A 42-year-old man died days after being struck by an SUV on Beach Channel Drive in Far Rockaway.

Hochul extended a pilot that pays for primary, sexual and dental care for people who do sex work — critics say the move could cost taxpayers about $2.5M. State contract records and local reporting show the program’s funding and have provoked political pushback.

Aron Wieder announced Rockland’s child‑care voucher allocation will jump from about $11.1M to $18.7M — a roughly $7.6M increase officials say will cut waitlists and ease costs for working families.

Firefighters worked Friday night to free riders stuck mid‑ride at Adventureland in Farmingdale; local video and social posts captured crews evacuating guests.

FDNY says a three‑alarm blaze is burning on East 160th Street in the Bronx; initial alerts show heavy smoke but no reported injuries. Safety guidance and updates follow.

Fox World Cup analyst Warren Barton was struck by a bottle at Mexico City’s Azteca and posted a photo of a bloody cut to social media.

Two teens were stabbed and a third beaten in a brawl at the DeWitt Clinton campus in Kingsbridge Heights; all were taken to Jacobi Hospital and are expected to recover.

A Bronx mother says her 6‑year‑old with autism came home from occupational therapy with bruises; medical records and a DOE report offer conflicting accounts.

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards will host a Knicks championship rally and flag‑raising at Borough Hall next Thursday; attendees are asked to wear team gear.

Luis Díaz scored and set up a goal as Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 at Estadio Azteca, giving the South Americans an opening win in Group K.

A coyote dug under a six‑foot fence and injured a family dog in Irvington, then reportedly approached a toddler. Local police and village officials are urging vigilance during pupping season.

An unidentified person was recovered from a pond at North Woodmere Park on Tuesday. Nassau County’s Homicide Squad is investigating.

A Selden man admitted in court to leaving the scene of a November crash that killed Victoria Hutson, a New York City Department of Homeless Services peace officer. Sentencing is set for Aug. 12.