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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 23-year-old woman, identified as Reyna Caceres, was shot and killed near a University Heights playground; NYPD has opened a homicide probe and is seeking tips.
Police released images after a man allegedly climbed through an 8‑year‑old's bedroom window in Wakefield and exposed himself. Detectives say the suspect fled east on Bussing Avenue and want tips.
Community & Society in ...
An Elmont resident matched five numbers in the March 23 Powerball draw and a $1 Power Play doubled his prize to $2 million. He took roughly $1.3M after taxes.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny Thursday with highs near 70F; gusty winds and choppy surf will make Saturday feel noticeably cooler.
National projections show nonwhite Americans could be the majority by mid‑century; New York City is already majority‑nonwhite.
A 19-year-old Ithaca senior was stabbed near Cornell; a 20-year-old man was arrested and charged with second-degree murder.
Politics & Govt in ...
Protesters gathered at Gracie Mansion Tuesday, accusing Mayor Zohran Mamdani of not doing enough to protect Jewish New Yorkers. Counter‑protesters also showed up, turning the rally into a tense split over safety and symbolism.
Retail & Industry in ...
A court-authorized notice says people who bought primary Ticketmaster tickets since 2010 may be included in a nationwide class action. Opt‑out requests must be mailed and postmarked by July 6, 2026.
A leaking propane cylinder at a Bellmore filling station triggered a shelter-in-place and road closures; HazMat crews responded and no injuries were reported.
Sports in ...
Aaron Judge's opposite‑field, two‑run walk‑off homer gave the Yankees a 2‑0 win in the Bronx and snapped his 1‑for‑24 skid.
A 6-year-old Bronx boy who died after a Bainbridge Avenue apartment fire became an organ donor; LiveOnNY says his organs have already saved three people. The family is planning funeral services as neighbors mourn.
New reporting shows Mayor Mamdani met multiple times with a Queens imam who has praised Hamas and questioned Holocaust figures, deepening tensions with Jewish leaders.
A Mount Vernon man was arraigned May 21 after prosecutors say he etched a swastika into elevator glass at the Mount Vernon East Metro‑North station. The case is being prosecuted by the DA’s hate‑crimes bureau.
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