Trump suggests he prefers a Democrat over a potential "communist" candidate in the NYC mayoral race, signaling a strategy that could favor Cuomo if the Republican nominee drops out.

An infant left unattended at a Bronx Dunkin' Donuts was found and later reunited with his mother, following a similar case of an abandoned newborn at a subway station.

Bronx man Ernst Delma sentenced to 3.5 years for assaulting an NYPD officer with a bottle; DA Clark confirms the conviction for second-degree assault.

Former NY guard David Kingsley convicted of murder in inmate Robert Brooks' beating death; two others acquitted. Five guards pleaded guilty to related charges.

A subway train in the Bronx experienced a mechanical failure when two cars decoupled, causing delays but no injuries. Service resumed by the next morning.

A Rutgers student is critically injured, sparking a hazing probe and resulting in the suspension of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity; the incident's details are under investigation.

A Long Island teacher was suspended for sexting a decoy posing as a minor, revealed by a vigilante group. He admitted to wrongdoings on camera. A criminal probe is ongoing, and the school offers counseling.

An 18-year-old, Jonathan Adams, was shot and killed while visiting a friend in a Queens residence; he is NYC's 23rd teen victim of gun violence in 2023.

Former staffer Abi Corbin faces charges for stealing $400,000 from East-West School, using it for her cheerleading company instead of educational materials.

MGM Resorts withdrew its bid to expand Empire City Casino in Yonkers into a full-scale casino, citing a competitive landscape and reduced license terms, affecting the New York casino license race.

A nor'easter hits the Tri-State Area with strong winds and heavy rain, causing state emergencies in New Jersey and NYC. The storm brings coastal flooding, travel disruptions, and potential power outages.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces a $10 million investment to create the SUNY Brain Institute, enhancing New York's neuroscience research in areas like brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases.

The NYC Council approved the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan, the largest rezoning in 20 years, to create 12,000 homes with 4,200 affordable units and bring 7,000 jobs and $413 million in community improvements.