New York City's Sanitation Foundation launches "Don't Do New York City Dirty" campaign, featuring a public art installation, to encourage residents to reduce littering.

Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the groundbreaking of Farmingdale State College's new Computer Sciences Center, a project supported by state funding to foster tech education and economic growth in Long Island.

Skye Xu, a cargo airline operator, was sentenced to two years in prison for paying millions in kickbacks to Polar Air Cargo Worldwide Inc. executives.

The MTA held auditions at Grand Central Madison for its Music Under New York program, celebrating 35 years with musicians competing for spots to perform in the subway.

The NYPD seeks info on a Brooklyn armed robbery, offering a $3,500 reward for tips leading to an arrest via their hotline, with anonymity assured for tipsters.

Ex-FDNY official Anthony Saccavino was sentenced to 3 years in prison for a bribery conspiracy and fined $150,000. He pled guilty and will have supervised release post-prison.

New affordable housing development Logan Fountain, providing over 340 units, has been completed in Brooklyn's Cypress Hills, offering both permanent and transitional housing options.

A survey shows over a third of New Yorkers admit to littering, mainly men aged 18-34 from the Bronx and Queens. Despite this, locals have a strong city pride.

NYC mayoral candidates present varied tactics for affordability and public safety, with approaches ranging from hiring more police to community-based initiatives, as concerns rise in neighborhoods like Sunset Park.

Classical Theatre of Harlem faces a $60,000 grant cut from the NEA, potentially impacting their free Shakespeare performances. They aim to fundraise to cover the shortfall.

Columbia University suspended over 65 students following a pro-Palestinian library protest, with the interim president calling in NYPD due to the "substantial chaos" caused.

Lander and Cuomo are at odds in NYC's mayoral race over approaches to antisemitism and Israel, with Lander accusing Cuomo of politicizing Jewish concerns.

The New York Legislature passed a $254 billion budget focused on inflation, education reform, a new misdemeanor charge, and a controversial cellphone ban in schools.