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Reports on the failure of Charles Kushner, the real estate executive, and political donor who pleaded guilty to crimes of greed, power and excess, to show remorse during the pre-sentencing of his case in New York City. Denial of his responsibility in outrageous criminal conduct; Contention of the defense team about the attitude of Kushner; Presentation of letters supporting Kushner during the trial.

Reports on two New York City area firefighters who lost their lives fighting the war in Iraq. Christian Engeldrum who served Ladder Company 61 in the Bronx who was killed by a roadside bomb; Stephen C. Benish, a firefighter from Cranford, N.J. who was killed while on patrol in Ramadi; Details on the lives of the men; Comments from their co-workers.

Reports on a laboratory study conducted on the high-voltage power line that led to the electrocution deaths of Jose A. Pena-Rivera, his brother Elmer and their cousin Saul Lardaverde in November 2003 in New York City.

Reports that two cars on a Manhattan, New York bound New Jersey Transit train carrying about 1,200 commuters derailed in Secaucus, New Jersey when a wheel fell off one of the cars. Number of passengers who were taken to hospitals for minor injuries; How a warning device alerted the train's engineer of a mechanical problem on the train 40 minutes prior to derailment at which point the train was inspected and nothing was found.

Reports on the closing of Lincoln Tunnel in New York City following an accident that involved a trailer truck on December 3, 2002.

Presents news briefs related to the mailborne anthrax incidents in New Jersey and Florida and the recovery efforts at the wreck site of the World Trade Center, New York City.

Profiles some of the victims of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City on September 11, 2001.

Presents information on some of the victims of the September 11, 2001 terror attack on New York City's World Trade Center.

Deals with the satisfaction felt by New York City officials regarding the result of a morning car-pooling rule being implemented.

Reports on the charges against Michelle Booker, a single mother who left her son in a parking lot in New York City, New York. Investigation conducted by the police on Booker; Sympathy of police chief Charles K. Zisa for Booker; Background information on Michelle Booker.

Describes the impact of a dry spell on New Jersey's reservoir system. The Wanaque Reservoir only 32 percent full; Questions about the adequacy of the system; Plans to import emergency water supplies; The system's reliance on pumps during rainy times; Recent rainfall totals in the region and in New York City; Expectations for a declaration of a drought watch in New York City; Components of a plan to save water.

Discusses the new system for trash disposal around the New York region. It requires residents to pay a fixed price for each bag or can of garbage they generate. Savings for residents.

Reports on the trial of Robert Campbell accused in the death of his wife and six others in a bus accident that also rendered him crippled. Testimony indicating defective brakes and reckless driving.

Reports on the arrest of a fortuneteller accused of cheating her victim of her life savings. Identity of the fortuneteller; Details of the scam; Views of the Bergen County Prosecutor on the fortuneteller; Charges against her.

Focuses on the threat of Mayor Jack Alter of Fort Lee to the Port Authority over problems regarding the George Washington Bridge. Threat to block roads leading to bridge; Problems in procurement of tax money from the bridge; Views of Mayor Alter on revenues to Port Authority; Impact on campaign in convincing New Jersey and New York State for change in tax exemption of the bridge; Criticism of Mayor's plan by owner of the bridge; Views of residents on the bridge.

Reports the Edward and Valerie Werner, the parents of 11-year-old Edward who was sodomized and strangled by Samuel Manzie in Jackson Township, New Jersey, have planned to sue the law enforcement, court and mental health officials who had dealings with Manzie. Information on Manzie's behavior; Comments from Daniel M. Armagh, director of the National Center for Prosecution of Child Abuse; Details on the incident.

Talks about the present water shortage situation in New Jersey and New York City as reported on September 20, 1995. Scarce water supply in both the state's reservoirs; Setting up of an drought emergency telephone line; Certain rules set up by the states on the usage of the scarce water supply.

Focuses on the efforts made by Mayor of Fort Lee, New Jersey, Jack Alter to attain reimbursement for the presence of the George Washington Bridge in that town. Effects of the presence of the bridge; Reasons for the demands made by the Mayor; Measures taken to stop traffic congestion on the bridge; Information on the Mayor's demands.

Discusses the heat and the humidity in the New York region on July 7, 1993--98 degrees in Central Park, 95 in Albany, 99 in Hartford, 100 in Poughkeepsie and a balmy 89 in Islip. Cause of the heat wave was a major high-pressure system bogged down in the Atlantic near Bermuda with clockwise winds swirling around it, drawing heat and humidity up from the Gulf of Mexico and pumping it into the Northeast.

Discusses the power struggle within the Fuk Ching, a Chinese gang in Manhattan that was responsible for the violence that spilled over into a placid, upper-middle-class suburban neighborhood in Teaneck, N.J., leading to the fatal shooting of four gang members and the wounding of a fifth. The gang's specialty of smuggling illegal immigrants into the US; The 57 Chinese immigrants locked in a warehouse for over a month.

Presents a special report on the bombing of the World Trade Center. Gives details obtained from months of investigation. Short profiles of the seven suspects to date. (Also a short article on page A1: Tower Bombing: Retracing the steps.)

Presents an update of issues related to several topics from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as of December 31, 2002, such as the deportation of a man detained in New York City after being suspected of being involved in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Presents news briefs on the metropolitan New York and New Jersey area as of June 19, 2003, which include the arraignment of lawyer Sandra E. Roper for stealing money from her client.

Presents news briefs on social issues in New York City and New Jersey as of February 26, 2003, such as the closure of the Time Square Restaurant in Manhattan.