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Residents say cracked ceilings, dirty water and pest problems persist in a West Farms building that city records list with 238 HPD violations. Tenants are watching an HPD correction deadline closely.
A former Banana Kelly maintenance worker has sued the Bronx nonprofit, alleging years of unpaid overtime and improper timekeeping.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A third-alarm blaze at 35 Van Brunt Rd. in Far Rockaway drew more than 60 units and nearly 200 FDNY and EMS personnel; officials reported no injuries.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Mayor Mamdani announced an eight‑charger fast EV hub in Flushing, the first of 10 sites this year. It's aimed at working drivers and underserved neighborhoods.
A suspicious device was found outside an apartment at 11 Odell Avenue in White Plains; the Westchester bomb squad made it safe and federal agents collected evidence.
State support for Brentwood GO is running out, threatening the $2.50 electric rideshare that has moved hundreds of thousands of riders between Brentwood and Hauppauge.
Arts & Culture in ...
A major renovation at the Bronx Museum will add a new lobby, café and street-facing windows while upgrading HVAC and installing rooftop solar. Part of the museum stays open during construction.
Long Island skateboarder Chad Caruso plans a 30‑day coast‑to‑coast push starting May 1, livestreaming daily and raising funds for the nonprofit Natural High.
An after-school brawl outside a West Farms McDonald’s spilled onto East Tremont Avenue, leaving neighbors shaken and police searching for multiple suspects.
Politics & Govt in ...
Mayor Mamdani has added undergraduate degrees to the city's long-running scholarship program for employees; applications are open March 30–April 27.
Sports in ...
Albert Korir has been suspended five years and stripped of results since Oct. 3, 2025 after admitting to use of CERA. The decision voids his 2025 NYC Marathon podium finish.
A Woodside woman was killed after being struck by a private sanitation truck Sunday night. The crash has renewed questions about private haulers and truck safety in the city.
Police released images after three young men were attacked and robbed aboard a northbound 2 train at Bronx Park East; authorities are seeking tips.
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