Alcohol sales return to the Staten Island Ferry this Friday, starting aboard the SSG Michael H. Ollis and expanding to other boats in the weeks ahead.

The NYPD 106th Precinct warns Ozone Park residents that scammers are swapping real jewelry for fakes; neighbors are urged to keep valuables hidden and report suspicious approaches.

The New York Department of State proposed new rules that would add specific hands‑on training for kinky, coily and curly hair into cosmetology and natural‑hair curricula. The proposal — published in the State Register — sets new hour allocations and a Sept. 1, 2026 compliance schedule (proposed).

A Brownsville family remembered Jonathan Pender after he died of hypothermia during New York City's late‑January cold snap; the case has renewed scrutiny of the city's outreach.

Woodhaven merchants held a safety summit after a string of attempted robberies, including an attack at historic Neir's Tavern; owners say security fixes are costly.

Roosevelt Schools Supt. Shawn Wightman flew to San Marcos, Guatemala, at his own expense to hand a diploma to a former student who missed graduation after ICE detention. The visit capped months of efforts by educators to recognize his achievement.

A man was punched and robbed of jewelry on an MTA bus at East 188th and Grand Concourse; NYPD is offering a reward for tips.

Suffolk prosecutors say a Holbrook business lost more than $1 million after its office manager allegedly diverted funds over several years. The accused is due back in court April 24, 2026.

Taylor Brown, a civil‑rights attorney, was named director of New York City's new Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, the highest‑ranking openly trans official in city government.

The Governing Body said members may now choose to have their own blood drawn and stored for planned surgery, while still forbidding transfusions from other donors.

A 20-year-old was arrested in Throggs Neck in connection with a September attack that left a 66-year-old man dead. Police have charged Malik Field with murder and robbery as investigators seek a second suspect.

A Norwich probe ended with two teenagers wanted in a Feb. 11 Bronx shooting being arrested; police say detectives followed leads that uncovered active warrants.

ShotSpotter drew police to Lafayette Avenue after shots were fired near the Adlai E. Stevenson campus; officers found bullets and investigators canvassed the area.