Officers fatally shot a 79-year-old man who pointed a gun at them outside a Queens precinct; the man was earlier reported missing and in mental decline.

New York City's settlements for police and prosecutorial misconduct lawsuits surged to $206 million in 2024, marking a significant increase from previous years.

A $42 million expansion of a Staten Island health center is jeopardized by a federal funding freeze, which has affected community health centers nationwide, leading to service disruptions and center closures.

A 16-year-old boy faces manslaughter charges after the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Deaza Barkley in Queens, with the NYPD investigating firearm possession details.

A Bronx apartment fire injured six people, where firefighters saved a girl. Almost 140 responders fought the blaze, and Red Cross is aiding 27 displaced residents. The cause remains under investigation.

NY Attorney General Letitia James leads a lawsuit against the Trump administration over claims that Elon Musk unlawfully accessed Treasury data. A restraining order was issued against Musk.

Michelle Fitzsimmons becomes the first female Deputy Chief in FDNY history, leading the department's advancements and diversity during a promotion ceremony.

A Queens community group is urging for stricter parking rules after a deadly fire in Brooklyn was worsened by illegally parked cars blocking hydrants.

Governor Hochul announces expansion of Safe Options Support (SOS) to Staten Island, aiming to aid the homeless, including those with mental health and substance use issues, marking citywide coverage.

Bronx shootings claim the lives of two fathers, with suspects Anthony Riser and Lavar Davis at large, highlighting the area's continued violence and societal issues.

NYC hospitals instruct staff on how to handle ICE raids without hiding patients, prompting backlash from Democratic lawmakers and causing confusion and concern among health workers and the immigrant community.

The Cold Spring Hills nursing home in Long Island may close by May 15 unless a labor deal is reached, amid financial woes and a potential new owner negotiation.

New York City skies will feature a visible "parade of planets" after sunset, including Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, some viewable with the naked eye.