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NYPD to maintain heightened visibility at Jewish institutions after Michigan attack

The NYPD says its heightened visibility around prominent Jewish religious and cultural locations citywide will continue after the attack at Temple Israel in Michigan.

Ernie Anastos, legendary NYC news anchor, dies at 82

Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.

St. John's hammers Providence early, cruises into Big East semis

Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points as No. 13 St. John's opened the defense of last year's Big East Tournament​ title with an 85-72 win over Providence in the quarterfinals Thursday.

Tourist sues NYC taqueria over spicy salsa, says it burned his tongue

A judge has rejected a lawsuit a German tourist filed against Los Tacos No. 1 taqueria in Times Square over its spicy salsa.

Suspect in Detroit-area synagogue attack is dead, officials say

A suspect in an attack on a synagogue in the Detroit area is dead after ramming a vehicle into the building and being confronted by synagogue security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.

NYPD looking for suspects who allegedly stole $50k worth of Lululemon clothes

The NYPD is looking for three suspects who allegedly stole more than $50,000 worth of clothes from Lululemon and Alo stores in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Jones Beach to host events celebrating America's 250th anniversary

Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.

Mom who gave birth after kidney failure reunites with Long Island hospital staff

A Long Island woman is reuniting with the NYU Langone medical team that helped deliver her baby after she suffered from kidney failure.

Gov. Sherrill takes ceremonial first train ride over new Portal North Bridge

Gov. Mikie Sherrill hosted a ceremonial first train ride across the Portal North Bridge​, designed to replace the trouble-plagued, 116-year-old Portal Bridge​ that long caused delays for commuters.

Queens husband, 74, accused of dismembering wife, 33, after remains found separately

A Queens man is accused of killing his wife after her remains were found in two separate locations, months apart.

3 arrested in 2023 shooting death of 16-year-old Queens girl

Three men were arrested Wednesday in connection to the 2023 shooting death of a teenage girl in Queens.

War in Iran leaves NYC-area oil companies dealing with nervous customers

The war in Iran​ means sticker shock for consumers who buy oil for heat and hot water. The average cost of heating oil in New York is 11% higher than a year ago.​

Brutal rape, murder on Long Island solved after 52 years, police say

A chilling cold case that goes back 52 years has been solved on Long Island, police say. DNA technology linked a former Oceanside sanitation worker to Barbara Waldman's 1974 murder.

Jersey City, Newark to host FIFA World Cup fan festival events

Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets.