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.

Yonkers trustees will consider a recommendation to close School 21 as part of a plan to close a $101 million gap in the 2026–27 budget.

The New York State Common Retirement Fund closed the fiscal year at an estimated $295.4B and returned 11.94%, the comptroller says.

Councilmembers are reintroducing a bill to ban sales of companion birds in NYC pet stores, setting up a clash between advocates and small retailers. The measure targets parrots, parakeets and other non‑poultry birds.

A 65-year-old rider was punched while boarding a southbound 2 train at 149 St–Grand Concourse. NYPD Crime Stoppers released surveillance stills seeking tips.

A developer has filed plans for roughly 145 apartments at Sunnyside's former Jehovah’s Witnesses assembly hall. Community Board 2 is weighing zoning and cultural-space questions.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says a $156.5M federal accessibility award to the MTA can be applied, unlocking elevators and other upgrades at five Bronx and Upper Manhattan stations.

A 75‑year‑old man was found shot and killed along Kissena Lake in Flushing; police identified him as Albert Itzkowitz and say no arrests have been made.

State awards about $20M to Greater Morris Park for 10 projects including playground fixes, a preschool conversion, library upgrades and small‑business grants.