it includes joshua kambakakis and steven hayes who killed a mother and her two daughters in 2007. the state passed a law in 2012 to repeal the death penalty only for future crimes. >>> in queens, police are investigating after an mta bus struck a pedestrian crossing the straight critically injuring him. police say the 40-year-old man was hit by a bus turning left on roosevelt avenue in flushing this morning. the victim was rushed to the hospital and is expected to survive. the bus driver was questioned at the scene. no charges have been filed. >>> meanwhile, a man hit by car in manhattan is expected to survive his injuries. police say the man was struck after he got out of his own vehicle on 8th avenue in chelsea about 3:00 this morning. the driver remained at the scene and was questioned by police. the victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition. officials say he is now in stable condition. >>> turning to the fiery tractor trailer crash on the new jersey turnpike, the flames so intense the roadway had to be examined for damage. we have learned that one of the drivers i