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Ted Greenberg reporting on an NJ surfer’s rescue becoming a teaching tool for lifeguards. 

Sarah Wallace reporting on a new battle between Spotswood Police Chief and Mayor. 

Greg Cergol reporting on the debate over the impact of cell phone ban in schools on Long Island. 

Pei-Sze Cheng reporting on Long Island high school students registering to vote. 

Two people snuck onto an empty train at a Queens subway station and briefly operated it before crashing, according to police, leaving the locomotive damaged.

Football requires grit, heart and determination — and in New Jersey, one college athlete using his skills on the field and to help his community. NBC New York’s Adam Harding reports.

As federal investigations loom over City Hall, Mayor Eric Adams said flatly on Tuesday that he’s done nothing wrong and is following the law. The mayor appeared testy at times during a 77-minute-long news conference, the first time fielding as many sensitive questions since his top lawyer quit over the weekend. NBC New York’s Melissa Ru...

A Long Island man admitted to stabbing his wife to death in the backyard of their home, in front of the couple’s teenage son, according to prosecutors.

Police have identified the 61-year-old driver shot by a teenager while he was behind the wheel on Monday. That man ended up hitting a pedestrian and then a building. NBC New York’s Gaby Acevedo reports.

Investigators revealed more about the salacious parties thrown by Combs that leave him facing decades in prison. The music industry giant pleaded not guilty to the charges against him, even as prosecutors alleged Combs used his media empire as a criminal enterprise to commit crimes like arson, kidnapping, bribery and forced labor. NBC New York&#821...

Amid swirling allegations, federal investigations and resignations, NYC Mayor Eric Adams said his team has remained focused and has not allowed the growing ethical storm to be a distraction. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.

A New Jersey borough is taking aim at its deer and coyote population, partnering with bowhunters to kill the wild animals. A similar plan had been on pause until now, and this time, neighbors have said the deal was done without their knowledge, leading to growing pushback. NBC New York’s Adam Harding reports.

Paying off student loans can be a major challenge, especially when it feels like the price of everything seemingly continues to climb. Then there’s the case of one woman in New Jersey who said she got a bill for a loan she says she never took out. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.