Business owners in Astoria, Queens, are suing New York City to block the construction of a new bike lane, citing concerns about its impact on commerce and traffic congestion along 31st Street.

An Albany woman received an eight-year sentence for manufacturing synthetic cannabinoids and smuggling them into prisons via mail disguised as legal documents.

Officer Didarul Islam's family calls for unity after his death, while his essay praises the NYPD's impact. Political debate ensues over police reform, with Cuomo seeking more funding and Mamdani proposing shifts in response to calls.

A woman was killed in a Bronx hit-and-run; her identity is withheld pending family notification. The incident occurred near 174th Street and Macombs Road, and the NYPD is seeking leads.

New York City opens Ace's Place, a city-funded shelter in Queens for transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals, managed by the LGBTQ+ nonprofit Destination Tomorrow.

JFK Airport breaks ground on a new truck parking plaza to ease local traffic and residential concerns, as the City Council introduces bills to further address illegal truck parking in Queens.

Governor Hochul announced a $46.1 million investment by Garonit Pharmaceutical to open a new facility in New York, expecting to create jobs and boost the local life sciences sector.

An 18-year-old from Queens was sentenced to 1-4 years for a crash at age 16 that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. His parents also faced charges for enabling the unlicensed teen to drive.

Attorney General Letitia James announced a successful legal effort to have the U.S. Department of Education release nearly $7 billion in frozen education funds.

A Long Island mechanic, Nieves Reyes, is indicted on murder and attempted murder charges after a machete attack and a police shooting, pleads not guilty. Officer injured in the incident is on the path to recovery.

NYPD is emphasizing water safety in New York as summer begins, holding educational sessions for kids and warning of the dangers of swimming without lifeguards.

A woman in Queens, NY, was sexually assaulted in her apartment by an intruder. The NYPD is investigating the breach of her building's security. Community members are shaken and calling for increased safety measures.

Albany's event sector is set to expand with a $10 million grant awarded to the Albany Capital Center, which is part of Governor Hochul's $400 million CAP Initiative to rejuvenate downtown Albany.