New York's tree-planting initiative, Trees for NYCHA, launches a $750,000 program to plant approximately 400 trees across NYCHA properties, funded by legal settlements and focusing on community engagement and environmental benefits.

New Yorkers can expect a week of spring showers, with chances of thunderstorms, humidity, and occasional fog across the boroughs, with high temperatures in the low 80s. No severe weather is anticipated.

Uncertainty looms over the future of Westchester's Playland amusement park due to a dispute with its former operator, Standard Amusements, and the risk of a $36 million taxpayer payout.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has announced that the city will provide $5 billion in advance payments to nonprofits for fiscal year 2026, doubling the previous year's figure to support services for needy populations.

A fire in Borough Park, Brooklyn, affected a shoe store and residences, displacing over 20 people with no injuries. FDNY faced challenges due to lack of windows but controlled the blaze. Cause is under investigation.

The Manhattan parking garage collapse in April 2023 was due to unauthorized demolition work and structural neglect, resulting in one death and seven injuries.

Public Partnerships LLC faces a lawsuit from New York home care workers for alleged wage theft, including mismanaged payments after taking over the state's CDPAP payroll system.

The New York Pops celebrated songwriter Diane Warren's career at their 42nd gala, with music industry stars and socialites in attendance at Carnegie Hall.

An 18-year-old was fatally shot near Coney Island Boardwalk; the motive is unknown and no arrests have been made. The shooting adds to concerns of violence in the area.

NYPD seeks tips on a Brooklyn shooting that injured a woman's hand, offering a $3,500 reward for information leading to an arrest. They released a video for public assistance.

Troy gang leader Richawn McClain was sentenced to 137 months in prison for drug trafficking and firearms charges.

TIME100 gala in NYC celebrated the year's influential figures, with attendees like Snoop Dogg and Demi Moore, and featured "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir as an icon honoree.

Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Tisch destroyed 3,575 illegal firearms, highlighting gun violence reduction efforts and public safety commitment.