Governor Kathy Hochul promotes smartphone restrictions in New York schools to create a distraction-free environment, with nearly 90% of educational entities complying. The policy includes exceptions and plans for device storage.

New Yorkers can expect sunny days ahead, with high temperatures reaching into the low 90s. Scattered thunderstorms may occur midweek, but no hazardous weather is expected. The end of the week looks mostly sunny across all boroughs.

The NYPD is doubling officers for the National Dominican Day Parade in NYC after last year's violence, aiming for increased safety. The event will have notable attendees and enhanced security measures.

An 18-year-old was shot in the thigh at Ralph Avenue subway on July 27. NYPD urges tips to locate the suspect via @nypdtips or 1-800-577-TIPS.

Clear skies and warm temperatures are expected across New York City's boroughs, with the National Weather Service forecasting highs in the 80s and 90s and mild evenings.

A Times Square shooting left three injured; the 17-year-old alleged shooter is in custody but not charged. The incident followed a dispute in a restaurant.

Two Manhattan lottery players won $1 million each from Powerball and Mega Millions tickets, with winners purchasing at Diamond News Inc. and Lucky Corner. Julio Torres Germosen claimed a Mega Millions prize, receiving $612,240 after taxes.

A Kemp's ridley sea turtle named Elton was released at Coney Island after recovering from hypothermia, marking the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society's 91st release in five years.

Ex-U.S. Embassy officer Arias Caceres was extradited from the Dominican Republic to New York for alleged involvement in a cocaine smuggling operation.

The article details sunny weather and rising temperatures for New York City's boroughs, with no hazardous conditions expected in the coming days, based on National Weather Service forecasts.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani showcased a moderated stance on the police at a National Night Out event, moving away from his past "defund the police" rhetoric, while not committing to retain NYPD Commissioner Tisch if elected.

A carriage horse named Lady collapsed and died in Hell's Kitchen, prompting an investigation and renewed calls for an end to the carriage horse industry.

Former afterschool program worker Miles McNeal pleads guilty to sexually abusing an 8-year-old; set to serve five years and register as a sex offender.