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4 great white sharks detected near NY, NJ beaches in recent weeks Marine experts said the great white sharks are making their annual migration from the Florida Keys to the northeast. May 29, 2023

Memorial Day Weekend mass exodus begins as residents flee Tri-State Area Area airports saw their usual crowds and highways filled up with cars as people took off on vacation. May 26, 2023

Lamont wants Arizona Coyotes to move to Hartford Connecticut hasn't had an NHL team since the Hartford Whalers left for North Carolina in 1997. May 20, 2023

United ending service at Westchester County Airport on July 1 The airline said a shortage of planes and pilots forced its hand, but there's no shortage of passengers. May 19, 2023

Police: 10-year-old shot in the face by gel pellet gun It happened as the boy was walking home from his bus stop in Middletown, Connecticut this week. May 19, 2023

Where does NYC rank on the best places to live in the U.S.? U.S. News and World Report has released its annual list of the best places to live in the country. May 18, 2023

First Alert Weather: Summer feel for Friday Temperatures spike Friday with highs in the mid 80s - a summer feel. May 12, 2023

Injury during women's lacrosse game sparks safety concerns Doctors say a hit split Taylor Everson's kidney in half and left her with severe internal bleeding. May 11, 2023

Tick-borne illness causing red meat allergy on rise locally The tick-borne illness, known as alpha-gal syndrome, causes an allergy to red meat and dairy. May 9, 2023

Local royal fans excited for King Charles III's coronation One Connecticut woman traveled all the way to London for the occasion. May 5, 2023

Owl recovering after flying into grill of car in Connecticut Weston police officers responded and were able to free the bird from the vehicle. Apr 28, 2023

Stew Leonard Sr., founder of grocery store chain, dies at 93 Leonard died at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan after a brief illness. Apr 27, 2023

Police report: Kids killed in Hutch crash spotted possibly panhandling The report says they may have been trying to raise cash for a youth team, but no evidence of the team has been found. Apr 23, 2023

Conn. State Police ID truck driver killed in fiery I-95 crash Officials said the truck spilled about 2,200 gallons of home heating oil, some of which flowed into the Thames River. Apr 22, 2023

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Timberlake's lawyer claims singer wasn't intoxicated when arrested for DWI In a statement provided to CBS New York, Justin Timberlake's attorney claimed police made "a number of very significant errors in this case" and "we are confident that this charge will be dismissed." 11H ago

Listeria outbreak sickens at least 12 in New York At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat. 1H ago

How NYPD K-9 teams are helping to keep the Paris Olympics safe A specialized New York City Police Department K-9 team is in Paris for the Summer Olympics to help with security. 13H ago

How the Harlem-based "Ready, Willing and Able" program is changing lives The Harlem-based program the Doe Fund held a graduation ceremony this week for nearly 100 men who have overcome a variety of challenges through the "Ready, Willing and Able" program. 14H ago

Westchester home values in uncharted territory The median price of a single-family home in Westchester County, New York has topped $1 million for the first time. 14H ago

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Dozens of Tri-State athletes competing in 2024 Paris Olympics The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area. 11H ago

One more day of humid, cloudy weather around NYC The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow. Jul 25

Humid stretch with pop-up storms continues around NYC area Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner. Jul 24

NYC forecast calls for rain over next 24 hours. Map shows where. NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday. Jul 23

Kamala Harris nets support from top Tri-State Area Democrats Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side. Jul 22

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Listeria outbreak sickens at least 12 in New York At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat. 1H ago

Fair Lawn, N.J. strip mall fire leaves businesses in ruins A fire burned through a strip mall overnight in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and severely damaged businesses. 16H ago

Suspect in custody after detective shot in Rahway, New Jersey A 20-year-old suspect is in custody after he allegedly shot a Perth Amboy police detective in Rahway, New Jersey. Jul 25

One more day of humid, cloudy weather around NYC The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow. Jul 25

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Listeria outbreak sickens at least 12 in New York At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat. 1H ago

Billy Joel's legendary run at Madison Square Garden comes to an end Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. Jul 26

8 years later, fight continues to get "Kyra's Law" passed in N.Y. Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks. Jul 23

What to know about 2024 New York Jets training camp The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey. Jul 23

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Trump meets with Netanyahu as Israeli leader wraps up U.S. trip Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. 18H ago

Obama endorses Harris, solidifying Democratic support The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November. Jul 26

Traffic safety advocates celebrate DOT's plans to improve Atlantic Avenue Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. Jul 25

Biden says Gaza cease-fire deal close after meeting Netanyahu The president and vice president pressured Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a cease-fire deal for Gaza, but the truce talks may have suffered a new blow. Jul 26

Biden says nothing can get in way of saving democracy, including "personal ambition" President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years. Jul 24

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Listeria outbreak sickens at least 12 in New York At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat. 1H ago

Boar's Head recalls liverwurst across the U.S. over listeria risk Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats. 15H ago

Bodegas vs. Supermarkets: The cost of convenience in NYC New Yorkers in communities without easy access to supermarkets must decide what's more valuable? Time or money. Jul 25

New York state's Medical Indemnity Fund is running out of money State records show the fund is facing a projected shortfall of $3 billion, and that shortfall is impacting the children. Jul 23

At least 7 in New York sickened in listeria outbreak linked to deli meats At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats. Jul 20

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Billy Joel's legendary run at Madison Square Garden comes to an end Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. Jul 26

Meet Team USA's Olympic athletes for the 2024 Paris Games Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics. Jul 25

Billy Joel is taking his final bow at MSG. How to get tickets. Billy Joel performs the last concert of his MSG residency Thursday in NYC. See how to get tickets, and how much they're going to cost you. Jul 25

Bruce Springsteen on the poetry of his classic album "Nebraska" An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices. Jul 21

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Red Sox overcome Judge's 470-foot homer to beat Yankees Masataka Yoshida hit a tiebreaking two-run single off Clay Holmes in a three-run eighth inning, and the Boston Red Sox overcame Aaron Judge's 470-foot home run to beat the reeling New York Yankees 9-7. 10H ago

Mets move past Braves in NL wild card race The New York Mets moved past the Braves for the top NL wild card berth, beating Atlanta 8-4 on Friday night behind J.D. Martinez's grand slam in a seven-run third inning but losing Kodai Senga to another injury in his season debut. 10H ago

Jets All-Pro Sauce Gardner says he's taken up golf to combat stress From footballs to fairways and pickoffs to putts – a Jets superstar recently revealed the surprising way he's coping with the mental side of pro-football. 13H ago

How NYPD K-9 teams are helping to keep the Paris Olympics safe A specialized New York City Police Department K-9 team is in Paris for the Summer Olympics to help with security. 13H ago

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Espaillat hosts 3rd Annual Harlem River environmental boat tour Elected local, state and federal leaders looked at the health of the Harlem River and its surrounding communities Friday as Congressman Adriano Espaillat hosted his third annual boat tour. 15H ago

Bronx food pantry struggling to keep food cool and keep up with demand A Bronx food pantry says it's serving more people than ever before, but it's in dire need of basic equipment to run the operation. Jul 26

Traffic safety advocates celebrate DOT's plans to improve Atlantic Avenue Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. Jul 25

MTA's bus route redesign meets pushback in Queens The bus is the talk of a South Ozone Park neighborhood after the MTA's public hearing on Wednesday. Jul 25

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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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