"An unprecedented system breakdown" Sunday night cut power to half the New York City subways, knocking out signaling and communications and stranding hundreds of passengers in darkened tunnels, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday.


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Family of fallen FDNY firefighter Billy Moon meets the recipient of his donated heart. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It's a legacy that I think he'd be very proud of'

EMS Capt. Alison Russo was an FDNY paramedic from Huntington who was a 9/11 first responder. She was fatally stabbed a year ago on the job. On Wednesday, a plaque was dedicated in her honor — and an Astoria street near her Emergency Medical Service Station 49 was named "Alison Russo Way" in her memory. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Street renaming, plaque dedication in Alison Russo's memory

Newsday spoke with three men from the FDNY featured in the new book "They Saved New York." One was 18 when his father, a Port Authority police officer, was killed on Sept. 11. He later joined the fire department. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I want people to remember for the rest of their lives'

The FDNY held its graduation for probationary firefighters at Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn. Among the graduating class was Joseph E. Maloney, who was 10 when his father, a firefighter from Farmingville, was killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'I'm very excited to make him proud'

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Suffolk, topped the state with 26 fatal crashes involving people at least 65 in 2022, followed by Nassau, which recorded 14.

Report: LI tops NY for senior drivers killed in crashes

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The proposal would require candidates to swear that what they tell voters about any military service, college education, their residence or jobs is true.

NY measure would require candidates to swear to truth of background details

There is no strong signal about major cold outbreaks, sometimes driven by frigid air from Canada. Precipitation is expected to reach near normal levels.

Warmer temps, more storms forecast for LI this winter

The bill authorizes $444 million for the health program to address a shortfall in funding in fiscal year 2029, and $232 million to allow responders at the Pentagon and Pennsylvania crash sites to enroll in the program.

WTC Health Program gets $676 million in final defense bill

After meeting with leaders including Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Adams told reporters: "We're going to need assistance all the way around."

Eric Adams presses Congress leaders for more migrant aid

This is the "lowest job approval rating" for a NYC mayor since Quinnipiac University began polling NYC registered voters in 1996

NYC Mayor Adams earns dismal ratings in new poll

The approval clears the way for the MTA to begin gathering public input for its Central Business District Tolling Program.

Public comment opens on $15 Manhattan toll for congestion pricing

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Mayor Eric Adams said in a letter that homeless immigrants should be sheltered on Long Island at an Air National Guard base and on the grounds of state-owned mental hospitals. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland has local reaction.

Could homeless immigrants be housed on LI?

80 years ago the USS Intrepid was commissioned to set sail on the Pacific. This anniversary celebration was attended by nearly 200 former crew members of the aircraft carrier at the Intrepid Museum Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

All hands on deck for Intrepid anniversary

Mayor Eric Adams on Monday announced that New York City will pay houses of worship to shelter migrants, helping them integrate into the community, while his faith advisor said the houses of worship will provide "compassion and care."

'Some call it a crisis. We call it an opportunity.'

Holocaust survivor Leo Ullman, 83, from Sands Point, who is a Mets fan, threw out the ceremonial first pitch on Thursday at Citi Field in Flushing before the game against Philadelphia. He spoke about the importance of teaching the Holocaust and speaking out against hatred.

Holocaust survivor tosses first pitch at Mets game

Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams called on the federal government Monday to expedite work authorizations for asylum seekers. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

State and local officials seek federal assistance with migrants

Nearly 2,000 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, New York City could see the arrival of more migrants as a result of the end of Title 42 pandemic restrictions on asylum cases, prompting officials to look beyond city borders to house migrants. Long Island officials weigh in on what this means for the area. Newsday TV's Steve Langford reports.

Migrant 'emergency' in Riverhead feared as pandemic border restrictions end

The mother of fallen FDNY firefighter Timothy P. Klein spoke at his plaque ceremony on Monday. Klein, 31, a six-year veteran, was working April 24, 2022, when he became trapped under a ceiling that collapsed during a three-alarm house fire that also killed resident Carlos Richards, 21.

Fallen firefighter's mom: 'We cannot believe it's been one year"

New York City Mayor Eric Adams held a press conference on Tuesday, following the collapse of a parking garage in Manhattan, in which one person was killed and five others were injured. 

Manhattan parking garage collapse kills one and injures five 

According to the NYPD, the robot dogs are not armed and not equipped with facial recognition software.

These robots are on the job with the NYPD

Long Islanders react to former President Donald Trump's felony charges. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

Long Islanders react to Trump's charges

The former baseball coach of rookie NYPD Officer Brett Boller from Hauppauge, who was shot and wounded Wednesday afternoon in Queens, spoke to Newsday on Thursday, describing Boller as a leader and someone "you could always trust."

'He's a guy that you could always trust' former coach of wounded NYPD cop

A rookie NYPD officer was shot and wounded in Jamaica, Queens, Wednesday while chasing a suspect, officials said at a news conference at the hospital where he underwent surgery.

Rookie NYPD officer shot in Queens

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