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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Suffolk prosecutors say a former Jericho Elementary PTA treasurer is accused of diverting more than $50,000 in PTA funds for personal purchases over several years.
A 35-year-old woman was struck on a Bronx No. 5 train; police released photos of a female suspect and are asking the public for tips.
An accused NYC rental scammer has been released and victims say a News 12 investigation stopped at least one $4,000 deposit. The civil suit and criminal case are moving forward.
Home security footage shows three suspects robbing a delivery driver on Maple Street in Freeport; Nassau County police are investigating the incident.
Politics & Govt in ...
Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia reintroduced A10299 to add a Donate Life checkbox to mandatory e‑file tax returns, arguing the small change could boost donor sign‑ups in NYC and beyond.
A Hempstead man was sentenced to 12 years after pleading guilty to sex trafficking a teen he recruited on Instagram. Prosecutors say he forced her to work a Queens 'Penn Track' and posted photos online.
Five Bronx residents were arrested in Monroe Township after an undercover sting that used a decoy online ad. Authorities say the suspects face burglary and related charges.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has named DOT deputy Paul Ochoa to run DDC with a mandate to speed up street rebuilds. Ochoa plans to move pilots into permanent, design‑built projects.
Two Bronx men were sentenced in federal court after admitting to a string of armed carjackings that hit Long Island and parts of New York City, prosecutors say.
A person was struck by a No. 7 train at Junction Boulevard during the Tuesday morning commute, prompting emergency crews and delays across the line.
Food & Drinks in ...
Terminal 8 at JFK is rolling out more than 60 restaurants and shops as part of a $125M concessions overhaul, mixing local favorites with full‑service anchors and luxury duty‑free.
Parks & Nature in ...
Mamdani’s Urban Forest Plan aims to grow NYC’s canopy to 30% and prioritize the hottest neighborhoods, but funding and long‑term maintenance are unsettled. Local plantings have already begun.
NYPD Crime Stoppers posted an alert after a 6-year-old girl was grabbed in Jamaica; authorities are offering a reward for information.
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