A late CJ McCollum bucket and a Jalen Brunson turnover handed Atlanta a 109-108 win and put the Knicks down 2-1.

A statue in Queens was spray‑painted with anti‑religious messages on March 21. Police are offering up to $3,500 for tips.

Amtrak sued Metro‑North in federal court Thursday, accusing the commuter railroad of blocking access needed for Penn Station Access and East River tunnel work. The move clouds a long‑promised service boost for the Bronx.

Neighbors in Throggs Neck are pushing back against a planned Victory Dispensary near East Tremont and Philip, citing nearby schools, security and property‑value concerns. Community Board 10 recommended approval but the state still must sign off.

The state education commissioner annulled bathroom and locker‑room bans in Massapequa and Locust Valley, ruling the policies violated New York law and ordering access for transgender students.

Police and the Queens DA say they padlocked an unlicensed Queens Boulevard dispensary after seizing more than 200 pounds. The operation was credited to a joint NYPD and Sheriff's Office effort.

A late‑night fire at 654 Morris Park Ave in Van Nest sent three people to Jacobi Medical Center Wednesday; one victim is in critical condition.

A 16-year-old was robbed at knifepoint near Bruckner and Hunts Point on March 22; NYPD Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information.

FedEx cut more than 100 jobs across New York and Pennsylvania as its Network 2.0 consolidation spreads. Cuts hit a Menands ship center and a Pittston site tied to broader consolidation plans.

Gyro City expands to Astoria on April 25 with a first-100 free gyro giveaway. Expect mini pitas, whole-wheat and corn options plus build-your-own bowls.

Scott Stringer says new court filings tie the 2021 allegations that sank his mayoral bid to operatives tied to Andrew Yang and Tusk Strategies. His lawyers want to add the firm and Bradley Tusk to a defamation suit.

Albany lawmakers reintroduced legislation to limit holdout litigation by investors who buy distressed sovereign bonds. The measure would reinstate champerty defenses and replace the 9% pre‑judgment rate with a Treasury‑linked benchmark.

NYPD Crime Stoppers posted a wanted alert after three people robbed a 14‑year‑old on a Bx9 bus near W. 231st and Broadway; a reward of up to $3,500 is being offered.