Just before Thomas J. Richardson, FDNY chief of department, was set to retire, he responded to the deadliest fire in his career: A Bronx blaze that killed 17 people, including eight children. 


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New York City officials said a homeless man allegedly went on an unprovoked stabbing spree across town in Manhattan Monday, killing two men and a woman.

NYC stabbing suspect arrested by cop who hails from LI

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries is accused of running an international sex trafficking and prostitution ring. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Using his power, his wealth and his influence to traffic men'

Prosecutors say it is "quite likely" that New York City Mayor Eric Adams will face two more charges and have co-defendants added to the case.

NYC mayor 'quite likely' to face more charges, prosecutors say

New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges of bribery, wire fraud and soliciting contributions by a foreign national. 

Charges against Adams date back to 2016

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The latest projections say rain is likely by Thanksgiving afternoon.

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The victim was struck by another vehicle on the Long Island Expressway, the NYPD said.

Cops: LI woman killed after exiting moving Uber

Prosecutors scored some points when cross-examining a final defense witness about the manner in which Jordan Neely died while Penny held him in a chokehold.

NYC jury hears from final witnesses in Daniel Penny chokehold trial

Federal transportation officials have approved New York's congestion pricing plan to charge vehicles $9 for driving below 60th Street in Manhattan beginning Jan. 5.

Feds give green light for congestion pricing

The judge also set a deadline for Trump's defense to file a motion seeking to throw out the jury's guilty verdict on 34 counts of felony falsifying business records.

Trump hush money sentencing delayed

Retired NYPD Officer Chris Sasso remembers Suffolk County resident Robert Garvey peppering veteran cops with questions to make himself better.

Former partner: No surprise NYPD officer from LI acted decisively in stab suspect's arrest

Ramon Rivera was arrested by police Monday after they say he fatally stabbed a construction worker, a single mother and a fisherman.

Manhattan DA: Homeless man charged in 3 stabbing deaths indicted

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NewsdayTV's Drew Scott and Newsday columnist Joye Brown break down the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams and discuss what could happen next.

'Bribery, conspiracy and fraud'

On Thursday, Manhattan federal prosecutors hit Mayor Eric Adams with five counts of bribery, wire fraud and solicitation of a contribution from a foreign national.

'I will continue to do the job for 8.3 million New Yorkers'

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on federal charges according to two people familiar with the matter.

Adams: 'These charges would be entirely false'

Former senior members of the FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention, Brian Cordasco and Anthony Saccavino, are accused of taking part in a scheme involving almost $200,000 in bribes to expedite clients' inspections.

'That's classic pay-to-play coruption'

The FDNY honored added the names of 32 firefighters who have died of 9/11-related illnesses to its memorial wall in a ceremony Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'My dad, he was a hero to us all'

NYPD Sgt. Christopher Leap is back home in Babylon after he was shot and wounded along with his partner after pursuing a suspect in Manhattan.

'I'm doing fine'

Wounded NYPD officer Christopher Leap arrived home in Suffolk late Thursday evening accompanied by family and members of the NYPD. 

Wounded NYPD officer Christopher Leap arrives home 

Plaza33, a pedestrian plaza outside of Penn Station, was unveiled on Monday.

A look at the new Plaza33

Bernardo Raul Castro Mata was arraigned Tuesday for allegedly shooting and wounding two NYPD police officers from Long Island earlier this month.

Queens DA: 'These police officers were just doing a traffic stop'

President Joe Biden's order Tuesday could mean fewer migrants moving to New York City and Long Island.

President signs executive order 

Opening statements began Monday in the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump.

'It's a case as to bookkeeping'

ICYMI: Trump spoke to reporters at his namesake tower in Manhattan on Friday, his return to campaigning a day after he was convicted of trying to illegally influence the 2016 election by falsifying business records.

  'It's not hush money. It's a nondisclosure agreement.'

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A standoff between officials has stalled progress, eroded community patience and escalated the price tag for taxpayers. Newsday investigative editor Paul LaRocco and NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie report.

'A spark for them to escalate the fighting'

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