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Developing: 4-Alarm Fire Tears Through Passaic Buildings Several families have been placed after a four-alarm fire raced through at least two buildings in Passaic on Wednesday night. Nov 14, 2013

Authorities: Thief Targets Women Working At Medical Offices A thief has been preying on women who work at medical offices in New Jersey. Nov 13, 2013

'Kai The Hitchhiker' Indicted In New Jersey On Murder Charge Caleb McGillvary, 25, could face a life sentence if he's convicted. A county grand jury handed up the indictment Wednesday. Nov 13, 2013

Court Hearing Held For Jets, Patriots Fans Involved MetLife Stadium Brawl Lawyers for the four football fans allegedly involved in the incident appeared before a Municipal Court judge. Noticeably absent were the defendants themselves, who were excused from the first appearance. Nov 13, 2013

Car Crashes Into New Jersey Trader Joe's, Pins Employee An out-of-control car jumped a curb just outside a Trader Joe's supermarket in Westwood, pinning an employee between the vehicle and shopping cart racks. Nov 13, 2013

Study: Disconnect From Technology To Turn Up Spark In Relationship A recent study by Brigham Young University found too much technology can cause problems with your love life. Nov 13, 2013

FBI: Confessed Serial Killer Might Be Behind Hackensack Woman's Disappearance Israel Keyes was arrested in Alaska in March 2012 and admitted to investigators that he kidnapped and murdered victims across the country in 2001. Nov 13, 2013

'Obamacare' Enrollment Numbers Far Below White House Projections The Obama administration revealed Wednesday that fewer than 27,000 people signed up for private health insurance last month under the Affordable Care Act in the 36 states relying on a problem-filled federal website. Nov 13, 2013

Rutgers University Bus Driver Claims He Was Fired For Praying For Disabled Student Rutgers University students are rallying around a popular bus driver who claims he was fired after praying for God to heal a wheelchair-bound passenger. Nov 13, 2013

Tri-State Area Gets Early Taste Of Winter There will be plenty of sunshine in the afternoon, but it'll continue to be cold and windy. Temperatures are expected to reach 38 degrees, but the wind will make it feel like its in the 20s. Nov 13, 2013

Mickey Mantle's Family Donates $40,000 To Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund Mantle's son, Dan, says the donation is a way for the family to provide direct assistance to former neighbors and the victims of Superstorm Sandy. Nov 13, 2013

Codey Calls For Ban On Texting While At Red Lights In New Jersey The former governor said that texting behind the wheel, even at a red light, is dangerous. Nov 13, 2013

Jersey City To Sue Port Authority Over Unpaid Property Taxes Mayor Steven Fulop accused the Port Authority of using outdated or nonexistent agreements to avoid paying millions of dollars per year on properties it owns in the city. Nov 12, 2013

Aid Trickling Into Hard-Hit Areas In Philippines Desperately needed food, water and medical aid are only trickling into this city that took the worst blow from Typhoon Haiyan. Nov 12, 2013

New Jersey 5-Year-Old Sets U.S. Half-Marathon Record The kindergartner from Jackson loves running so much that he trains five days a week with his mother. Nov 12, 2013

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First Alert Weather Tornado watch, gusty winds in the forecast as Debby's remnants arrive - Team coverage A tornado watch has been issued for parts of New York and New Jersey, as the remnants of Debby arrive in our area today. We team coverage with the latest storm track and live radar. 2H ago 08:19

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Subway air pollution disproportionately impacts lower income commuters, study says New research by NYU shows how subway air pollution is disproportionately impacting millions of New York City's lower-income commuters. updated 0M ago

Squatter arrested after fire at Brooklyn apartment building, landlord says A squatter was arrested Thursday after a fire broke out at a Brooklyn apartment building, the landlord said. 12H ago

Tornado watch for parts of New York, New Jersey from Debby's remnants A tornado watch has been issued for parts of New York and New Jersey, as the remnants of Debby arrive in our area today. See the latest storm track and live radar. updated 19M ago

Brooklyn man accused of throwing lit firework into van in road rage attack A Brooklyn man is facing charges after he allegedly threw a lit firework into a Verizon utility work van in January, injuring two people. 15H ago

Flooding issues continue to plague NYCHA residents in Williamsburg Residents of one Brooklyn NYCHA building say they've been dealing with plumbing problems for more than a year. 17H ago

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Map shows Debby's storm track as it approaches N.Y., N.J. and beyond The remnants of Debby make a pass just off to our northwest late in the day on Friday. The First Alert Weather team has issued a Red Alert for most of the day. 12H ago

Cleanup after flooding, fallen trees reported across NYC and New Jersey Powerful storms took down trees and flooded busy roadways across NYC and New Jersey, and more is on the way as the remnants of Debby move north. Aug 7

Steady rain rolls out of NYC area overnight Thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flooding to New York City and the surrounding area Tuesday. Aug 6

NYC weather looks hot and humid with threat of thunderstorms New York and New Jersey will continue to see hot and humid weather this week, along with the chance of thunderstorms. Plus, we're tracking Hurricane Debby. Aug 5

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75-year-old N.J. woman drugged, robbed of thousands of dollars A 75-year-old woman in New Jersey said she was drugged, then robbed of thousands of dollars. 12H ago

Heavy rain, storms across Tri-State Area cause flooding, more disruptions Heavy rain and storms caused flooding, event cancellations and more disruptions around the Tri-State Area Tuesday. Aug 6

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Frustrated drivers hope overhaul of LIE Exit 53 brings needed relief Exit 53 of the Long Island Expressway is being overhauled. Thousands of drivers have to maneuver around the service road and through neighborhood streets. It's an overwhelmed area in need of relief. Aug 7

Long Island woman gets probation in death of anti-gang activist The woman who pleaded guilty to fatally running over the mother of an MS-13 gang victim on Long Island was sentenced Tuesday. Aug 6

Steady rain rolls out of NYC area overnight Thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flooding to New York City and the surrounding area Tuesday. Aug 6

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Bodycam video from Trump rally shows officer spotting gunman on roof One of the videos released from the Trump rally shows the moment when a Butler Township Police officer is hoisted onto the roof where the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, had taken position. 16H ago

MTA Access-A-Ride user makes case for improvements New York's congestion pricing pause may be saving drivers money, but it means commuters with disabilities have to wait longer for improvements to the paratransit system. 17H ago

Trump proposes three debates against Harris Former President Donald Trump proposed three debates against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris on three different networks. 16H ago

U.S. charges Pakistani with murder-for-hire plot against U.S. officials A Pakistani national with ties to the Iranian government has been arrested and charged with plotting a murder-for-hire scheme targeting U.S. government officials and politicians. Aug 7

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her VP running mate Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz, the popular two-term governor of Minnesota, as her VP running mate, selecting a Midwestern Democrat to join her on the ticket. Aug 6

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Jersey Shore beach possibly contaminated with arsenic Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said. Aug 5

Harry and Meghan launch initiative to address dangers of online harm The Duke and duch*ess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation. Aug 4

Listeria outbreak, Boar's Head recall on minds of local business owners The USDA has expanded the recall of some Boar's Head deli meats over concerns of a link to a deadly listeria outbreak. Jul 31

Chocolate lovers may want to limit their consumption, researchers say Portion control is key, say researchers in examining levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in cocoa-laden products. Jul 31

How does long COVID affect Black, brown patients? Mount Sinai joins study Mount Sinai is now part of a national research team studying long COVID in Black and brown patients. Jul 30

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NYC street renamed for Jimi Hendrix A street in New York City's Greenwich Village is now named after Jimi Hendrix. 7H ago

Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled over alleged terrorist plot Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area. Aug 7

Mariah Carey's 2024 Christmas Time tour is coming to N.Y. and N.J. Mariah Carey will end her 2024 Christmas Time tour with three stops in the Tri-State Area this December. Aug 2

Justin Timberlake's license suspended after Long Island DWI arrest Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island. Aug 2

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Adell hits bases-clearing double as Angels post win over Yankees Jo Adell hit a bases-clearing double with two outs in a six-run fifth inning, Tyler Anderson retired Aaron Judge three times in six strong innings pitched and the Los Angeles Angels withstood rainy conditions for a 9-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday night. 12H ago

Alonso homers twice, knocks in 3 to lead Mets to victory over Rockies Pete Alonso hit two home runs, David Peterson gave up one earned run across five innings and the New York Mets rolled past the Colorado Rockies 9-1 on Thursday to wrap up a three-game series. 16H ago

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone sets world record in 400-meter hurdles final Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of the U.S. and Femke Bol of the Netherlands went head-to-head at the 2024 Olympics in the third matchup between this generation's two top female hurdlers. 20H ago

Francisco Lindor breaks tie with 2-run single in 9th to push Mets past Rockies Francisco Lindor hit a tie-breaking, two-run single in the ninth inning, Jesse Winker had three hits, and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Wednesday night. Aug 7

Yankees top Angels to open doubleheader before falling in second game Zach Neto hit his first career grand slam in a six-run second inning off rookie Will Warren and drove in a career-high six runs as the Los Angeles Angels beat the New York Yankees 8-2 for a doubleheader split on Wednesday night. Aug 7

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Flooding issues continue to plague NYCHA residents in Williamsburg Residents of one Brooklyn NYCHA building say they've been dealing with plumbing problems for more than a year. 17H ago

Tenants outraged over chronic elevator malfunctions at Queens high-rise Tenants in a Queens high-rise say faulty elevators have been an inconvenience for years, and now they say it has become dangerous. 18H ago

Bodegas in NYC are getting federal funds for crime prevention Five federally-funded initiatives aim to combat crime against bodegas in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx. Aug 5

A historic NYC cemetery is trying to combat climate change One of the largest cemeteries in New York City has completed a major project to deal with storm water runoff. Aug 6

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Photos: Thousands flood NYC streets for Israel Day on Fifth Parade Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade. Jun 2 15 photos

PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River. Mar 26 16 photos

50th Annual Village Halloween Parade The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT." Oct 31, 2023 18 photos

Flooding leaves parts of New York City underwater As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood. Sep 29, 2023 15 photos

Photos: Crowd turns chaotic during Union Square giveaway Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. Aug 4, 2023 24 photos

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