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FBI IC3 tables put New York fourth in statewide complaints and losses for 2025, but the kiosk-only numbers are much smaller. We explain which IC3 tables matter and how to spot kiosk scams.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Under construction near the High Bridge, the Highbridge project has already generated about $23 million for the Bronx economy. Developers say the work is creating jobs, local contracts and low‑carbon amenities.
An NYPD officer in Queens helped a 74-year-old get $5,000 back after an alleged Western Union wire-transfer scam. Quick action made the recovery possible.
Parks & Nature in ...
Happy, the Bronx Zoo elephant who helped prove mirror self-recognition in elephants, was euthanized at 55; a necropsy found arthritis and inoperable uterine tumors.
Food & Drinks in ...
The State Liquor Authority is poised to stop asking applicants whether they'll allow patron dancing, a change hospitality groups say will ease rules for bars and taverns.
An internal NYPD memo orders most uniformed officers onto 12‑hour tours July 1–7 as the department prepares for Fourth of July, the World Cup and other crowded events.
Community & Society in ...
The New York Fed warns of a “remarkable” rise in food insecurity among lower‑income households, driven by higher prices and tighter SNAP rules. The finding helps explain collapsing consumer sentiment despite solid headline growth.
Politics & Govt in ...
A former IBM vice president filed suit in White Plains, alleging Black executives were pushed out as the company bowed to federal anti‑DEI pressure.
Neighbors on a Wakefield block say open drug use and prostitution have left syringes, bottles and condoms on sidewalks; they want sustained patrols and follow‑up.
Weather & Environment in ...
NYSDEC expanded its investigation after a northern snakehead was found in Lily Pond at Lake Ronkonkoma. Crews will electrofish the pond to check for more invasive fish.
A compactor fire at 80 Riverdale Ave filled a Yonkers high‑rise with smoke Tuesday, forcing shelter‑in‑place orders and street closures.
A 25-year-old Poughkeepsie man, Luis Ba Choc, died in a suspected wrong-way crash on the Saw Mill River Parkway last weekend; police are investigating and the family has launched a fundraiser.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Community leaders in Elmhurst are pushing to rebuild the LIRR stop that closed in the 1980s, arguing it would shorten commutes and help local businesses. The MTA’s analysis flags modest benefits and a roughly $210M price tag.
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