NYC's involuntary hospitalization of mentally ill individuals sparks debate; racial disparities and lack of long-term care criticized, while state support grows with additional psychiatric beds at centers like Creedmoor, which aims for improved care.

The Yankees sign lefty Ryan Yarbrough to a one-year contract, adding depth to their pitching staff as they prepare for the season. Yarbrough, recently with the Blue Jays, is set to earn $2 million, with potential bonuses.

High school coach Jim Zullo was fired from Northville Central School after a video showed him pulling player Hailey Monroe's hair post-loss in the state championship.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani halts fundraising, claiming to hit cap, but projections are pending Campaign Finance Board verification. Despite a pledge, he faces criticism for real estate sector donations.

A pregnant woman and her husband were robbed at gunpoint in their Bronx home, caught on security footage. Valuables worth $147,000 were taken. The suspect remains at large, and the husband offered a $20,000 reward for a sentimental stolen item.

Rising salinity levels threaten the integrity of New York City's tap water supply, specifically affecting the Croton water system, which has seen a threefold chloride increase since 1987 due to road salt and other factors.

Governor Hochul announced that New York issued 55,661 tickets during St. Patrick’s Day for traffic violations, including 1,224 for impaired driving. Increased patrols and checkpoints were part of the safety initiative.

AG James' OSI concluded the OCSO deputy's fatal shooting of Dhal Apet and Lueth Mo was justified, as evidence showed the vehicle posed a threat. The report also recommends body and dashboard cameras for officers.

A woman was found unresponsive and later declared dead at Rikers Island, the fourth detainee death this year at the NYC jail. The death is under investigation and suspected to be a suicide. Overcrowding concerns persist as the jail population grows.

Governor Hochul launches Long Island's first Seafood Cuisine Trail, aimed at promoting sustainable local seafood and supporting the economy.

Illegally parked trucks plague Southeast Queens neighborhoods, but recent NYPD and Sanitation Department efforts are tackling the issue and towing offending vehicles.

The Bronx Charter School for the Arts partnered with Relay Graduate School to improve teacher retention and education quality; U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited Vertex Partnership Academies showing support for school choice.

A 75-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years for sexually exploiting a child and producing child pornography while babysitting. He will also serve supervised release and register as a sex offender.