Donald Trump supports a Long Island school district's opposition to New York's ban on Native American mascots. Despite a lawsuit dismissal, Massapequa fights to keep its "Chiefs" identity, sparking a debate over cultural respect and state authority.

NYPD seeks suspect for subway harassment in Queens; up to $3,500 reward offered for information on the assailant who used racial slurs and kicked a woman.

Attorney General Letitia James announced a deal to keep Preston High School in the Bronx open for at least 25 more years, facilitated by the Bally's Foundation.

27 members of Tren de Aragua, charged with crimes including racketeering and sex trafficking, by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces an additional $30 million in incentives for electric vehicle adoption in New York through the Drive Clean Rebate and Charge Ready NY 2.0 programs.

Harry Torres caused a fire by burning sex toys in Staten Island, leading to multiple homes and vehicles being damaged. He faces arson charges but claims it was accidental.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Catholic Charities distributed food to families in the Bronx on Holy Thursday, providing not just meals but dignity and choice.

NYC temporarily suspended fines for improper composting in buildings with fewer than 30 units, planning to focus on education before penalizing non-compliance. Larger buildings still face fines after repeated warnings.

Queens man Rody Morales Cu is arraigned on charges of rape and sexual abuse after allegedly attacking a woman in Jamaica, Queens, with a potential 25-year prison sentence if convicted.

Manhattan Beer Distributors workers ended a two-day strike, reaching a tentative deal over pensions, pending union member approval, to resume NYC area deliveries.

NY Attorney General's Office investigates a civilian death in Queens involving NYPD officers, relating to an incident with an individual wielding a knife.

Federal health funding cuts in New York have led to the closure of a Long Island mental health program and risk loss of $360 million for various health services. Public health defense against diseases like measles and tuberculosis is also impacted.

NY Attorney General investigates after state troopers fatally shoot a woman holding a fake gun in Orange County.