New York landmarks were lit blue to observe Child Abuse Prevention Month, highlighting Governor Hochul's state efforts to protect children, including increased funding for Child Advocacy Centers and family support services.

NYC small businesses and consumers are anxious about the impact of Trump's trade war tariffs, with fears of price increases and economic uncertainty affecting local shop owners and shoppers alike.

A Manhattan appeals court allows Mount Sinai to proceed with the closure of Beth Israel Hospital, overruling community opposition and legal challenges.

The Tin Building by Jean-Georges is reducing operations due to financial losses, while T. Café introduces new pastries. Outdoor dining venues in NYC are reopening for the season.

New York City launches a program for e-bike battery charging cabinets on sidewalks to address fires caused by lithium-ion batteries and support e-bike use.

Little Island announces its fifth season of diverse cultural events, with affordable theater, music, dance, and opera from May to September in New York.

NY Attorney General Letitia James sues to block a Trump Executive Order that endangers federal agencies, including IMLS, which supports libraries and museums.

Woman arrested for a fatal Brooklyn crash that killed a mother and her two children; she drove with a suspended license and faces manslaughter charges.

Mixed clouds and showers with minor temperature changes are forecasted for New York this week, with all boroughs experiencing similar weather patterns and no hazardous weather expected.

Prosecutors played a "Jurassic Park" clip in court to support DNA evidence in the Gilgo Beach killings trial, while the defense questioned the science's validity.

Francius Marganda was sentenced to 18 years for orchestrating a Ponzi scheme, swindling over $24.5 million and ordered to pay restitution and forfeiture.

Harlem activist Robert Panton, transformed mentor post-incarceration, detained by ICE, faces deportation over old drug charges; community and representatives rally in support.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $61.5 million pavement project for the NY Thruway to improve 4.3 miles between Ontario and Monroe. The project includes a "crack and seat" repair method and aims to be completed by fall 2026.