Mayor Mamdani and the NYPD say murders and shootings are at near‑historic lows through mid‑2026, though hate‑crime reports have ticked up. Community groups say the details matter.

A 25-year-old man was struck with a metal pipe during a group assault in Williamsbridge; police are asking for tips and video from witnesses.

The Department of Health has flagged five NYC beaches with high bacteria ahead of the July 4 weekend; swimmers are advised to avoid the water while follow-up testing continues.

A 25-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a turning box truck at Roosevelt Ave and 64th St in Woodside. Police are investigating.

A Queens father says NYPD officers beat him unconscious at a July 4, 2025 barbecue; he’s filed a federal suit seeking damages and accountability.

Federal records show a 15‑year, $35.5M lease for a Newburgh warehouse that procurement documents link to DHS/ICE. The award would significantly expand the agency’s local footprint and has drawn regional concern.

NYPD Crime Stoppers circulated images after a May 29 gunpoint robbery in Mullaly Park. Authorities say tips that lead to an arrest may earn up to $3,500.

Jollibee opened its first Bronx location in The Hub on Wednesday, drawing long lines, free samples and a ribbon‑cutting at Third Avenue and East 150th. The arrival is the latest sign of retail investment along the corridor.

Nassau County detectives raided six spas in Hicksville and Plainview on June 30, arresting eight women; three face unauthorized‑practice charges and others face prostitution counts.

A judge allowed Queens hotelier Yan Po Zhu to travel to the July 19 World Cup final under strict conditions as he contests a 13‑count federal indictment tied to a migrant shelter contract.

Mister Softee opened its fourth Long Island storefront at 4538 Sunrise Highway in Oakdale. The move extends the chain's brick‑and‑mortar push after East Islip and Center Moriches.

Two Syracuse teenagers were shot in an apparent accident that killed one and left the other brain dead. Families have set up fundraisers and the community held a vigil.

A federal judge refused to toss New York’s suit accusing Meta of using addictive algorithms on kids, a decision AG Letitia James hailed on X.