Two people were shot near South 3rd Avenue and East 1st Street in Mount Vernon; police described the injuries as non-life-threatening and are asking for tips.

A New York oncology executive, Jeff Vacirca, is reportedly on the White House's shortlist for FDA commissioner, a pick that raises industry‑tie and ethics questions.

State officials unveiled a Center of Excellence to train clinicians and boost health equity as cannabis use becomes more common across New York.

Fog and light rain this morning; showers likely into Saturday. Heat builds late weekend into next week.

A 51‑page petition claims a Hempstead district clerk smuggled and destroyed absentee ballots in the May trustee race, prompting a state review and staff suspensions.

An owner representative resigned hours before the Rent Guidelines Board's June 25 vote, complicating the fight over a possible citywide rent freeze. The final decision will affect roughly one million stabilized units.

Quality Services for the Autism Community signed a 25,000-square-foot lease at 1200 Zerega Ave in the Bronx to expand classrooms and outdoor programming.

Micron’s June 24 earnings could jolt markets: a booming DRAM ETF and a new 2x leveraged product raise the chance of outsized swings. Traders are already positioned.

A hazmat response at a Congers pharmaceutical plant forced evacuations Wednesday morning and a temporary shelter opened nearby.

Two 16‑year‑old boys were hurt in separate knife attacks in Belmont; police say one person is in custody and both victims are listed as stable.

Solera opened in Port Morris mid‑June and celebrated a packed grand opening, promising Thu–Sat nightlife and a local home for Black and brown LGBTQ+ Bronxites.

A Bronx man was indicted Tuesday on 10 federal counts alleging he lured, drugged and sexually abused teenage girls after offering free tattoos, prosecutors say.

Sunny and mostly dry Wednesday with a high near 84°F. Showers and storms likely late Thursday through Saturday.