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The climbers, who displayed a banner once they reached the top, identified themselves on social media as daredevils who are known for climbing skyscrapers across the world. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Daredevils arrested after climbing Empire State Building

Beefed up security measures are in place around Madison Square Garden in preparation for President Trump's attendance at Game 3. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Avoid the MSG area tonight if you do not have tickets'

A runway at LaGuardia Airport was closed due to a sinkhole. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

Sinkhole closes runway at LGA

The judge showed no mercy to the 36-year-old Guy Rivera, who was convicted of killing Diller during a street shooting in Far Rockaway. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'He mattered, his life mattered'

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The former Pfizer Building at 235 E. 42nd St. is under renovation.

Midtown Manhattan building evacuated after reports of falling bricks, buckling columns

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The Pulitzer board, which awarded Wallace and Edwin G. Burrows its U.S. history prize for 1999, said their book was "as vast and varied as the city it chronicles."

LI-raised co-author of Pulitzer Prize-winning book on history of NYC dies at 83

Det. Robert Karroll, a Suffolk County resident, was saved from serious injury when his vest stopped a bullet to his back, police said.

Wounded NYPD detective from LI likely hit by friendly fire, police say

Two to 10 days after picking up the disease, symptoms could include coughing, muscle aches, and a high fever, health officials said.

NYC issues Legionnaires' disease warning for Upper East Side

Det. Robert Karroll's armored vest "saved his life," NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.

NYPD detective from LI shot in Brooklyn

Some boats will be on display in piers along New York Harbor from Sunday through Tuesday.

Tall ships from around the world arrive in NYC

Shark sightings kept swimmers out of the water for a time on day when temperatures soared into the mid-90s.

Shark spotted off beaches, waters cleared of swimmers

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After a three-week trial, Guy Rivera was convicted of aggravated manslaughter, but acquitted of the top count of first-degree murder in the killing of NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller of Massapequa Park. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'The pain will never go away'

The airport was closed until about 2 p.m. Monday after a plane crashed into a fire truck on a runway Sunday night, killing two pilots and injuring dozens of others. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It was chaotic'

The crash happened at about 11:40 p.m., when a Jazz Aviation flight, operating on behalf of Air Canada, struck a Port Authority firefighting and rescue vehicle that had been responding to a separate incident, the Port Authority said in a statement.

Video of the crash scene at LaGuardia

Michael Canders, associate professor of aviation at Farmingdale State College, weighs in on the crash that killed two pilots and injured dozens on a runway at LaGuardia Airport Sunday night. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Inconclusive communication'

The deposed Venezuelan leader made his first court appearance on Monday in Manhattan as large crowds gathered outside the courthouse. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Maduro makes first court appearance

In his inaugural address, Mamdani said that today "begins a new era" for New York City.

'Today begins a new era'

Crowds cheered as Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as mayor of New York.

Crowds cheer as Mamdani sworn in

Jose Ortiz, aka Doctor Drum, from the Bronx, played pandeiro, a Brazilian tambourine, for crowds awaiting New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration.

Drummers set a beat for crowds ahead of Mamdani's inauguration

Members of activist group Sing Out, Louise! celebrated newly elected New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani in song in frigid temperatures ahead of his inauguration.

'We'll make a brand new start of it, Zohran's New York'

Some tips and tricks if you're planning on reveling in Times Square this New Year's Eve.

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Pope Leo XIV has chosen Bishop Ronald Hicks as the next archbishop of New York. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Bishop Ronald Hicks to lead archdiocese of New York

Take a peek into Central Perk, the new "Friends"-themed coffeehouse in Times Square.

A look at the new Central Perk in Times Square

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits Palmer Vineyards, where they host 'summer late nights,' which have become very popular.

Out East: Take a sip at this winery that's ready for summer

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus explores the new farmers market at Station Yards in Ronkonkoma.

Farmers market opens at Station Yards

Two sharks were spotted off Long Island shores Thursday, at Lido Beach and Long Beach. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Sharks spotted off shores of two LI beaches 

Nassau police officials on Wednesday warned of the serious dangers associated with illegal fireworks. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Residents urged to watch professionals only

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits L'Etoile in Oyster Bay. The French restaurant is in the building that used to be Snouder's Drug Store.

Historic LI building home to new French restaurant

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Signorama in Huntington Station.

LI Works: Ken lights up the room as he makes signs

According to investigators, Alison Winter was practicing as a clinical social worker without a license between November 2018 and May 2024. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Criminal charges against Gilgo Beach serial killer's therapist

Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman takes the High Line to Chelsea Market and Pier 57.

Exploring NYC's High Line

All of the violations, records stipulate, were corrected and each of the park's rides passed inspection during a subsequent visit. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky has more.

Adventureland had 65 safety violations since 2023, state records show

As we head into summer, NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen looks back at Long Island's hurricane history and prospects for the 2026 season.

A look back at LI's hurricane history

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