Jay-Z told GQ he was 'angry' and 'heartbroken' after a now‑withdrawn civil claim linked him to Sean 'Diddy' Combs. The plaintiff dismissed the case in Feb. 2025 and related legal fights continue.

A federal judge found that ICE unlawfully detained a Long Island man with Special Immigrant Juvenile status and vacated the agency's revocation of his work authorization. The ruling highlights a larger backlog and enforcement pattern affecting SIJ beneficiaries.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says Social Security "doesn't allow most Americans to build wealth" in his latest chairman's letter, reopening debate over market-linked retirement ideas. Senators and budget analysts are already weighing in.

A Central Islip man was sentenced to 24 years to life after prosecutors say he fired 10 rounds outside a baby shower in North Amityville; no one was hurt. The jury convicted him in November 2025.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to New York’s law shifting many town and county races to even‑numbered years, leaving the change in place for 2026.

A Senate bill would let seasoned physician assistants practice without direct physician oversight, promising faster access to care while drawing pushback from medical groups.

LaGuardia was closed early Monday after an Air Canada Express regional jet struck a ground vehicle; the FAA issued a temporary ground stop while crews worked the scene.

Assemblymember Anna Kelles introduced A10354 to require New York utilities to create virtual power plants that aggregate batteries, EVs and smart devices. Supporters say it could cut bills; critics warn of regulatory overreach.

Police released a photo of a man wanted after an assault aboard a BX41 bus in Mount Hope that injured a 35‑year‑old. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.

Mount Vernon detectives are investigating a suspicious death at an East 4th Street apartment. Police say one person is deceased and are asking residents to submit tips.

A transgender golfer has sued the USGA and LPGA after being denied entry to a U.S. Women’s Open qualifier, arguing recent rule changes amount to an effective ban.

Anthony Calvo pleaded guilty to attempting to kill a former Long Beach Taxi coworker with an axe; sentencing is scheduled for May 1.

Security footage shows a USPS carrier shove a 4-year-old boy in Monsey. Ramapo police charged a 39‑year‑old USPS worker and released him pending court.