A Bronx inspector is accused in a Bronx Supreme Court filing of sexually assaulting and retaliating against a female officer, court papers say. The complaint names crude comments and alleged punishment after the report.

Business and tourism groups asked City Hall to pause short‑term rental limits from June 1–July 31, arguing hotels won’t absorb World Cup demand. City Hall will meet with leaders next week.

After a string of shootings and stabbings, city and NYPD leaders unveiled a plan to split the Bronx into two commands, add nearly 200 officers and overhaul training.

Connecticut lawmakers are considering a study of a 14‑mile bridge linking Bridgeport to Long Island. Supporters promise shorter trips and jobs; cost and environment are the big questions.

Letitia James hailed a federal court victory that voided FEMA’s BRIC termination, but New York projects worth roughly $351 million are still waiting as states press for enforcement.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the Department of Buildings will advance new rules to force faster façade repairs and remove long‑standing sidewalk sheds, pointing to work at Highbridge Gardens.

Federal prosecutors say Derrick Van Yeboah was part of a Ghana‑based ring that used fake online relationships and email fraud to steal more than $100M from victims, including New Yorkers.

A voluntary recall covers small packages of Premium Food Jordan Almonds sold in New York and New Jersey after labels omitted wheat and listed unapproved blue dyes. Officials say no illnesses have been reported so far.

Suffolk County DA indicted a Mount Sinai man after prosecutors say he dragged a shopper by her purse and led officers on a high‑speed chase that ended in a crash.

Two people are wanted after a late-night Hillside Avenue robbery left two men injured; NYPD Crime Stoppers released images and is asking for tips.

A man was shot Wednesday in Parkchester and taken to Jacobi Medical Center; police are investigating.

The NYPD’s 103rd Precinct warned Jamaica commuters that robberies are targeting designer jackets, bags and sneakers and shared a checklist of precautions. Officers stressed vigilance on transit and busy corridors.

KNR AutoRepairs, a family-run Long Island City garage, was told to vacate by late March. The owner and customers say rezoning and rising property values are squeezing small businesses.