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New York ranks near bottom nationally for state, local tax burden

Taxes remain a top concern for Long Islanders who say the rising cost of living is making it harder to afford staying in the region.

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Lawrence man pleads not guilty in crossbow attack against his sister

Sedhom allegedly told investigators he had been planning to "get rid of her" after the two had been fighting over the temperature in the house.

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Fire burns through apartment complex under construction in Long Branch

Firefighters are active on Broadway in Long Branch as a fire burns through an apartment complex under construction.

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Convicted killer sent back to jail after parole violation

Robert McCain, 65, was sentenced in March to six months in jail in Peekskill City Court.

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Convicted killer sent back to jail after parole violation

Robert McCain, 65, was sentenced in March to six months in jail in Peekskill City Court.

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Abandoned sailboat removed after months on the Sea Girt beach

The 30‑foot Catalina, called The Alestrom, became stranded last September after its captain left Staten Island bound for Cocoa Beach and was pushed off course by a storm.

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NFL won't punish Giants co-owner despite Epstein ties

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league reviewed information tied to the documents and found no basis for discipline of Steve Tisch under the personal conduct policy.

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Top plants for Easter and Passover

These classic Easter and Passover plants may need a little extra attention this year because the holidays are falling earlier than usual.

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Man faces federal terrorism charges in pipe bomb case

It stems from a suspected explosive device found outside a White Plains apartment on Monday.

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Charges dismissed against school employee accused in student incident

Merceus was charged in December with obstructing the breathing of a disabled student at Shrub Oak International School in Yorktown.

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Closing arguments begin in murder trial of NYPD detective

Guy Rivera is standing trial, accused of shooting and killing Detective Jonathan Diller during a traffic stop two years ago in Queens.

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Owning a pet may soon give you a break on your taxes

A bill being worked on by the New York State Assembly would create a tax credit for the money spent on pets.

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Drone technology helps catch gunman in East New York

Officials say the drone was deployed after police received a report about a dispute involving a firearm along Vandalia Avenue on March 18.

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Kids ride e-bikes recklessly in Long Island traffic

Trauma cases involving e-bikes and e-scooters increased by more than 900% at Stony Brook University's Children's Hospital between 2023 and 2025.

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Family, friends gather to honor teenager fatally shot

Police sources said Coleman was shot in the chest while with teenage friends inside a bedroom at the Sheepshead Bay Houses on Avenue X.

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Measles virus found in New Jersey wastewater

State health officials say the sample was collected on March 20.

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No arrests made after 9-year-old boy shot, injured in Brownsville

The incident happened around 6 p.m. outside 391 Bristol St., part of the Marcus Garvey Apartments. A police search is underway for three people.

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Brooklyn man goes viral after airport interview

News 12 caught up with Chris Scali again after he arrived in the Bahamas to talk about his sudden rise to social media stardom.

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Teen shot in face at Ocean County Mall

Initial information indicated a teenage boy may have been shot, but police have not confirmed that detail.

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American Airlines flight lands safely after blown tire reported

An American Airlines spokesperson said emergency crews were initially called in, but once the plane was on the ground the situation was determined to be a non‑emergency.

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Police make arrest in homicide of 33‑year‑old Lisa Grier

Police say that around 4 p.m. on March 21, officers responded to a welfare check at 324 East 4th St.

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Former federal employee caught taking bribes from undercover officer

According to the DA's investigation, Brianna Hassett was working as an office assistant in late Jan. 2025 when, working together with her husband, took a bribe and falsified an application for a home improvement license.

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Police shut down trio of smoke shops

Nassau County police have shut down a trio of smoke shops for allegedly selling illegal vapes and kratom. The arrests come just weeks after the Nassau County legislature, bi-partisanly, passed a bill banning the sale and distribution of ...

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Teen stabbed multiple times in Hackensack

Police said the teen was stabbed around 3 p.m. at Central Avenue and Union Street by several suspects.

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Travelers left in dark as TSA wait time displays disappear

As New York airports contend with a shortage of TSA agents and the recent deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport, security wait-time information has been removed from airport websites.

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Postmaster General warns of postage cut backs

Postmaster General David Steiner told a House oversight committee recently the problem is its universal service obligation.

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Long lines at JFK as immigration officers begin airport support

At Terminal 8, lines were already stretching through the terminal early in the morning, even as the area outside appeared calm.

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Kingsbridge day care owner describes frantic rescue during fire

Maria Capellan says close to a dozen children were inside the day care on West 234th Street when flames broke out next door, quickly filling the space with thick, black smoke.

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One-in-a-million yellow cardinal stuns Ocean County family

A rare pigment mutation turned a familiar Northern Cardinal bright yellow, as a Manchester Township couple enjoys daily visits from the backyard guest.

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East Tremont community outraged after garden demolished by NYC Parks

On Friday, Libran showed News 12 the area that was once filled with leaves, trees and a casita — a structure resembling a Puerto Rican home that had been a staple in the community.

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