Sen. Chuck Schumer unveiled the Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act, saying it would force big packers to slim down and help local processors — a bid to lower meat costs. The bill arrives as beef prices and federal antitrust scrutiny are both rising.

Patchy morning fog clears to a mostly sunny, warm afternoon with highs near 78°F. Moderate rip currents continue; slight chance of showers Wednesday.

Aboard the Intrepid at Pier 86, veterans and city leaders paused for a wreath‑laying, Taps and a salute. The Little Neck–Douglaston parade in Queens is set to march at 2 p.m., rain or shine.

Floyd Mayweather says a former associate siphoned $175M from his jewelry, property deals and a private jet.

The MTA's holiday advisory restores the Cannonball to Montauk, extends weekend Montauk trains through Labor Day, and reshuffles subway and bus service for Memorial Day and the summer.

Two men convicted in 1980 for the 1975 Far Rockaway killing of Mary Galligan filed a petition this month asking a Queens court to clear their names. The motion cites recanted testimony and a Centurion Ministries reinvestigation.

Albany heard arguments Thursday in Volokh v. James over whether New York’s 2022 law forcing platforms to accept reports of “hateful conduct” can survive constitutional review.

A prolonged, soaking rain will hit New York City Saturday–Sunday, with high rip‑current risk at area beaches and possible minor urban flooding. Plan indoor backups.

Six people, including four firefighters, were hurt in a morning blaze at a Riverdale high‑rise. Crews fought the wind‑driven fire for about an hour while marshals opened an inquiry.

A new comptroller report says AI has lifted New York’s tax receipts — but models show a downside that could cost billions and hundreds of thousands of jobs, so Levine wants bigger reserves.

The First Department reinstated Otis Taylor's racial‑discrimination suit against Sgt. Martin Toczek, finding alleged racist remarks could be enough for a jury to decide.

Light showers are likely Thursday in NYC with highs near 61°F. The unsettled pattern continues through the weekend, with boating impacts and a warm‑up next week.

The MTA board approved a $120.8M purchase of 92 clean‑diesel express coaches for Staten Island, replacing an aging fleet while electrification projects continue. Deliveries are slated for late 2028–2029.