City Council is moving to approve a $10,000 RESPECT check for paraprofessionals while Mayor Mamdani raises concerns about bypassing collective bargaining. Vote expected this week.

Jannik Sinner defended his Wimbledon title, beating Alexander Zverev in four sets to claim his fifth Grand Slam and rebound from a French Open collapse. The win reshapes the top of the rankings.

Police found two people dead inside a Wakefield building late Sunday; the medical examiner will determine cause. Investigators are working the scene at 4053 Carpenter Ave.

Two men were wounded in separate late‑night stabbings in Morrisania; police detained a person of interest in one of the attacks while the other remains under investigation.

A firefighter was hurt fighting a first-floor fire at 3157 Villa Ave in Bedford Park; FDNY brought the blaze under control and is investigating. No other injuries were reported.

A Bronx Parks supervisor is accused in a civil suit of exposing himself and masturbating to a temporary Park Opportunity Program worker; the plaintiff recorded one encounter and is seeking damages.

Hochul unveiled a $100M package to upgrade police tech statewide — $75M for grants and $25M for a new records system. Applications open under a DCJS RFA.

Police say a 67-year-old woman was slapped near 43rd Street and 47th Avenue on June 23. NYPD Crime Stoppers is offering up to $3,500 for tips.

Circle won final OCC approval to establish Circle National Trust, positioning USDC under federal oversight and enabling institutional custody services.

A Bronx jury convicted Ira Shane in a Concourse Village New Year’s Day 2023 stabbing that killed Sergio Garcia; sentencing is set for Sept. 15, 2026.

New York City reached a $1.7M settlement with Extra Space after complaints of rats and surprise rent hikes. A $1M restitution fund will open for claims beginning Aug. 1.

A 46-year-old man was stabbed late Wednesday in a Selden shopping-center parking lot and taken to Stony Brook University Hospital. Suffolk County detectives are asking witnesses to come forward.

A Queens plaintiff has sued dozens of Astoria and Long Island City eateries under the ADA, prompting settlements and alarm among small owners about legal and retrofit costs.