Letitia James joined a 37‑state coalition backing Massachusetts’ suit that calls Kalshi’s sports markets illegal wagers disguised as event contracts.

Nassau prosecutors say a Hempstead mother swung her 21-month-old daughter into a concrete wall; the child was treated, released to her father and has since recovered. The mother has been indicted and is due back in court May 19.

A class-action suit and new reporting have renewed questions about whether yeshivas teach enough secular subjects. The case challenges budget language advocates say weakened oversight.

The New York Jets used the No. 2 pick to draft Texas Tech edge David Bailey, adding a high‑end pass rusher after a breakout 2025 season. The move signals a focused bid to create more pressure.

NYPD Crime Stoppers is offering up to $3,500 after a man was pepper‑sprayed aboard a northbound 2 train near East 225th Street. Detectives are asking for video or tips.

A late CJ McCollum bucket and a Jalen Brunson turnover handed Atlanta a 109-108 win and put the Knicks down 2-1.

A statue in Queens was spray‑painted with anti‑religious messages on March 21. Police are offering up to $3,500 for tips.

Amtrak sued Metro‑North in federal court Thursday, accusing the commuter railroad of blocking access needed for Penn Station Access and East River tunnel work. The move clouds a long‑promised service boost for the Bronx.

Neighbors in Throggs Neck are pushing back against a planned Victory Dispensary near East Tremont and Philip, citing nearby schools, security and property‑value concerns. Community Board 10 recommended approval but the state still must sign off.

The state education commissioner annulled bathroom and locker‑room bans in Massapequa and Locust Valley, ruling the policies violated New York law and ordering access for transgender students.

Police and the Queens DA say they padlocked an unlicensed Queens Boulevard dispensary after seizing more than 200 pounds. The operation was credited to a joint NYPD and Sheriff's Office effort.

A late‑night fire at 654 Morris Park Ave in Van Nest sent three people to Jacobi Medical Center Wednesday; one victim is in critical condition.

A 16-year-old was robbed at knifepoint near Bruckner and Hunts Point on March 22; NYPD Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information.