A new nine‑story, 105‑unit senior building opened in Highbridge with on‑site services and an Enhanced Care pilot for older adults.

A departmental tribunal found an NYPD officer guilty of striking his girlfriend’s aunt and knocking her phone from her hand; the panel recommended termination. The case highlights gaps between criminal and internal discipline.

Registration opened June 12 for expanded free Learn to Swim classes across NYC. The program covers ages 1–17, runs July 6–Aug. 28 and offers thousands of lottery seats.

A Far Rockaway man was sentenced to 43 years after prosecutors say he sexually abused his stepson for seven years, officials say. The sentence includes 10 years of post-release supervision.

Hochul announced $10 million for NY PLATES grants to help food banks buy cold storage, vehicles and make facility upgrades across the state.

A seaplane went down in the East River near Throggs Neck and Whitestone; two passengers were rescued and reported uninjured.

A Bronx woman says an on‑duty NYPD officer sexually abused her from a patrol‑car backseat after a May traffic stop; Internal Affairs has opened a probe.

Summer EBT is rolling out in New York City: eligible school‑age kids get a one‑time $120 grocery benefit. Here's who qualifies, when funds arrive, and how to apply.

A firefighter and a police officer were hurt fighting a strip‑mall blaze in Central Islip; details remain scarce.

MoMA PS1’s Warm Up returns July 24 for six Friday nights of DJs and live acts in Long Island City. Advance tickets, season passes and limited resident freebies are available.

A man was fatally stabbed during a large brawl at Little Bay Park in Bayside; police say nearly 20 people fled the scene on mopeds and no arrests have been made.

Heat Advisory in effect across NYC through this evening; highs near 90°F and scattered storms with gusty winds are possible this afternoon into tonight.

SIUH Community Park will host a free, family-friendly World Cup fan zone June 29–July 2 with live match screenings and local programming.