight after being captured by the NYPD on Saturday, having been the subject of a massive manhunt led by both the FBI and local law enforceme

Jersey City has always lived in New York’s shadow, but its own famous names deserve attention. The city produced entertainers, musicians, athletes, public officials, and television favorites who reached national audiences. Some became household names, while others built long careers in sports, comedy, business, and pub

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (PIX11) — A person is facing multiple charges after stealing a vehicle while a toddler was inside, according to police. At around 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Tiauna Crump, 52, allegedly stole a vehicle while a 1-year-old girl was inside, authorities said. The incident occurred near Birch Street and Westch