Boat capsizes near Liberty Island, killing mother and baby; operator charged

A 22-foot speedboat capsized near Liberty Island on Saturday night, leaving a mother and her 5-month-old daughter dead. Twelve other passengers were rescued from New York Harbor.

Spotted lanternflies are spreading. A bipartisan bill aims to fight back

A bipartisan group of senators wants to make spotted lanternfly control a high-priority federal research initiative as the invasive pest continues spreading.

Man found guilty of terrorism in stabbing of novelist Salman Rushdie

A 28-year-old man faces sentencing later this year for stabbing author Salman Rushdie on stage during a 2022 speaking engagement.

Flood threat lingers in New York, Long Island after storms hit DC, Philly and New Jersey

Heavy rain and flooding are affecting the Northeast, with New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia and the D.C. region all seeing impacts before the storm shifts toward New England.

France vs. England Bronze Final preview: Will stars play in third-place game?

France and England missed the World Cup Final, but one more match remains. The Bronze Final brings two heavyweight teams, several Golden Boot contenders and real rotation questions to Miami.

Woman accused of slapping driver in McDonald's drive-thru for taking too long

A New York woman is facing a harassment charge after police say she became impatient in a McDonald's drive-thru and allegedly slapped the driver of the vehicle in front of her.

Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show

Justin Bieber is joining the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, adding another major name to a lineup that already includes Madonna, Shakira and BTS.

Brazil, Norway round of 16 preview: World Cup knockout clash in New York New Jersey Stadium

Brazil and Norway are bringing World Cup knockout soccer to East Rutherford, where Erling Haaland and Norway will try to pull off a major upset against one of the tournament’s biggest powers.

Germany vs Ecuador preview: Ecuador’s World Cup survival on the line in NYC, NJ

Germany faces Ecuador at New York New Jersey Stadium in a Group E World Cup match with major stakes for Ecuador and a local connection for fans across New York and New Jersey.

12-year-old describes chaos on stalled Adventureland coaster: 'Snapping, crying, screaming'

A Friday night at an amusement park turned into a terrifying ordeal for several riders when a roller coaster malfunctioned at Adventureland on Long Island, leaving passengers stranded sideways in the air.

France vs. Senegal brings World Cup heavyweight clash to New York New Jersey Stadium

France and Senegal meet Tuesday at New York New Jersey Stadium in a Group I World Cup match expected to bring major crowds, transit demand and traffic impacts across the NYC area.

Trump booed by Madison Square Garden crowd in NBA Finals

President Donald Trump, a longtime Knicks fan, was loudly booed during the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.

5 people stabbed inside Manhattan’s Penn Station, suspect in custody

Five people were injured Sunday evening in a mass stabbing in a New Jersey Transit waiting area inside Penn Station, authorities said.