A fire at Fane Grocery in Melrose drew a major FDNY response Saturday; officials reported no injuries.

A proposed New York law would require a minimum 30 minutes of daily recess for elementary students and bar taking recess away as punishment. Lawmakers and public‑health groups say play supports learning and mental health.

Inside Rikers' main kitchen, chefs and approved detainee workers prepare millions of meals under strict security, a cramped routine that underlines the city's larger struggles to close the island. The reporting shows how everyday rules reveal operational and policy gaps.

The 101st Precinct issued a safety alert after robberies in Far Rockaway targeting designer jackets, bags and sneakers; officers urged simple precautions and to report suspicious activity.

Kenvue will cut about 3.5% of its global staff as Kimberly‑Clark’s $48.7B acquisition moves forward, with the company forecasting roughly $250M in restructuring charges this year.

Angel Silva received a 20-years-to-life sentence for the Aug. 26, 2023 Mott Haven stabbing that killed 36-year-old Jyleal Connor. A co-defendant got 20 years after an earlier plea.

Letitia James joined a 24-state coalition in an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to reject President Trump’s executive order that would end birthright citizenship. The filing warns of chaos for families and state programs.

Prism has acquired 10 former Sonder properties and relaunched several in Long Island City and New Orleans as Belvilla District 6, with bookings appearing on OTA pages today.

Crews have begun clearing the Citi Field parking lot as prep work starts for the $8 billion Metropolitan Park casino, bringing fresh parking and transit questions. Developers promise parks and jobs while legal and lease issues loom in the background.

Letitia James says a court order bars federal access to SNAP recipient records, protecting millions of low-income and immigrant New Yorkers.

Montefiore filed city plans for a 20‑story medical pavilion in Morris Park that would add hundreds of beds and an expanded emergency department. The project requires rezoning and city review.

The Yankees will retire CC Sabathia’s No. 52 and unveil a Monument Park plaque on Sept. 26, following his 2025 Hall of Fame induction. The club says details and tickets will be posted on its site.

A two‑building, 60,000‑square‑foot retail addition and a four‑acre park are under construction at Yonkers' Cross County Center, the developer says.