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State lawmakers approved a law requiring monthly heavy‑metal testing and public posting of results for baby food and, for the first time, infant formula.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A post-funeral dispute in Yonkers turned physical when scissors were used; two people were hurt and two suspects were arrested near Locust Hill and Palisade.
Thirty-four dogs were found emaciated at a Patterson property; a 64-year-old man was arrested and charged with 34 counts of animal cruelty.
A 40-year-old woman was seriously injured in a Greenlawn shooting early Thursday; a 37-year-old man was arrested later in New Rochelle.
An FDNY drone pilot dropped a flotation device to help two swimmers off Rockaway Beach; both were hospitalized and are expected to recover.
Politics & Govt in ...
Albany lawmakers approved a bill requiring day care centers to stock epinephrine and train staff; the measure now moves toward Gov. Kathy Hochul's desk.
A 39-year-old man was shot inside an event space on White Plains Road and is in stable condition, police say. Detectives are canvassing the area and no arrests have been announced.
Board leaders say two finalists remain as the district eyes a July 1 start amid an ongoing dispute with state monitors over hiring authority.
A Manhattan immigration judge moved through 121 "mega master" cases in one day, entering nearly 40 in‑absentia removal orders and prompting due‑process alarms. Advocates say rushed scheduling risks people losing their day in court.
Prosecutors say a Brooklyn landlord lied on a DOB permit to start partial demolition at 716 E 215 St, leaving the building unstable and displacing tenants, including children.
Four Tren de Aragua members pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court for a May 24, 2024 Bronx shooting that killed two people and wounded another.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
NYC DOT is expanding a sensor pilot to roughly 100 locations to collect continuous data on pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles to inform safety fixes.
Parents in Forest Hills rallied June 3 after crashes near a daycare, demanding a permanent traffic signal and short‑term safety fixes.
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