Heat Advisory in effect until 8 p.m.; late-afternoon storms possible with gusty winds. Cooling centers are open across the city.

A small share of NYC PTAs raised most PTA money in 2024–25 while hundreds raised little or nothing, widening program and staffing gaps between schools.

A 76-year-old woman was struck and later died after being hit while walking in a lane of the Grand Central Parkway in Corona. The NYPD’s collision squad is investigating.

Oneonta approved a 12‑month moratorium on data centers after residents rallied against a proposed Eco‑Yotta project; state lawmakers are also debating a longer pause. The town will use the year to update zoning and request studies.

A Second Circuit panel struck down New York’s private‑property “vampire rule” while upholding a ban on guns in public parks in Christian v. James.

After a 2-7 road trip the Yankees head home for a seven-game homestand that will test an elite rotation and a shaky bullpen.

A fire on Nelson Avenue in Morris Heights forced residents into the street Sunday; neighbors said they heard an explosion and one family escaped with their dog.

A CB8 study maps vacancy hotspots and warns rising rents are forcing local shops out across the northwest Bronx. It urges outreach, landlord talks and backing for a vacancy tax.

Hecate has dropped its 650‑MW Swiftsure battery plan for Victory Boulevard after months of protests and a denied PSC extension. Local leaders hailed the move as a win for residents.

Surveillance images show a man who pulled a woman into an elevator in Melrose and tried to sexually assault her early May 9; the NYPD is asking for tips.

An 18-year-old man was beaten and robbed during a clothing sale in Allerton; police are searching for two suspects and urging tips to Crime Stoppers.

State-ordered reforms follow revelations that Salmon River staff built wooden 'time‑out' boxes and held students with disabilities inside.

Albany approved a 12th stopgap budget extender signed by Gov. Hochul to fund state operations through May 18 while lawmakers finalize a proposed $268B deal.