2 people fatally struck by train on Long Island

COPIAGUE — Authorities say two people have been struck and killed by a train on Long Island. Metropolitan Transportation Authority spokesman Sam...   8:24 PM

Audio released of 911 call from alleged subway bomb plotter

A federal judge today released the audio tape of a 911 call made by a man accused of plotting a suicide bomb attack in New York's subways, as officials say he launched a last-ditch effort to kill someone by deliberately crashing his car into another...   7:03 PM

Man gets 24 years in prison for killing ex-girlfriend in Queens

A jealous ex-boyfriend who “stole” a vibrant young woman from a loving Queens family was sentenced today to 24 years in prison for the horrendous...   6:19 PM

City looking for operators to run ice rink in Williamsburg

The city has begun soliciting bids from prospective operators to run a seasonal ice-skating rink at the newly renovated, $50 million McCarren Park Pool...   7:03 PM

First photo of tub where Whitney Houston died

The first photo of the hotel tub where Whitney Houston died has emerged. In the photo, shot shortly after her body was removed, the tub is still filled with water. There's a gravy boat at the bottom of the tub; Houston typically put olive oil in...   10:48 AM

Whitney Houston's funeral shifted to New Hope church from Prudential Center

Whitney Houston's funeral has shifted to the church where she got her musical start. An official with Whigham Funeral Home, where Houston's body was taken last night, told The Post that the funeral will be held Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church...   6:07 PM

Hubby walks past TSA checkpoint at Newark Airport to meet wife

A hapless husband scurrying to meet his wife at Newark Airport arrival gate this weekend helped create a big security headache when he was allowed to...   6:19 PM

Cashman's accused extorter to switch lawyers

The accused shake-down stalker of Yankees GM Brian Cashman was back in court today -- to switch lawyers. The family of Louise Meanwell, 35 --who also goes by Louise Neathway -- is replacing her longtime defense lawyers with a retired judge from...   5:03 PM

Dolan vows to fight Obama's birth control mandate

ROME – Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan vowed today that he’s “not going to give up” the fight against the Obama administration’s mandate calling for...   5:03 PM

Man taken from White House to hospital with life-threatening injury

WASHINGTON -- An unidentified man was brought to a Washington, D.C., hospital from the White House after suffering a life-threatening hand injury...   3:14 PM

Russian sub fire nearly sparked nuclear disaster

MOSCOW -- Russia came close to nuclear disaster in late December when a blaze engulfed a nuclear-powered submarine carrying atomic weapons, a leading Russian magazine reported, contradicting official assurances that it was not armed. Russian...   2:09 PM

Trial opens for man accused of shoving fashion exec into moving R train

It was a nightmare scenario for a subway rider: a stranger abruptly propelling a woman into the side of an oncoming train. Prosecutors told jurors Tuesday that the episode was a senseless crime, fueled by defendant Jose Rojas' intoxication and...   2:20 PM

Egypt imposes travel ban on Australian reporter, US student

CAIRO -- Egypt's public prosecutor said on Tuesday an Australian journalist and a US student released from detention on suspicion of bribing activists have been barred from leaving the country. Freelance reporter Austin Mackell and American student...   12:52 PM

India hunts 'very well-trained' hitman over attack on Israeli diplomat's wife

NEW DELHI -- Indian authorities Tuesday were hunting for a "very well-trained" hitman who attempted to blow up the car carrying the wife of an Israeli diplomat, in a plot blamed on Iran. The attack Monday in New Delhi that wounded Tali Yehoshua...   8:55 AM