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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Nassau prosecutors say a ring used the U.S. mail to ship fentanyl and other drugs into the region, resulting in arrests and seizures of thousands of pills and kilos of narcotics.
NYPD Crime Stoppers posted images after shots on March 26 damaged a Mount Eden storefront and a parked car. Investigators want video or eyewitness tips.
A man in his 30s was killed after being struck by a 7 train at 90th Street–Elmhurst Avenue, shutting down part of the line as investigators responded.
Sports in ...
Imaging revealed a bone bruise near Aaron Judge's right shoulder and the Yankees have listed their captain day-to-day as team doctors evaluate. The club hopes rest will be enough.
Arts & Culture in ...
The Met is making membership complimentary for New York State EBT/SNAP cardholders, letting eligible families register in person for member admission and perks. The move expands low-cost cultural access as SNAP rules change.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Security footage shows a sidewalk collapse in Rio’s Maracanã that sent a woman into a manhole; she was rescued and released as authorities probe suspected cable theft.
Nassau County police say a Freeport man used his 13‑year‑old daughter to complete a cocaine sale. He faces multiple felony counts and an arraignment in Hempstead.
Federal prosecutors say a Bronx man admitted buying roughly 118 guns in North and South Carolina and funneling them into New York; many of the weapons remain unrecovered.
Politics & Govt in ...
Mamdani told a Jim Owles questionnaire last year he supported removing Ed Koch’s name from the Queensboro Bridge; City Hall has not said whether he still does. The change would require a City Council local law.
A rec-league softball game at Cedar Creek Park turned violent when a player allegedly hit an opponent with a bat; the suspect was arrested and arraigned on assault and weapons charges.
Reporting and ethics filings say Tom DiNapoli’s 2024 Israel trip — paid for by a Jewish group — raised conflict concerns as the state pension holds hundreds of millions in Israel bonds.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Developers revealed a redesigned Utopia Living plan that replaces twin towers with a 13‑story, ~800‑unit building — a change locals say eases skyline concerns but leaves questions about impacts.
A man was shot in the leg near Westchester Avenue in the Bronx; police launched a manhunt and the victim is stable at Lincoln Hospital.
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