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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Court filings say a Bronx man pleaded guilty after prosecutors say he lured Spanish‑speaking immigrant women with job offers, threatened deportation and sexually assaulted them; he was sentenced to 15 years.
A 15-year-old was stabbed aboard a No. 6 train at Whitlock Avenue in Longwood Tuesday night; police say multiple suspects fled and are asking for tips.
NYPD CrimeStoppers released images after a 38-year-old man was struck with a brick and robbed outside 2514 Barnes Avenue in the Bronx; investigators are seeking tips.
A 47-year-old MTA conductor was punched at the Third Avenue–138th Street station in Mott Haven; police say the suspect fled and detectives are seeking tips.
Weather & Environment in ...
Heat Advisory in effect until 8 p.m.; late-afternoon storms possible with gusty winds. Cooling centers are open across the city.
Community & Society in ...
A small share of NYC PTAs raised most PTA money in 2024–25 while hundreds raised little or nothing, widening program and staffing gaps between schools.
A 76-year-old woman was struck and later died after being hit while walking in a lane of the Grand Central Parkway in Corona. The NYPD’s collision squad is investigating.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Oneonta approved a 12‑month moratorium on data centers after residents rallied against a proposed Eco‑Yotta project; state lawmakers are also debating a longer pause. The town will use the year to update zoning and request studies.
Politics & Govt in ...
A Second Circuit panel struck down New York’s private‑property “vampire rule” while upholding a ban on guns in public parks in Christian v. James.
Sports in ...
After a 2-7 road trip the Yankees head home for a seven-game homestand that will test an elite rotation and a shaky bullpen.
A fire on Nelson Avenue in Morris Heights forced residents into the street Sunday; neighbors said they heard an explosion and one family escaped with their dog.
Retail & Industry in ...
A CB8 study maps vacancy hotspots and warns rising rents are forcing local shops out across the northwest Bronx. It urges outreach, landlord talks and backing for a vacancy tax.
Hecate has dropped its 650‑MW Swiftsure battery plan for Victory Boulevard after months of protests and a denied PSC extension. Local leaders hailed the move as a win for residents.
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