NYC enforces mandatory composting starting April 1, with fines of $25-$300 for non-compliance. Residents must separate food and yard waste from regular trash.

One man was killed and two were injured in a Brooklyn apartment shooting. The incident marks the 75th precinct's first fatal shooting this year. No arrests have been made.

NYC offers free events in April, including the indieplaza festival, an Olympic-size pool opening in Harlem, Easter Fest, environmental art at the High Line Nine, stargazing, a street photographers exhibition, and an Earth Day concert.

Columbia University SIPA graduates protested the school's compliance with Trump policies by tearing up their diplomas, highlighting the detention of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil and criticizing the university's leadership changes.

The NYPD is requesting the public's help in solving an assault case near West 25th Street and 5th Avenue. A reward of up to $3,500 is being offered for information that can assist in the apprehension of the suspect.

Community Options, Inc. and its affiliate settled for $5 million over Medicaid billing issues related to Adult Day Habilitation services, including inadequate policies and failure to document services correctly.

A worker was seriously injured after being crushed by a falling dumbwaiter in a Midtown building; the FDNY conducted a complicated rescue operation to save him.

Governor Kathy Hochul, along with PANYNJ and MTA, announced a $160 million plan to improve the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus service for better airport connectivity.

Time Out Market is opening a new food hall in Union Square, featuring seven kitchens, a bar, and a stage, set to launch this fall in the Zero Irving building.

Johnette Booker is sentenced to 20 years for killing her cousin Jallen McConnie through abuse, with charges including Manslaughter and Assault in the First Degree.

Alina Habba, Trump's personal attorney, is appointed as the interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, a move confirmed by the White House. She replaces John Giordano and aims to tackle local corruption.

Residents of Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn protest a new homeless shelter, feeling misled by developer's original promise of affordable housing at 2134 Coyle St. Community Board 15 was initially led to believe the development would be residential.

The United Senior Center in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, may close or relocate due to a 70% rent increase, highlighting tensions between community services and market realities in NYC.