N.Y. Today: How 2 Firefighters Survived a Direct Hit From a Jet Plane

March 28, 2026

Emergency vehicles are parked near an overturned fire truck.

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How 2 Firefighters Survived a Direct Hit From a Jet Plane

Days after the disaster on a LaGuardia runway, two veterans of a specialized rescue unit have been released from the hospital.

By Corey Kilgannon, Anusha Bayya and Patrick McGeehan

Nerdeen Kiswani stands in front of a building with a Palestinian flag raised behind her.

Man Tied to Pro-Israel Extremists Accused of Targeting Palestinian Activist

A man linked to a pro-Israel terrorist group was charged with making Molotov cocktails for what officials said was a plot to assassinate the New York City-based activist Nerdeen Kiswani.

By Liam Stack, Tracey Tully and William K. Rashbaum

Before the LaGuardia Crash, Why Didn’t Truck 1 Stop?

After a fatal runway collision between a jet and a fire truck, one of the key questions is why the truck didn’t heed frantic calls to stop.

By Jan Ransom, Bora Erden, Raj Saha and Lazaro Gamio

Letitia James, the New York attorney general, wears a navy blue jacket with gold buttons as she stand before a blue lectern with a microphone.

N.Y. Attorney General Bars Health Provider After 3 Jail Deaths

The company, which Letitia James found was operating illegally in the state, also was fined $875,000 as part of a settlement.

By Hurubie Meko

Gov. Kathy Hochul, her arms by her side, is accompanied by several people as she inspects a factory.

Can a Democrat Make Headway With Trump? New York’s Governor Is Trying.

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York has demonstrated her ability to negotiate with the president and his team on thorny issues like immigration enforcement.

By Grace Ashford

Brenda McPhail, standing on the deck of the Staten Island Ferry, takes a sip from a large can of beer while holding a bag of popcorn with her left hand. The Statue of Liberty is visible in the distance behind her.

The Bar Is Open Again on the Staten Island Ferry

After a seven-year drought, including pandemic-related delays, the ferry service is bringing beer back to New York Harbor. It feels like a return to normal, regulars say.

By Stefanos Chen

The ceiling of Grand Central Terminal, with gold-painted zodiac constellations against a blue-green background.

A Heart-Shaped Balloon at Grand Central Is Stopping Commuters in Their Tracks

The balloon appeared on the ceiling of the main concourse around Valentine’s Day, giving rise to delight and theories about its origins.

By Neil Vigdor

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