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Lightning strike sparks house fire in East Flatbush
The home, located on East 55th Street, caught fire after it was struck by lightning, according to the FDNY.
Local ties fuel astronaut Anil Menon's upcoming NASA launch
Water main break causes large hole to form in Canarsie
Explanation on why some beaches have more bugs than others
Return of screwworm raises questions about future beef prices
The screwworm is a flesh-eating parasite that was long eradicated from U.S. livestock and has reappeared in American cattle for the first time in decades.
Ebola and measles warnings as large crowds expected for World Cup
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