Firefighters are warning against a viral internet challenge that has caused Tik Tok users to start fires with their cell phone chargers.

Current firefighter Jimmy Karlbon, an ex-chief of the Avenel Fire Department in New Jersey, is not the only hero in his family — his 6-year-old daughter jumped into that role Sunday, ultimately saving her entire family. According to the fire department, firefighters were dispatched around 2:17 a.m. Sunday to a residential fire. When they arrived at the location, they found…

New York lawmakers are pushing for big changes in limo safety. Erica Byfield reports.

Political leaders in New York have reached an agreement to pass new limousine safety bills inspired by deadly crashes in 2015 and 2018, officials said Tuesday. The proposals target unsafe limos and lax regulations, said Senate Majority Leader Andrew Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, all Democrats. The legislation also includes immobilization of defective limousines, GPS and…

The tech was brought on to alert staff to guns as well as individuals who pose potential threats, including sex offenders or anyone flagged by law enforcement

After the U.S. airstrike took out a top Iranian general, both Gov. Cuomo and NYC Mayor de Blasio are upping security in areas around the city, despite no direct threats. NBC New York’s Jonathan Dienst reports.

Following the targeted killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran’s elite Quds Force, the NYPD has taken immediate steps to protect key locations throughout the city although there is no specific or credible threat to the Big Apple. During a Friday morning press conference, NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea reiterated that there are no credible threats to the...

Following the targeted killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the NYPD has taken immediate steps to protect key locations throughout the city although there is no specific or credible threat to the Big Apple.

After a woman’s death due to falling debris from a midtown building, the city is now making owners get their buildings fixed — or face being billed by the city. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.

New York’s governor has vetoed a bill to allow electric scooters and bikes statewide, his office said Thursday. Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s veto message said the bill overwhelmingly passed by lawmakers this year didn’t include enough safety measures, such as a helmet requirement. “Failure to include these basic measures renders this legislation fatally flawed,” he said. Lawmakers may try to...

A 13-year-old boy has faced a judged in the brutal Morningside Park killing of a Barnard College student. Ida Siegal reports.

Are laptops allowed on planes? Federal safety officials have banned some Apple laptops from airline flights after Apple recalled the batteries because they could catch fire. The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement Wednesday that it alerted airlines last month about the recall involving batteries for some Apple MacBook Pro laptops.

The governor and lieutenant governor of New Jersey have joined the call for a state school board member to resign following his online comments against Muslims, including one that said “my life would be complete if she/they die” as he shared an article about Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib calling for a hunger strike to end ICE.

The governor and lieutenant governor of New Jersey have joined the call for a state school board member to resign following his online comments against Muslims. Checkey Beckford reports.

Inside an Indiana aquafarming complex, thousands of salmon eggs genetically modified to grow faster than normal are hatching into tiny fish. After growing to roughly 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) in indoor tanks, they could be served in restaurants by late next year. The salmon produced by AquaBounty are the first genetically modified animals approved for human consumption in the U.S....

Parents of people killed in recent limousine crashes in New York say they want tougher safety regulations. Pei-Sze Cheng reports.

Uber is rolling out new features it says will keep riders safe, and it unveiled the changes exclusively on TODAY Thursday. Tony West, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Uber, told NBC News’ Stephanie Gosk that the Uber app will now prominently display in-app safety notifications and will push out an alert for riders to check...

University of Pittsburgh doctors have some tips for planning your outdoor workouts and staying safe during the hottest parts of summer.

The Association of Camp Nursing provides tips for keeping your child healthy and safe during their summer camp adventures.