Vanessa Williams to return to Miss America after 3 decades
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Three decades after she gave up the crown amid a nude photo scandal, Vanessa Williams is returning to the Miss America pageant.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Three decades after she gave up the crown amid a nude photo scandal, Vanessa Williams is returning to the Miss America pageant.
NYC mayor greets pupils on 1st day of school
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is kicking off the school year with visits to schools in all five boroughs.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is kicking off the school year with visits to schools in all five boroughs.
Artifacts removed after Sandy return to Ellis Island
NEW YORK (AP) — Artifacts that were removed from the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration after Superstorm Sandy are being returned following completion of a $39 million infrastructure project.
NEW YORK (AP) — Artifacts that were removed from the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration after Superstorm Sandy are being returned following completion of a $39 million infrastructure project.
Gas prices drop in New Jersey
Gas prices continue to plummet across the Garden State, with prices at some stations dipping well below $2 per gallon.
Gas prices continue to plummet across the Garden State, with prices at some stations dipping well below $2 per gallon.
Shipping company owner gets prison term for fraud scheme
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The owner of a New Jersey freight shipping company is headed to prison for his role in a fraud scheme.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The owner of a New Jersey freight shipping company is headed to prison for his role in a fraud scheme.
Atlantic City's hidden gem
In Atlantic City, New Jersey, Boardwalk Hall isn’t just where this year’s Miss America Pageant is, it’s also the home of a hidden gem, the world’s largest pipe organ.
In Atlantic City, New Jersey, Boardwalk Hall isn’t just where this year’s Miss America Pageant is, it’s also the home of a hidden gem, the world’s largest pipe organ.
Bus terminal gate changes for New York, New Jersey commuters
NEW YORK (AP) — About one-third of weekday commuters are now using new gates at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey bus terminal in Manhattan, the nation's busiest bus terminal.
NEW YORK (AP) — About one-third of weekday commuters are now using new gates at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey bus terminal in Manhattan, the nation's busiest bus terminal.
Naked lady busted for prostitution
A topless Times Square street performer and her manager get busted by the NYPD for reportedly offering oral sex and drugs to undercover cops.
A topless Times Square street performer and her manager get busted by the NYPD for reportedly offering oral sex and drugs to undercover cops.
Closed church has pop-up pope
Jessica Bede was a lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church on New York City's Upper East Side until it closed recently along with 33 other churches as the New York Archdiocese merged parishes.
Jessica Bede was a lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church on New York City's Upper East Side until it closed recently along with 33 other churches as the New York Archdiocese merged parishes.
Kangaroo kicks
As fall rolls in everyone wants to don the latest fashion trend for back to school and into the new season.
As fall rolls in everyone wants to don the latest fashion trend for back to school and into the new season.
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Actor tries to rescue neighbor in Manhattan high-rise fire
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Dylan Baker tried to rescue an elderly neighbor before escaping a high-rise apartment fire in Manhattan.
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Dylan Baker tried to rescue an elderly neighbor before escaping a high-rise apartment fire in Manhattan.
Port Authority spends $1.75M on lawyers in bridge case
WOODLAND PARK, N.J. (AP) — Public records show the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has spent $1.75 million on lawyers to defend the agency during an investigation into whether it was wrong to use toll money to fix New Jersey roads.
WOODLAND PARK, N.J. (AP) — Public records show the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has spent $1.75 million on lawyers to defend the agency during an investigation into whether it was wrong to use toll money to fix New Jersey roads.
5 Rutgers football players suspended after criminal charges
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — Five Rutgers football players have been suspended from the team after one was charged in a home invasion and four others were charged with assaulting a group of people in New Brunswick in April.
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — Five Rutgers football players have been suspended from the team after one was charged in a home invasion and four others were charged with assaulting a group of people in New Brunswick in April.
Lobstering in Long Island Sound
Lobster fishermen in New York and Connecticut are gearing up for another government-mandated closure in Long Island Sound.
Lobster fishermen in New York and Connecticut are gearing up for another government-mandated closure in Long Island Sound.
Pope visit this month presents unprecedented security issues
NEW YORK (AP) — Those planning security for the New York City leg of the upcoming United States visit of Pope Francis have circled Sept. 25 on their calendars as the perfect storm.
NEW YORK (AP) — Those planning security for the New York City leg of the upcoming United States visit of Pope Francis have circled Sept. 25 on their calendars as the perfect storm.
The last B-24 liberator in the sky
According to the Collings Foundation, Witchcraft is the last air-worthy B-24 liberator in the world and it has landed in Trenton, New Jersey.
According to the Collings Foundation, Witchcraft is the last air-worthy B-24 liberator in the world and it has landed in Trenton, New Jersey.
Sidewalk art exhibit uses maps as canvases
Ivan Ortiz and Mark Alequin -- aka Tev1 -- aren't hard to find if you know where to look.
Ivan Ortiz and Mark Alequin -- aka Tev1 -- aren't hard to find if you know where to look.
5 minor injuries in Brooklyn house fire
NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say a house fire in Brooklyn that burned for over two hours has been brought under control.
NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say a house fire in Brooklyn that burned for over two hours has been brought under control.