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An 18-year-old woman was shot in the chest on a Crown Heights 2 train platform during an apparent purse-snatching; police say the suspect fled and the victim was stabilized.
A Brooklyn owner says his Pomeranian died during a prolonged labor after being sent home by a vet; his lawsuit seeks $3 million in punitive damages.
A 70-year-old woman was shoved onto tracks at the 57th St–7th Ave station Saturday; riders pulled her to safety and police are searching for the suspect.
A 32-year-old rider was attacked and robbed on a southbound R train near 57th Street during the early commute; NYPD Crime Stoppers released a wanted alert and seeks tips.
F-16s intercepted a civilian plane after it entered a World Cup temporary flight restriction over New York on July 17; officials say flares were used and no injuries were reported.
A 24-year-old man was shot in the right eye and pronounced dead early Saturday near Frederick Douglass Boulevard. The NYPD says detectives are investigating.
Carlos Almanzar Toribio pleaded guilty in April and was sentenced this week after prosecutors said he fled the scene of the BQE crash that killed off‑duty Officer Jay Peña.
Community & Society in ...
A longtime Kings Bay Houses resident and former NYPD officer says mailed notices while he was hospitalized led to a Brooklyn housing‑court nonpayment suit seeking more than $10,000.
Sports in ...
MLB disabled clubs’ custom dugout iPad tab at the start of the season’s second half after a memo warned teams were using the devices to run AI that could advise in‑game decisions. The league says static scouting materials remain permitted.
Food & Drinks in ...
Daisuke Ito’s Land Bar Artisan is opening a 40‑seat outpost in Tribeca this fall, bringing Tokyo‑style, made‑to‑order cocktails to Greenwich Street. Drinks start around $20.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A track fire in the tunnel between Manhattan and Queens disrupted N, W and R service Friday and forced reroutes across midtown and Queens.
FDNY activity near Madison Avenue and East 53rd Street prompted city alerts warning of mass‑transit disruptions, road closures and traffic delays. Commuters were told to use alternate routes.
A Borough Park landlord says a family used forged lease renewals to keep Section 8 payments flowing; the owner has sued to void the paperwork and reclaim the unit. Court records and agency audits add a wider oversight angle.
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