A 98-year-old man was assaulted inside a Prospect Lefferts Gardens building; investigators released video and are asking the public to help identify a woman seen in the footage.

A Brooklyn caver says he was pinned for six hours inside Merlin's Cave in Canaan before forest rangers drilled away rock and he slipped free.

Columbia researchers report precise base edits in early human embryos, targeting PCSK9 and HBG. Experts warn mosaicism and long‑term safety risks remain.

A court has ordered New York City to alert residents when sewage is dumped into local waters, forcing DEP to broaden and speed public notifications. Advocates say timely alerts will protect swimmers, boaters and waterfront workers.

Roundabout's $120M Next Stage campaign includes a roughly $100M renovation of Studio 54 — restored orchestra pit, better seats and improved backstage space. The plan also funds education and artist programs across the city.

The state is sending $20M to East Williamsburg — $10M DRI and $10M NY Forward — to shore up affordable housing, small businesses and public‑space upgrades.

Video shows a man allegedly yank a rider’s hair while shouting antisemitic slurs on a packed C train; police arrested a suspect and investigators are reviewing footage.

A fireworks blast in Dyker Heights Sunday injured three men on 7th Avenue near 90th Street. Police say the victims were hospitalized and are expected to recover.

An appellate panel left intact a December 2024 judgment that requires Wayne LaPierre to repay about $4.3M and bars him from NRA leadership for ten years.

La Goulue Sur Mer brings Manhattan bistro energy to Southampton, pairing cheese soufflé and escargot with DJs and tableside theatrics from Anthony Punnett.

Governor Hochul announced NY Kicks, a $6M fund pairing $5M for building soccer pitches with $1M for gear and coaching to boost access in disadvantaged communities.

Brooklyn arrests come after prosecutors say a ring used forged invoices and hacked systems to steal $4.5M in cigarettes, cheese and copper from warehouses. Authorities traced shipments to Brighton Beach and Coney Island addresses.

Suffolk County Water Authority sued LG Chem and others, saying a May 2023 battery fire and the water used to extinguish it contaminated groundwater and forced Bridgehampton wells offline.