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Caught on camera: Teen bikers swarm drivers on Richmond Road

Oakwood resident Briana Delprete captured on video a large group of teens on bikes riding down the center of Richmond Road in New Dorp.

 

NYPD asks public's assistance identifying vehicle in connection with Graniteville robbery

According to police, the male removed various jewelry items from a jewelry box in the bedroom, valued over $13,000.

 

AP source: Mueller team has draft letter on Comey firing

Special counsel Robert Mueller's team of investigators is in possession of a letter drafted by President Donald Trump and an aide, but never sent, that lays out a rationale for firing FBI Director James Comey, according to a person familiar with the investigation.

 

Staten Islanders show 'heart,' overwhelm Texan with Harvey donations

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Joe Bedwell, a native of El Paso, Texas who is now firmly planted on Staten Island, is rallying support for his home state. Collaborating with Fanelli's Landscape & Supply in Bulls Head, Bedwell has organized a donation...

 

Verrazano Bridge crash exacerbates Friday traffic on Staten Island

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A Brooklyn-bound crash on the Verrazano Bridge upper level is causing delays as of 4:22 p.m., according to the MTA. The crash has left the two left lanes blocked, slowing traffic on the Staten Island Expressway eastbound....

 

A week after hitting Texas, Harvey still causing evacuations

Nearly a week after Harvey crashed into the Texas coastline, the storm chased more people out of their homes Friday after dumping heavy rain on Louisiana, and Houston planned a water release that could keep as many as 20,000 homes flooded for up to 15 days.

 

Gas prices on the rise for Labor Day weekend travel

The national average was $2.33 before Hurricane Harvey hit Texas this week.

 

Tick bite leads to deadly case of spinal meningitis for Huguenot resident

Spinal meningitis is the infection of the fluid and membranes around the brain and spinal cord and can be fatal.

 

Is it wrong to force owners to surgically 'debark' loud dogs?

An Oregon court ruled a couple must send their dogs to the vet to have their vocal cords cut because the pack of Tibetan and Pyrenean Mastiffs is too loud.

 

U.S. officials target loophole for online opioid dealers

As part of a bipartisan effort, current and former government officials seek to end a loophole that exists within global shipping laws that prevents U.S. officials from seeing basic details about packages.

 

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