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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Glen Head doctor and his son were arraigned after prosecutors say they wrote and sold prescriptions for Percocet, Adderall and Xanax to pharmacies across Queens.
NYPD Crime Stoppers released images after a 35-year-old man was assaulted and robbed at the Hunts Point Avenue 6 train platform and a nearby McDonald’s. Police say the suspects fled into a Hoe Avenue building and are seeking tips.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Northwell’s 2025 operating margin narrowed to about 1.2% as pandemic-era funding faded, even while revenue rose to roughly $20 billion.
Politics & Govt in ...
At a Brooklyn forum, city leaders and advocates pressed Albany to free up Raise the Age money so local groups can scale mentoring and violence-prevention work.
Parks & Nature in ...
Fourteen juvenile keel‑billed toucans seized at the Otay Mesa border were rehabilitated at the Bronx Zoo; ten were relocated and two are now on display.
A 55-year-old religious leader was arrested after prosecutors say he groped a 10‑year‑old at Masjid Bilal in Jamaica; investigators say there may be other victims.
Prosecutors say surveillance video undermined officers’ reports and led to indictments at Rikers’ Otis Bantum center. The case raises fresh questions about oversight and use-of-force.
A roofing job in Astoria allegedly went up in flames after torch work; a contractor faces reckless endangerment charges and multiple families were displaced.
A 39-year-old delivery rider was robbed outside 492 Madison Street on April 22; suspects fled with his two-wheeled vehicle and $147. NYPD Crime Stoppers released photos and is offering a reward.
A Hutch Parkway traffic stop in New Rochelle led to the seizure of a stolen, loaded 9mm and the arrest of two men police called 'career criminals'.
Sports in ...
Owners are weighing a 16‑team "3‑2‑1" draft lottery that flattens odds and cuts rewards for the league's worst teams as part of a crack‑down on tanking.
A man was shoved onto the tracks at the East 149th Street station Tuesday; he climbed back onto the platform and was taken to Lincoln Hospital and is expected to recover. Police say an investigation is underway.
Mayor Mamdani delayed the executive budget and urged Albany to cut a PTET credit he says mainly benefits millionaires and hedge funds, aiming to raise about $1 billion.
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