The Knicks blew out the 76ers 137-98 at Madison Square Garden as Jalen Brunson scored 35. New York's efficiency and depth left Philadelphia scrambling before Game 2.

State troopers staged a high‑visibility sweep on the RFK Bridge during Operation Plate Check, stopping more than a dozen vehicles in a statewide push against fake plates.

Two gunmen opened fire near the Bushwick post office Monday, sending customers and workers running inside. Police found shell casings but say no one was hurt.

The EEOC is preparing to sue The New York Times over a complaint alleging a white male employee was passed over for a promotion, the paper and other outlets report.

A three‑alarm fire at Grand Street and Catherine Street sent smoke across East Williamsburg; officials urged residents to avoid smoke, close windows and expect delays.

Local Law 10 requires two SST credits on mental health, suicide‑prevention and substance misuse for NYC construction SST cards and gives a one‑year renewal window for lapsed cards.

Mayor Mamdani launched New York City’s first Office of Deed Theft Prevention, named a director and paused the tax‑lien sale as the administration reviews title fraud risks.

After three decades near Carnegie Hall, Redeye Grill will close on July 12, 2026.

A three-alarm blaze ripped through a six-story Inwood walk-up early Monday; three people died and more than a dozen were injured. FDNY says the cause is under investigation.

NYPD 73rd Precinct says NST officers arrested a suspect and seized a loaded firearm after a menacing call in Brooklyn.

About 50 teens rushed into the Church of Scientology near Times Square in a viral 'speed running' stunt; police and church officials reported damage and one minor injury.

A 44-year-old was pistol-whipped and gunfire erupted inside 1185 Bushwick Ave Friday night; he was taken to Wyckoff Heights and is expected to recover.

Cuts to federal arts funding and a pulled NEA grant have left the 35-year-old Brooklyn Youth Chorus scrambling; leaders hope a May 7 gala and community donors can fill the gap.