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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Two men were robbed outside a Bronx apartment building early Saturday; police posted surveillance and are asking for tips to identify three suspects.
Six people escaped an overnight house fire on Piermont Avenue in Hillsdale; arson investigators are on scene as crews check for hot spots.
An early‑morning shooting near 2150 Grand Concourse left one man dead; police say no arrests have been made and detectives are investigating.
A 25-year-old man was shot early Wednesday on Gramatan Avenue and remains in guarded condition as police search for a suspect.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Mason Technologies broke ground on a $30M Hauppauge headquarters that will add jobs and a 69,000‑sf HQ with demo and event space. The project qualifies for IDA incentives and rooftop solar.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The State Senate approved S.1891A to let DSNY mount cameras on street sweepers to enforce alternate‑side parking; the measure now moves to the Assembly for final approval.
Politics & Govt in ...
A New York bill would ease pleading rules in state claims so survivors can sue even without exact dates or locations — advocates say it could save thousands of cases.
A Bronx man was sentenced to 17 years after pleading guilty to manslaughter in his brother’s 2023 death, prosecutors said.
Two people were shot outside a Mastic Beach home late Monday night; both victims were treated for non-life-threatening injuries and police are searching for the shooter.
Weather & Environment in ...
Clear and cool Tuesday with a high near 78°F. Heat spikes later in the week; 90s possible Friday–Saturday.
A traffic stop on the LIE in Old Westbury turned up a loaded 9mm, a 19‑round magazine and a knife; the driver was arrested and faces multiple weapons charges.
A retrial opened in Queens this week for Michael Robinson, whose 1994 conviction was vacated after new DNA tests. Jurors will weigh decades‑old testimony and fresh forensic evidence.
Law enforcement and survivor groups warn traffickers could follow World Cup crowds into the tri‑state; police and banks are scaling up monitoring and hotlines are on alert.
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