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Woman found with ‘samurai sword' in her carry-on bag at LaGuardia Airport, TSA says

A woman who was traveling out of New York City’s LaGuardia Airport on Monday was found to be carrying a “samurai sword” in her carry-on bag, according to officials.

Captain pleads guilty in Hudson River capsize that killed 7-year-old boy, aunt

Two men have been arrested for allegedly causing the deaths of a 7-year-old boy and his aunt when the boat their group had chartered for a Hudson River tour capsized in 2022, throwing more than a doze...

Father also arrested in death of malnourished NYC boy

The father of a 4-year-old boy found dead in his Harlem apartment, apparently malnourished, has now been arrested in the case, hours after the mother was charged, according to police and law enforceme...

Winter Village returns to Bryant Park — ahead of Halloween!

Forget about spooky season! A winter staple will soon return to the city — ahead of Halloween! Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park will kick off the 2024-2025 season Oct. 25. The belov...

Adams reelection campaign reaches fundraising maximum to compete in Democratic primary: Sources

New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ reelection campaign says it is effectively done fundraising for now – but not becausehehas been indicted. Campaign sources tell NBC New York they believe Adams’ 2025 campaign for mayor hasmaxed out – having reached the $8 million spending cap to compete in the Democratic primary in June. ...

Today is NJ's last day to register to vote: Here's what you need to know

With Election Day right around the corner, Oct. 7 marks the deadline for voter registration in a number of key states including Georgia, Ohio, Montana and Texas, among others. But, what about the tri-state area? New York, New Jersey and Connecticut residents can breathe a sigh of relief if they haven’t registered to vote yet, because they sti...

Girl, 9, hurt as glass balcony panel falls 7 stories in Queens

A glass panel from a seventh-floor balcony in Queens suddenly plunged to the sidewalk Monday, injuring a 9-year-old girl and a 45-year-old man, authorities say. Firefighters responded to the Beech Avenue building in Flushing around 6 p.m. for a report of an unstable facade. They encountered the two victims, both of whom were taken to a hospital wit...

The Nightmare Before Christmas hits the NYBG

The creative team behind Tim Burton’s Labyrinth and the producers behind Broadway’s Hamilton teamed up to make a one-of-a-kind light trail inspired by the beloved film.

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How many Hail Mary's does Aaron Rodgers have? Jets star throws another

New York Jets star Aaron Rodgers completed another Hail Mary, this time vs. the Buffalo Bills. Here’s how many he’s thrown.

Boy playing with friend in NJ backyard dies after tree falls on him

A child playing with a friend in a backyard died after a tree fell in a New Jersey backyard Monday afternoon, Lawrence Township police said.

Here's what you need to know about early voting in New York state

Residents of New York state who are registered to vote have the chance to vote early in the 2024 general election. Early voting in New York state begins nine days prior to Election Day, which is Nov. 5 this year, according to the state Board of Elections. Early voting is done in person. Early voting in New York state begins…

Mark Vientos hits grand slam to lead Mets over Dodgers in Game 2 of NLCS

Home runs by Mark Vientos and Francisco Lindor helped the Mets even the NLCS at 1-1, with the series now shifting to New York.

‘Leave it alone!': Long Island homeowner has car stolen while he pleaded with thieves

Phil Rine has little hope he will ever see his beloved 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat again. Last Sunday, while he was home watching television, two thieves stole his car right from his drivewayin Deer Park, New York. Ring camera video shows one person breaking the passenger window, climbing into the car through that window, and putting the ca...

NYC man sentenced for stabbing another whose girlfriend refused his advances

A Queens man was sentenced to years behind bars for stabbing another man whose girlfriend refused his advances, the local district attorney said. Rahlik Pinnock, 35 and of Jamaica, Queens, pleaded guilty on Sept. 25 to assault in the first degree before being sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison followed by five years of supervision post-releas...

Bronx VA nurse sentenced for stealing paraplegic vet's credit card to buy herself things

A former nursing assistant at a Bronx Veterans Affairs hospital was sentenced after stealing the credit card of a paraplegic veteran and using it to buy herself hundreds of dollars’ worth of food deliveries, shoes and other items, according to the Bronx district attorney.

Who is Ray Davis? Meet the Bills rookie running back replacing James Cook

Ray Davis replaced James Cook as the Buffalo Bills’ starting running back. Here’s what to know about the rookie.

200 arrested at pro-Palestinian Wall Street protest against Israel's attacks

Police arrested several protests Monday morning amid a large demonstration calling out the United States’ participation in Israel attacks on Gaza.