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.

Hochul activated the State Emergency Operations Center through July 20 as New York prepares for the World Cup, Sail4th 250 and a stretch of extreme heat. The move centralizes the state's response for utilities, transit and public safety.

Heat Advisory in NYC from noon Thursday through 8pm Friday; storms possible this evening. Cooling centers available — call 311 for locations.

Patrick Bruel was formally charged with rape and other sexual offenses and released under strict judicial supervision as investigators pursue complaints spanning years.

State Sen. Peter Oberacker and newcomer Alex Portelli head to a June GOP primary for NY-19, a choice between experience and an outsider fiscal agenda. Early voting runs mid‑June.