Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters apologized after calling some staff “lower‑value human capital,” but unions and city officials say the apology falls short as the bank outlines thousands of AI‑linked cuts.

A Monticello man pleaded guilty May 21 to repeatedly abusing a young girl in Wesley Hills; sentencing is set for Aug. 26, 2026.

The Dow rose about 300 points Friday to a new intraday high above 50,700 as easing Iran‑conflict headlines and strong tech earnings lifted markets.

NYPD Crime Stoppers is seeking tips after a 46-year-old woman reported a man exposed himself on a northbound N train near Astoria Boulevard on Wednesday morning.

After months in quarantine, the Bronx Zoo’s transatlantic stowaway fox has been cleared of illness and nicknamed Basil following treatment. The zoo will monitor him while arranging next steps.

State data show New York private payrolls fell by 10,200 in April while the unemployment rate held at 4.6%, a mixed picture against modest national gains.

Overdose deaths in New York fell 22% in the latest year, continuing a three‑year slide as officials and researchers debate what's behind the decline. Local programs and a possible drug‑supply change are both being cited.

Federal prosecutors say 11 people, including three Yonkers residents, ran a black‑market for temporary license plates that racked up roughly $15 million in unpaid tolls and tickets.

A Bronx man was indicted May 21, 2026, in the 2025 killing of 14‑year‑old Caleb Rijos. The case has been marked by competency rulings and community memorials.

The Church of Jesus Christ pledged $25M to UNICEF’s Child Nutrition Fund; a Bezos family match will lift this round’s impact to about $50M for global child nutrition.

Large sections of Kissena Park lack working drinking fountains and restrooms as summer begins. Neighbors say repairs could cost millions and want interim fixes now.

An 18-year-old was shot outside a home in Springfield Gardens on Wednesday; police say the suspect fled on a scooter and the victim is expected to recover.

A sinkhole near Runway 4/22 forced the temporary closure of a LaGuardia runway on May 20; crews are repairing the pavement and monitoring travel impacts ahead of Memorial Day.