One man shot, another stabbed in Bronx murders four minutes apart
The bloodshed began when 34-year-old Javan Jones was shot in the back on E. 161st St. near Courtlandt Ave. in Melrose at 9:36 p.m. Sunday.
May 26, 2026Open source
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Brazen armed robbery at west suburban restaurant caught on camera
A Melrose Park armed robbery at Arepa Express on Lake Street was caught on video.
May 19, 2026Open source
Man, 32, Arrested in Melrose Hammer Attack
A 32-year-old man was arrested Friday and is facing several charges following an alleged hammer attack last month at a construction site in Melrose,...
May 19, 2026Open source
Vacant Fairfax lot draws homeless, safety concerns after sale
A vacant lot in the Fairfax District near Melrose Avenue has drawn ongoing concerns from neighbors, who say homeless encampments, garbage and safety issues p...
May 6, 2026Open source
Melrose mourning 9-year-old student killed by tree that fell on school playground
MELROSE, MASS. (WHDH) - A 9-year-old student has died after he was hit by a tree that fell on the Winthrop Elementary School playground inRead More
May 6, 2026Open source
1 suspect in custody following the overnight vandalism of 3 Fairfax businesses Around 4 a.m., the Los Angel...
Around 4 a.m., the Los Angeles Police Department was notified of the vandalism of three separate businesses within one block of Melrose Avenue.
May 5, 2026Open source
Child dies after tree falls on playground in Massachusetts
A child has died after a tree fell on a playground outside an elementary school in Melrose.
May 5, 2026Open source
Child is killed in freak accident while playing with friends after school
A child, who was a student from Winthrop Elementary School in Melrose died on Tuesday after being seriously injured the previous day. Two others were injured...
May 5, 2026Open source
‘Seemed wise beyond his years’: Student dies from injuries after tree falls at Melrose school playground
‘Seemed wise beyond his years’: Student dies from injuries after tree falls at Melrose school playground
May 5, 2026Open source
2 children, 1 adult hurt after tree falls on playground in Melrose
MELROSE, MASS. (WHDH) - Two children and one adult were hurt after a tree toppled onto playground equipment at a school in Melrose Monday afternoon,Read More
May 5, 2026Open source
Tree falls on Melrose school playground, injuring 2 children, adult Two children and an adult were injured...
Two children and an adult were injured after a large tree fell onto a school playground in Melrose, Massachusetts.
May 5, 2026Open source
3 hurt after tree falls outside Melrose school
Two children and an adult were injured in the incident at Winthrop Elementary School, according to fire officials in Melrose, Massachusetts.
May 4, 2026Open source
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A massive 2-alarm fire engulfed the science lab at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg Saturday...
A massive 2-alarm fire engulfed the science lab at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg Saturday night, risking the loss of decades of research.
May 3, 2026Open source
LIRR strike shuts down nation's busiest railroad, no talks scheduled | Live updates
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman took aim at Gov. Kathy Hochul during a press conference on Sunday, calling the LIRR strike "a complete failure
May 17, 2026Open source
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Livingston County Grand Jury indicts New York man for reckless homicide after collision
A Livingston County Grand Jury indicted a driver involved in a July 2024 collision for three counts of reckless homicide, Kentucky State Police announced Fri...
May 16, 2026Open source
Tyreek Hill’s trial with OnlyFans star has surprise ending after she accused him of breaking her leg
The trial against ex-Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill ended abruptly Friday when he reached a surprise settlement with an OnlyFans model who sued him over her...
May 8, 2026Open source
Federal Judge Unseals Apparent Jeffrey Epstein Suicide Note
The note, which had been sealed for years as part of a criminal case against Epstein’s cellmate Nicholas Tartaglione, was made public by Judge Kenneth M. K...
May 8, 2026Open source
Lawmakers Want Senior Dental Care On Marketplace
New York’s senior citizens may have a new avenue to purchase dental insurance. Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright, D-New York City, and Sen. Cordell Cleare, D-
May 8, 2026Open source
Flight attendant hospitalized after coming in contact with hantavirus cruise ship passenger who died
The KLM stewardess, who hasn't been identified, was put in isolation in a hospital in Amsterdam late Wednesday to undergo testing.
May 7, 2026Open source
'The Book of Mormon' shows canceled through May 17 after fire damages theater
Ticket holders for impacted performances will be notified via their point of purchase to receive refunds or reschedule options.
May 7, 2026Open source
Your kids’ favorite YouTube stars have got huge plans — what’s next for Dude Perfect?
Dude Perfect are in the process of becoming Dude Moguls. After securing a nine-figure investment from Highmount Capital last year, the Texas-based sports com...
May 6, 2026Open source
Former LSU stars shine at 2026 Met Gala. See what Angel Reese, Joe Burrow and others wore.
Former LSU players Angel Reese, Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson all made appearances at the 2026 Met Gala in New York City.
May 5, 2026Open source
Fears for Bird After RFK Jr. ‘Rescue’ at U.S. Airport
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ruffled feathers by sharing an unexplained photo of himself clutching a bird.
May 4, 2026Open source
Public Meetings: Saturday-Wednesday, May 2-6, 2026
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May 1, 2026Open source
JetBlue’s ‘big bet’ on Fort Lauderdale: 150 daily flights by early 2027
The president of JetBlue Airways told Broward County business leaders that the New York-based carrier intends to make Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International...
May 25, 2026Open source
Trump veers off-topic during speech in New York
He veered off-topic from the start, talking about voter identification, crime in cities, transgender women in sports and “Dumocrats.”
May 24, 2026Open source
The Knicks are the new bullies of the East — and soon, they’ll pick on a team their own size
History says the New York Knicks are going to the NBA Finals. The Cleveland Cavaliers are saying it without saying it, too.
May 24, 2026Open source
RICHARD JOHNSON: Conflicting Taylor Swift wedding rumors suggest paparazzi subterfuge
Taylor Swift would have made a great counterintelligence agent. Many Swifties believe the real wedding for her and Kansas Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will...
May 24, 2026Open source
Family mystery revisited: Granddaughter searches for truth in 45-year-old disappearance WLWT
Charlotte Heimann vanished after leaving a psychiatric center in Rochester, New York, and her granddaughter has been conducting her own investigation.
May 24, 2026Open source
Memorial Day parades taking place across NYC this weekend Memorial Day parades are taking place all across...
Memorial Day parades and events are taking place all across New York on Monday.
May 24, 2026Open source
NYC faces rainy holiday weekend
While the rain New Yorkers are dealing with is not expected to pose major flooding threats this weekend, New York City officials say they’re implementing n...
May 23, 2026Open source
NYC beaches open for 2026 season on rainy, cold Memorial Day Weekend New York City beaches opened for the 2...
New York City beaches opened for the 2026 season Saturday as Memorial Day Weekend got off to a cold, rainy, windy start.
May 23, 2026Open source
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Melrose is in Rensselaer County, New York.
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JetBlue’s ‘big bet’ on Fort Lauderdale: 150 daily flights by early 2027
The president of JetBlue Airways told Broward County business leaders that the New York-based carrier intends to make Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International...
May 25, 2026Open source
Trump veers off-topic during speech in New York
He veered off-topic from the start, talking about voter identification, crime in cities, transgender women in sports and “Dumocrats.”
May 24, 2026Open source
The Knicks are the new bullies of the East — and soon, they’ll pick on a team their own size
History says the New York Knicks are going to the NBA Finals. The Cleveland Cavaliers are saying it without saying it, too.
May 24, 2026Open source
Family mystery revisited: Granddaughter searches for truth in 45-year-old disappearance WLWT
Charlotte Heimann vanished after leaving a psychiatric center in Rochester, New York, and her granddaughter has been conducting her own investigation.
May 24, 2026Open source
Memorial Day parades taking place across NYC this weekend Memorial Day parades are taking place all across...
Memorial Day parades and events are taking place all across New York on Monday.
May 24, 2026Open source
NYC faces rainy holiday weekend
While the rain New Yorkers are dealing with is not expected to pose major flooding threats this weekend, New York City officials say they’re implementing n...
May 23, 2026Open source
NYC beaches open for 2026 season on rainy, cold Memorial Day Weekend New York City beaches opened for the 2...
New York City beaches opened for the 2026 season Saturday as Memorial Day Weekend got off to a cold, rainy, windy start.
May 23, 2026Open source
Deadly fires under investigation in The Bronx & Brooklyn
Two deadly fires were under investigation in New York City Saturday. Two people were killed after fire burned on the second floor of a three story mixed-use...
May 23, 2026Open source
Water issues in Morgan County put in national spotlight
MADISON, Ga. — East of Atlanta, Morgan County’s drinking water came under a national spotlight as a New York congresswoman displayed a beaker of brown wa...
May 23, 2026Open source
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