New DCWP Commissioner Sam Levine has launched lawsuits, a multimillion‑dollar restitution package and a report accusing apps of cutting couriers’ tips. He says more staff and courts will decide the next moves.

An Estonian figure skating coach has been provisionally suspended from the Milan–Cortina Olympics while the ISU and national authorities investigate allegations of physical and psychological abuse.

Governor Hochul proposes measures to tackle auto insurance fraud and litigation costs in New York, aiming to reduce the financial burden on residents facing high premiums.

Albany lawmakers want to tweak the Foundation Aid formula and add roughly $1B to NYC schools — a push that collides with NAEP gains in some lower‑spending states.

A traffic stop on I‑684 uncovered a hidden compartment with heroin, cocaine and about $24,000; a Queens man was arrested and arraigned in Carmel.

After 32 years, Jonathan Miller is stepping away from the Elliman market reports to focus on a new neighborhood index, while Douglas Elliman builds its own data program.

A surprise Trump video at the Garden City GOP convention touted Bruce Blakeman’s law-and-order record and shifted the spotlight to his bid for governor. The clip amplifies Republican unity but intensifies the contrast with Democrats.

A fire on Long Island resulted in one death, injured three, and damaged multiple homes. Hindered by heavy flames and a concealed fire hydrant, over 100 firefighters responded to the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Manuel Nunez was sentenced to nine years for a shooting at a Bronx club. He was found guilty of assault and weapon possession, with the incident resulting in two injuries.

A Highbridge tenant’s viral TikTok shows freezing conditions inside 911 Walton Ave while HPD records list more than 100 violations and open no‑heat complaints.

Mayor Mamdani is sending officials into every borough to collect renters’ complaints about hidden fees, mold and unsafe conditions. Testimony will inform a report and enforcement steps.

A 9-month-old was taken to Jacobi after a vehicle clipped a stroller on Rosedale Avenue in Soundview; the Parks Department says it is investigating.

NYC nurses reach a tentative deal with Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospitals, which includes salary increases and improved staffing ratios, but NewYork-Presbyterian remains in deadlock.