NYC reversed plans to build housing on the Elizabeth Street Garden site, opting for alternative sites in Manhattan for 620 affordable homes, following a long-term community opposition.

NYPD Commissioner Tisch criticizes NYC Pride's ban on armed LGBT officers in uniform at the pride march, stating increased security measures will be in place for the event.

A woman was found dead in a Brooklyn home containing over 80 neglected dogs. Authorities and animal welfare groups are now involved in the rescue and care of the animals.

Andrew Cuomo remains in NYC's mayoral race as an independent after primary defeat, facing Mayor Eric Adams, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and others in a competitive general election.

NYC will host the first competitive eating contest between goats, organized by Major League Eating, featuring Riverside Park Conservancy's eco-friendly squad on July 12.

NYPD Crimestoppers offers a $30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Jakhi Lodgson-McCray, accused of arson on NYPD vehicles.

A NYS Correction Officer was charged with stealing $43,000 in unearned workers' compensation benefits while running a side business, according to Brooklyn DA and State Inspector General.

The prosecution has rested its case against Sean "Diddy" Combs on sex trafficking and racketeering charges after six weeks and testimony from ex-girlfriends and former employees.

Halley Chambers and Kip Green are set to open Cleo Downtown, a rotisserie restaurant in Manhattan's West Village, in spring 2026, expanding their Brooklyn success to new borough.

NYC increased security after the U.S. bombings in Iran, amid concerns over sleeper cells. Mayoral candidates debated the bombings' justification and the NYPD's response.

Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani may overtake former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the NYC mayoral primary, according to Emerson College polling and ranked-choice simulations.

A yacht named "Timeless" struck a dock on the Hudson River, injuring 35 people, 22 of whom were hospitalized. NYPD is investigating the cause of the accident.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces a $10 million grant to improve food access in New York, focusing on aiding underserved areas and supporting local agriculture.