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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.
Community & Society in ...
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced seven reopened early‑childhood centers and a broader expansion that will add roughly 1,000 more preschool seats this fall, with sites in the Bronx and Brooklyn.
Federal prosecutors say a Dutchess County couple used mailed address changes to hijack store credit cards and spend roughly $575,000 on unauthorized purchases.
A Poughkeepsie woman faces felony counts after troopers say she drove drunk with two children in the car. The case is set for Poughkeepsie court on April 27.
A 21-year-old guard was attacked outside a Mount Eden CityMD and remains in stable condition. Police released images of two suspects and are seeking tips.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Mayor Mamdani is pushing to grow H+H’s SHOW fleet so clinicians can reach more New Yorkers living on the street. His FY27 budget proposal includes $11.9M for new vans.
Federal immigration agents arrested an alleged MS‑13 member near Newburgh who is wanted in El Salvador on murder and narcotics charges.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Brodsky and Tikehau launched a $500M private-debt platform to fill financing gaps for New York projects.
A new suit filed April 20 accuses Michael and Edward Ostad of excluding their younger brother and diverting cash rents into personal accounts. The filing raises fresh questions about a 10‑building portfolio and looming lender actions.
Arts & Culture in ...
State tax credits and local talent are bringing crews and festivals to Syracuse, where American High's 'Pizza Movie' and a new SASFest are putting Upstate on the map.
A mother and daughter from Queens were arrested after an attempted theft at Macy’s in Manhasset that left a security worker injured. Police say the daughter shoved the employee during the confrontation.
A fast-moving Saturday fire at Yonkers Avenue and Walnut Street displaced more than a dozen residents from six families; one firefighter was hospitalized and the Red Cross is assisting.
A viral clip shows cars doing donuts around a burning ring at 69th Street and Eliot Avenue in Maspeth, prompting outrage from a local councilman. Officials are calling for answers.
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