'Bridgegate' sentences handed down

Two former aides to Gov. Chris Christie were sentenced to prison Wednesday for their role in a political revenge plot involving traffic jams at the country's busiest bridge, a scandal that sank the Republican's presidential aspirations.

Wild turkey crashes through windshield

A New Jersey family traveling through northern Indiana got a shock when a 30-pound turkey crashed through their vehicle's windshield.  

Invisible flame burning birds over NJ landfill

 An invisible flame from burning waste at a landfill is seriously injuring birds that fly through it, raising concern from environmental activists in New Jersey.

Hazardous material incident at LaGuardia Airport

Three minor injuries were reported in Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport Wednesday morning due to a hazardous material situation.

Is adopting a cat to hunt rats animal abuse?

Martin Feinen has lived in an apartment in the East Village for three years and he says the rat problem in the neighborhood has gotten out of control.

More homeless camps in New Jersey

You may remember the tent city in the woods near Lakewood, New Jersey, where about 100 homeless people lived for years before the camp was shut down in 2014.

Rival arrested; posted pic of Fetty Wap chain: Report

Rapper Fetty Wap reportedly had a chain and cash snatched in his hometown of Patterson, New Jersey early Sunday morning before a shooting broke out injuring three people.

Double-amputee veteran becomes Suffolk County cop

After completing 29 weeks of rigorous training at the Suffolk County Police Academy, dozens of men and women are now officially Suffolk County police officers. Among them is Matias Ferreira, a Marine combat veteran. The 28-year-old is one of the country's first double amputees to serve as a fully active police officer.

Melee in court in case tied to 'Real Housewives' guest

A melee broke out Friday at a hearing for a pair charged in the deaths of two men found in a burning car owned by a woman who often appears on "Real Housewives of New Jersey."

Minor derailment causes commuter chaos in New York City

A minor derailment Friday morning at New York Penn Station caused major service disruptions and cancelations on NJ Transit trains and Long Island Rail Road the rest of the day.

New commander brings extra awareness to missing DC children

Many of them seem to be part of a revolving door of runaways, but Dickerson is vowing to treat each and every case with the same attention. And it doesn't stop once a child is found.

2 bodies found in burned car of 'Housewives' star

The car of Kim De Paola, one of the stars on the reality TV series, 'Real Housewives of New Jersey,' was reportedly found burned with two bodies inside over the weekend.

Suspicious device found in bag at bus terminal

A Jersey City man was arrested after Port Authority Police say a briefcase he left unattended in a deli at the Port Authority Bus Terminal contained items that could have been used to make a stun grenade.

Dad dies shoveling snow on Staten Island

A 47-year-old man who was reportedly shoveling snow for his parents on Staten Island died of an apparent heart attack during Tuesday’s storm, according to the NY Daily News.

State trooper dies of 9/11 related illness

The state police announced that Trooper Brian S. Falb died on Monday.  In a statement, the department said that Trooper Falb passed away from an illness stemming from his assignment at the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001.

Students, parents worried after racist social media post surfaces

Aliyah Mickens is one of many North Cobb High School students offended by the social media post that has gone viral in the days since it was posted days March 9.

Police arrest man accused of repeatedly walking naked on school property

Teachers at a private school in unincorporated Decatur are breathing a sigh of relief after the arrest of a man accused of  frequently walking around naked on their campus. DeKalb Police arrested Agin Hameed, 39, Friday after a teacher called officers from the Kilombo Academic and Cultural Institute on Columbia Drive. The K-8 private school is housed inside the Hillside Presbyterian...

NYC Public Schools open Wednesday, March 15

All New York City Public Schools will be open Wednesday, March 15, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced.