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In a shocking twist on Long Island, police said a volunteer firefighter intentionally set a brush fire in Medford on Tuesday, and has since been charged. NBC New York's Pei-Sze Cheng reports.

Amtrak service to New Haven from New York's Penn Station is slowly going back to normal after a fire on Tuesday disrupted service. NBC New York's Checkey Beckford reports.

An explosive plot was foiled on Long Island, leaving a man to face terrorism charges in Nassau County. Prosecutors alleged he tried to blow up a government building with propane tanks as part of what they're calling “a twisted revenge plot.” NBC New York's Greg Cergol reports.

Unrelenting wildfires continue to rage across the tri-state, as firefighters slowly get a handle on the Jennings Creek Fire along the New York and New Jersey border. It's 30 percent contained but thousands of acres are still burning. And because of the lack of rain and dropping reservoirs, New Jersey issued a drought warning — here's what that means for residents. NBC New York's Sarah Wallace and Gaby Acevedo reports.

Bloomingdale's offered the first look at its iconic window holiday display, as this year's displays were unveiled at the Upper East Side store. The windows this year were a bit “Wicked.” NBC New York's Ida Siegal reports.

The recent extreme weather conditions in the tri-state is acting as somewhat of a Grinch ahead of the holiday season. With parts of the area under a severe drought warning, some people are wondering what the dry weather means for Christmas trees. NBC New York’s Marc Santia reports.

An artist from Puerto Rico is shining a spotlight on her heritage and giving New Yorkers a chance to engage with her work. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero has a look at the sculpture in Central Park and the inspiring story behind it. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to revive the controversial congestion pricing plan as soon as Thursday, with some reports saying it will come with a 40% reduction across the board and a a lower base fare for cars, as well as trucks and buses. NBC New York's Checkey Beckford reports.

Known for informing riders in his familiar voice "This is the train to...", Van Ritshie died at the age of 80 after spending more than 50 years in the radio and voiceover business.

Four Long Island men were hospitalized after their small plane overshot the runway at a Hudson Valley airport and landed in the front yard of home, said State police.