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Crime & Emergencies in ...
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.
Politics & Govt in ...
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.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Mamdani has named Elizabeth Adams to lead a new fast-and-free buses effort, pairing immediate bus-lane projects with a longer fight over state funding.
The City Council advanced a measure to build a real‑time outreach database for people living on the streets after a deadly winter cold. Sponsors say it will improve coordination; privacy groups warn safeguards are needed.
Parks & Nature in ...
A buck-and-doe piebald pair was photographed in the Long Island Pine Barrens. Experts say piebalds are rare and explain how to watch and report sightings.
Two Bronx men tied to the A‑Town Trinitarios were indicted on federal racketeering, attempted murder and firearm counts stemming from a 2023 Tremont shooting.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
New York City startups pulled in $1.6B in late-stage digital health funding in Q1 2026 as investors concentrate on AI-enabled, revenue-generating platforms.
A sweep by the Rockies leaves the Mets 9-19 and the offseason overhaul in doubt, as scoring dries up and pressure grows on Carlos Mendoza.
An 83-year-old man was attacked at a Bronx bus stop; police released surveillance images and are asking the public for help. The victim is stable and the investigation is ongoing.
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