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A raccoon stopped play for almost two minutes in the Philadelphia Union MLS game on Wednesday, prompting a battle of wit and skill with the Subaru Park staff.

Chris Kreider scored three goals in the third period as the Rangers erased a two-goal deficit in Game 6 of their second-round series.

Police in Sparta, New Jersey, are warning about bears after an attack that killed a dog. It was the second bear attack in less than a week, with the other incident leaving a dog injured. Police are cautioning pet owners to stay alert and keep their eyes open. NBC New York’s Gaby Acevedo reports.

An election more than 1,500 miles away is making a big impact in NYC. There are more than 100 polling places throughout the five boroughs where citizens of the Dominican Republic can vote in Sunday’s presidential election. Here’s what to know. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.

Greg Cergol reporting on Suffolk County’s call for water conservation. 

After serving 23 years in prison for murder, a man from Brooklyn has been proven innocent. The district attorney said it was a case of misidentification, and the real culprit of the deadly shooting from 1995 implicated himself on secret recordings. NBC New York’s Melissa Colorado reports.

An assistant principal at a Queens high school was accused of inappropriately touching a student and showing her pornography, and according to police, he even threatened to fail his 15-year-old victim. The educator was arrested at John Adams High School on Wednesday and faces multiple charges. NBC New York’s Myles Miller reports.

A mental health counselor who is also a university instructor has been criminally charged with sex abuse, and now his alleged victim is sharing her painful story.

Michael Cohen was back on the stand in former President Trump’s hush money trial. The defense, once again, hammered at Cohen’s credibility and his previous lies under oath. Cohen is a key prosecution witness, with first-hand knowledge of the alleged hush-money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. NBC New Y...

A Jersey Shore landmark with a legendary past is on the verge of a revival. Memories in Margate was owned for five decades by a renowned radio DJ and dance host who died early in 2024. Now, new owners are almost ready to reopen the club following a major facelift. Ted Greenberg reports.

Spring cleaning often involves fixing up a few items around the house. But before hiring a home improvement contractor, there are a few things to know first. Here are some tips. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.

A man was stuck and killed by a garbage truck that was going in reverse down a street in Manhattan, according to police.

Two NYPD police officers were indicted on multiple sexual abuse charges stemming from an incident involving a heavily intoxicated woman who could barely stand up on her own after a night out in the Bronx, according to the district attorney.